In the second installment of the Soul Surfer Series, fourteen-year-old Bethany's surfing trip to Samoa takes an unexpected turn when she encounters a troubled young man. As she navigates their relationship, she discovers the power of compassion and the importance of helping others heal. This journey not only challenges her own understanding of love but also reveals a deeper purpose in her life, intertwining faith with personal growth.
The story follows Bethany and her friend Holly as they organize fundraisers for a mission trip, including a car wash and a surf-a-thon. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when they face a life-threatening challenge that adds a mysterious twist to their journey to Mexico. This installment delves into themes of friendship, resilience, and the unpredictability of life while preparing for their mission.
Set against the backdrop of a mission trip to Mexico, the story focuses on Bethany as she forms a heartfelt connection with a young boy passionate about soccer. Their bond leads her to help him find his ideal father figure, but this promise jeopardizes her chances in an important surf competition. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, highlighting the challenges Bethany faces as she navigates her commitments to both the boy and her passion for surfing.
The story follows surfer Bethany Hamilton as she navigates the challenges of friendship and personal growth after a new girl, Jenna, disrupts her close-knit group. Through unexpected conflicts, Bethany learns the importance of making tough choices to uphold her values and strengthen her relationships. The narrative emphasizes resilience and the complexities of teenage dynamics in the face of adversity.
Cheri Hamilton, Bethany’s mom, tells the inspiring story of the Hamilton Family.Bethany Hamilton’s incredible story of surviving and thriving in the wake of a shark attack, told in her best-selling autobiography Soul Surfer, has sold more than 1.5 million copies. Yet her family’s adventures started long before Bethany lost her arm and became a pro surfer. Now Cheri Hamilton, Bethany’s mom, tells the inspiring story of the Hamilton Family. Raising a Soul Surfer invites readers to journey with the Hamiltons to the lush islands of Hawaii, to experience a worldwide news event, Bethany’s shark attack, from her parents’ point of view. Witness the many small steps of faith and how God stepped in and gave them a higher purpose.
Seit Bethany Hamilton 2003 mit 13 Jahren bei einer Haiattacke ihren linken Arm verlor, ist viel passiert. Inzwischen hat Bethany eine eigene Familie gegründet und ist trotz ihres Handicaps als Surferin erfolgreicher denn je. Ihre Geschichte wurde im Buch „Soul Surfer“ veröffentlicht und mit hochkarätigen Stars wie Helen Hunt und Dennis Quaid fürs Kino verfilmt. In der erweiterten Neuauflage ihres Bestsellers „Soul Surfer“ beschreibt sie auch, wie es hinter den Kulissen des Hollywood-Filmdrehs zugegangen ist und was Bethany bei ihren Auftritten auf der ganzen Welt erlebt. Ihre Kämpfernatur, ihr unermüdliches Gottvertrauen und ihr Spaß am Sport sind absolut ansteckend und inspirierend.