Surfer Bethany Hamilton of Hawaii pushes past fear, takes on new adventure
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Surfer Bethany Hamilton of Hawaii, a wife and mother, is known by many for the tragic accident years ago in which she lost an arm to a shark. That hasn't held her back — she's out with a new book.
Her story of difficulty — followed by her determination to get back in the water right after she healed from the medical emergency — buoyed the millions of people who learned of her story through her 2004 book, "Soul Surfer," and the 2011 film adaptation of it by the same name. "We as parents don't always have the right words to say or don't always know how to approach different situations." "I'm honored to share this encouraging message and be a part of other people's journeys to overcome their fears." Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital.
But that was only the beginning of her path toward accomplishment.