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, 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.

This book will release in time for the scheduled Spring 2011 launch of Bethany's movie, "Soul Surfer," starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Carrie Underwood. This re-release is updated with new content, a "Where Is She Now?" page, and journaling spots.

From Bethany Hamilton s fan letters come these honest, sometimes gut-wrenching questions. Some questions you may have asked about yourself at some time. Bethany s sincere answers reflect her faith, and with some of her favorite Scripture versus, her answers will inspire you, let you into Bethany s heart, and possibly help you with some of your own life questions. This updated edition includes some new questions and answers, and lets readers see how she has grown and changed, and where she is today."

From Bethany Hamilton's fan letters come these honest, sometimes gut-wrenching questions---probably questions you've asked. Verses from the Bible add inspiration to Bethany's sincere answers, and you'll get to know her heart as you surf this personal book.

She lost her arm in a shark attack and nearly died, but she never lost her faith. Now a major motion picture, "Soul Surfer" is the moving story of Bethany Hamilton's triumphant return to competitive surfing and has continued to be a beacon of inspiration to all who hear it. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Or that nothing--not even the loss of her arm--could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a teenage girl with God on her side, resolutely pushing aside her pain and panic while being rescued and brought back to shore. "When can I surf again?" was the first thing Bethany asked after her emergency surgery, leaving no doubt that her spirit and determination were part of a greater story--a tale of personal empowerment and spiritual grit that shows the body is no more essential to surfing, perhaps even less so, than the soul.

In Rise Above, a book of devotions, teen surfing star Bethany Hamilton shares with young girls her courage and enthusiasm for God, inspiring them to face life head on and stand strong in their faith.