Soul Surfer Devotions [Paperback]

Bethany Hamilton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 12, 2011

She’s blonde, brave, and totally determined—she’s a gutsy professional surfer who has inspired millions, and her biggest audience is teenage girls. In this devotional, Bethany speaks straight to her soul sisters about letting God lead in the epic ride of life.

In this devotional, Bethany shares stories of women to admire, prayers to focus on, and wipeouts to avoid. Girls will hear thoughts on friends, family, faith, gossip, and peer pressure—Bethany covers it all.

This book will release in time for the scheduled Spring 2011 launch of Bethany’s movie, Soul Surfer, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Carrie Underwood. This re-release is updated with new content, a “Where Is She Now?” page, and journaling spots.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Bethany Hamilton is a top-ranked professional surfer.  She is the bestselling author of Soul Surfer and has been featured in Life, Self, Time, People, Sports Illustrated, and other major magazines. She is the recipient of the many awards and continues to encourage people around the world with her inspiring story.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Reprint edition (April 12, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400317231
• ISBN-13: 978-1400317233
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.7 x 6.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #24 in Books > Teens > Religion & Spirituality

More About the Author

Since losing her arm, Bethany has chosen to use her experience to become an inspiration and help others to overcome adversity, no matter how great. "People I don't even know come up to me. I guess they see me as a symbol of courage and inspiration. One thing hasn't changed--and that's how I feel when I'm riding a wave."

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars good stuff April 22, 2011

By normie

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My daughter, who just turned 11, wanted this book after seeing the movie. She just loves it. There are pictures and places to write some of her thoughts, and the devotions are really good, in depth, real-life, thought-provoking devotions that will speak to the hearts of young people as well as adults. They have sparked some good conversations between my daughter and me.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Christian Inspiration March 31, 2008

By L. Ray

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This book was mainly devoted to bringing up all of the tough points of being a teenager, and how to make it through these times with Christ. I found it very inspirational and motivating because on each page, there was a Bible verse that coincided with the topic at hand. It gets repetitive at times, but it's definitely worth a read. It will inspire you to become a better Christian and a better person.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Like this devotion book June 21, 2011

By Colleen L. Leftwich

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I bought this for my 15 year old daughter after she read the book Soul Surfer. She enjoys the devotions. For her, it makes spending time with God more fun. She enjoys all of the bible verses that are in there.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome devotional for teens May 18, 2011

By dnamedley62108

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I really like this devotional. I saw the movie Soul Surfer and was inspired by Bethany's story. How she remained faithful to God after her shark attack and even now is more than enough reason to want to read this.

This book gives Biblical, practical advice for young teenage girls and young women. I am a twenty-something, and even I am encouraged by it. When I am done with it, I am thinking about donating it to my church library so someone else can benefit from it.

Kudos to Bethany for this devotional!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars spiritually inlighting, very positive May 16, 2011

By Lisa Rybicki-Dionne

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I enjoy using this book with my daily devotions. I believe its suited for teen girls but I am in my klate 30's and greatly enjoy it. Very inspirational.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loves this book! January 2, 2012

By Shawna Broughton

Format:Paperback

My 12 year old daughter received this book as a Christmas present. She loves it! It has awseome pictures, pages for journal entries, and lots of information about teenage topics from a Christian based standpoint. Bethany has proven to be an awesome, Christian role model.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars CHristmas present for a daughter December 26, 2011

By J. R. Angle

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She wanted the DVD and I saw this as a companion. Our daughter is 24 and she loved it immediately and was already reading it. We watched the DVD together on Christmas day and I was very impressed by Bethanys story.

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars It was OK July 6, 2007

By D. Sanguinetti

Format:Paperback

This book did a really great job of showing the real Bethany Hamilton and what life was like for her. Some parts of it i found kind of boring, but all it all it was worth what i paid for it.