Rise Above: A 90- Day Devotional

by Bethany Hamilton, Doris Rikkers

It only took a split second to change everything for 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton. But Bethany's courage, character, and faith in God became stronger after she lost her arm to a shark. In this book of devotions, Bethany shares with young girls her courage and enthusiasm for God, inspiring them to face life head-on and be strong in their faith.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 13, 2007

Reviews

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 3 out of 5]

About this book:

“It only took a split second to change everything for 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton. But Bethany's courage, character, and faith in God became stronger after she lost her arm to a shark. In this book of devotions, Bethany shares with young girls her courage and enthusiasm for God, inspiring them to face life head-on and be strong in their faith.”


Series: Part of the “Soul Surfer” line of books about Bethany Hamilton.


Spiritual Content- This is a 90-Day Devotional with each one having a Scripture & Chat with God (prayer); Other Scriptures are refenced as well; All about God, Jesus, being like Him, & His plan for your life; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to God; All about mentions of God His plan for your life, & praying/prayers; Many mentions of those & events in the Bible; Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading; Mentions of God’s creation; Mentions of churches, church going, & worship; Mentions of Christians; A couple mentions of worship & Christian artists.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘dumb’ and an ‘oh my gosh’; Mentions of the loss of Bethany’s arm to a shark & blood (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of unfortunate things (car accidents, injuries, tornadoes, deaths, etc.); Mentions of gossip; A few mentions of nightmares; A couple mentions of divorce; A couple mentions of swearing (Bethany says that’s trash put into your mind); A couple mentions of lying & lies;
*Note: Mentions of TV shows & movies; Mentions of celebrities.


Sexual Content- A few mentions of boyfriends, dating, & waiting;
*Note: On one edition of this book, Bethany is wearing a tank top & board shorts on the cover; A mention of a perfect body; A mention of messages that say sexually explicit material is okay to look at (Bethany says that it’s trash).

{Non-fiction/Devotional}
192 pages

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Pre Teens- Three Star
New Teens- Four Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
Even though I’m not a swimmer/water-person at all, Bethany Hamilton was a role model for me when I was younger. Her other Soul Surfer Devotional was my daily devotional for some years and my copy is in sad condition from how much I used and loved it.
“Rise Above” is definitely aimed for younger girls due to it’s wordings and messages, but it’s still a good devotional. :)


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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

[Isabell Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,75/5⭐️

Ich fand es schon vor 7 Jahren toll und finde es auch immer noch Mega!
Man kann immer etwas mitnehmen und im Glauben wachsen.
Finde Bethany ist einfach eine echt inspirierende Person.
Definitive Empfehlung
4,75/5⭐️

[Madison Spitzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED

[Rebekah]

it helps me to understand what god did for me if any1 else would like to relize what god did for them i will be on every day!!!

[Maddy Kay :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really sweet and cute ;) also very helpful! I read it, like, when I was 11.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got a sample of this.Great book.Really Inspiring.

[Covenant Presbyterian Springfield Ohio]

Call Number: 242.633 H18R

Part of the generous donation by Mr. Paul KIRKBRIDE. 2012.

Available.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

a good book of devotions for people getting to know God.

[Ann Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great devotional for preteen, teen girls. She is an awesome example of courage, conviction and faith in the face of adversity.

[Emma]

This was a great devotional book it helped me get through tough times.