The novel 'Soul Surfer’ is
an inspiring true story about a teen surfer called Bethany Hamilton, who lost
her arm in a shark attack while surfing with her best friend Alana. Bethany's injury
unfortunately disqualifies her from the Rip Curl photo shoots, however the Rip
Curl team is supportive and provides her with a prosthetic arm. Bethany was
grateful, but due to fact that the arm isn’t weight bearing she doesn’t use it.
In the end Bethany gets back in the water and learns how to surf with one arm, with her determination and bravery she overcomes
all odds and becomes a champion surfer again. By the novel being in 1st
person it gives the readers the chance to experience opinions, thoughts, and feelings made
by the main character. This created me to produce a strong connection with
Bethany, feeling certain emotions as soon as she
felt them. The novel ‘Soul Surfer’ expresses how faith and the support
from family and friends can help an individual through the overpowering and
unexpected challenges life throws at you. Bethany’s story is an inspiration to
keep hope alive against all odds, no matter what struggle or obstacle we are
face with, it is possible to overcome them, as we need to remember we are
never alone.
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