“It's hard for me to describe the joy I felt after I stood up and rode wave in for the first time after the attack. I was incredibly thankful and happy inside. The tiny bit of doubt that would sometimes tell me you'll never surf again was gone in one wave.”
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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
This book is a personal narrative of a young woman's journey through adversity, focusing on her resilience, spiritual beliefs, and determination to return to surfing after a near-fatal shark attack. more
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Bethany Hamilton
Bethany Hamilton is a renowned surfer born on February 8, 1990. She became a symbol of courage and determination after surviving a shark attack in 2003, losing an arm but returning to surfing with unwavering passion. more
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