Surfing Past Fear

Bethany partnered with BRAVE Books in 2022 to write “Surfing Past Fear,” a Christian children’s book that teaches kids how to overcome their fears.

In “Surfing Past Fear,” Olivia the otter breaks her arm, and she’s sure it will end her summer of surfing, but with the help of her friends. Olivia learns to face her fears and gets back on the board! Follow Olivia as she learns to resist her fearful thoughts, and then teach your kids to not be fearful through the activities in the back of the book.

In every BRAVE Book, BRAVE partners with people of moral integrity, like Bethany, to teach complex Christian and Conservative values.

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Be Unstoppable:
The Art of Never Giving Up

In the picture book, Be Unstoppable: The Art of Never Giving Up (2018), Bethany inspires readers to be bold, enjoy life, and take the risk of trusting God each day. Alongside breathtaking, never-before-seen photos from the making of her new documentary, Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, the book has inspiring quotes and lessons from her life. With a full-color poster included, this book will resonate with new and old fans who will appreciate her story of living life with anticipation for the limitless possibilities found in a faith in God that is bigger than the hardships she faced.

“Bethany’s athleticism and story inspire us all to understand how passions can help an individual push through challenges. We are pleased to present her as role model who will inspire readers to be bold, enjoy life and be the best they can be.” —Annette Bourland, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher at Zondervan

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Unstoppable Me

Bethany’s children’s book, Unstoppable Me (2018), co-written with her husband Adam Dirks, tells the story of Makana the lion, who loves to surf but loses her nerve when she wipes out. When her friend encourages her to go back out again, Makana summons up the courage and discovers the success that comes from believing in yourself and never giving up.

As seen in the credits of feature film Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, this playful board book with foiled padded cover will have little ones cheering for Makana and inspire them to stay strong and keep trying, no matter what challenges might come their way. The story is illustrated by Gill Guile.

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Body & Soul

Using her platform as a professional athlete to promote living a fit and healthy lifestyle, Bethany authored the book Body & Soul (2014). While sharing her amazing expertise as a world-class athlete, Bethany helps readers become their healthiest, most confident and joyful selves. Her easy plan is filled with fun workouts, good-for-you recipes, and tips for staying stress free and soulful, even on the toughest of days.

Soul Surfer

Bethany has already lived more than a lifetime’s worth of triumph and tragedy, and she shares every poignant moment in these pages. In Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board (2004), readers learn how she rose once again to the challenges of competition after a life-changing event, how she dealt with the maelstrom of media attention, and how she relied on her faith and innate positive thinking to embrace changes that would undo most people. Written with passion and insight, and filled with thrilling moments of the sport Bethany has come to personify, this is a portrait of American heroism that will captivate readers of all ages.

Soul Surfer Devotions

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 (2011), 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.

Rise Above: A 90 Day Devotional

Young girls will get encouraging words from the Bible and from courageous, young surfer Bethany Hamilton to see them through their day in this devotional book. Both hot and cool topics that every young girl faces will be addressed. An extra, tucked-in feature will give the girls the inside scoop on what Bethany’s life is all about. (published 2007, 2014)

Ask Bethany: FAQ

In her chatty and breezy style, Bethany Hamilton shares information on a wide variety of topics about her life and faith. (published 2007, 2014)

Raising a Soul Surfer

The Hamilton family’s adventures started long before Bethany lost her arm and became a pro surfer. Cheri Hamilton, Bethany’s mom, tells their inspiring family story.

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. (published 2011)

Soul Surfer Series

Book 1: Clash

In Clash, a tight-knit group faces a challenge when a new girl with a secret crowds Bethany and her friends. Important heart issues lead to difficult decisions.

Book 2: Burned

In Burned, Bethany has a run-in with an unpleasant kid on a surf trip to Samoa and discovers something in the Samoan culture that brings healing and forgiveness.

Book 3: Storm

In Storm, Bethany helps a young family lost on the Kalalun trail. As Bethany’s youth group struggles to raise funds for a mission trip, her small act of kindness blesses them all.

Book 4: Crunch

In Crunch, Bethany meets a little girl at an orphanage in Mexico who must have her arm removed. Concerned by her condition, Bethany makes a promise to the child that threatens Bethany’s opportunity to surf in a prestigious contest.