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Ìý Bethany Hamilton 06 April 2005 Ìý
Great white shark
BethanyÌý was one of the top young surfers in America when in October 2003 she lost her arm in a shark attack

She was 13 years old and it could have ended her promising career in the sport. But despite her serious injury, she was back competing again just 3 months after leaving hospital and has continued to gain leading positions in surfing contests.

Now she has published a book about her life story.ÌýBethany talks to JenniÌýabout why surfing is so important to her and what drives her on.Ìý
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Soul Surfer : A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board
By: Bethany Hamilton
Published by: Simon & SchusterÌýÌý
ISBN: 0743499220
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