STAYING OUT OF THE STORY
On October 31, 2003, Bethany Hamilton, a 13-year old world-class surfer from Hawaii was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark. Her left arm was severed just below the shoulder. Miraculously, she survived the attack. Months later, Bethany shocked the world when she was back on her surfboard. The following summer, she placed fifth in the National Surfing Championships and has won a fair number of events since.
To help others overcome their stories, Bethany has written an inspirational book, Soul Surfer, about her experience. What put her back on her surfboard after such a terrible attack? Her passion for surfing was stronger than the story. In fact, she is quoted as saying: “I know I have something important to say. Something that people need to hear—but sometimes they get so caught up in the story part that they miss the meaning.” Bethany never got caught up in her tragic story.
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