Bethany Hamilton

Overcoming adversity: Demi Lovato and other alphas

Kat Hobza — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 07:00:00 -0800

Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall. But into some people’s lives monsoon rains fall, and celebrities are not exempt. Here are a few alpha female celebrities who rose above adversity to get where they are now…

Spotlight on Bethany Hamilton

Deanna Sletten — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:45:00 -0700

Bethany Hamilton overcame great odds and became a professional surfer in spite of losing her left arm to a shark attack at the age of 13. Learn more about this incredible young woman and what inspires her.

Soul Surfer movie review

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:57:00 -0700

Soul Surfer should be an inspiring film. Teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton's life story is one that is equally as uplifting for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, the film version of her life fails to ignite any kind of inspirational spark.

Soul Surfer: Bethany Hamilton's true story!

Jenna Busch — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:01:00 -0700

The inspiring story of Bethany Hamilton, a young surfer who lost her arm in a shark attack, has hit the big screen. We'll give you a preview of Soul Surfer.

Bethany Hamilton exclusive interview

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 06 May 2010 13:34:00 -0700

Bethany Hamilton is an inspiration, although don't call her that. "I don't see myself that way," she said in our exclusive interview. The surfing sensation lost her arm to a shark attack and has inspired millions by her determination to get back into the water. If her story sounds like a Hollywood movie, you are not alone. Movie producers snapped up the rights to her inspirational story and the film will hit theaters next year starring Carrie Underwood in her film debut.