Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Sheer Inspiration!!!!!+

This is the first book that I read in 'ONE' day.I simply couldn't put it down.I plan on reading it to my students here at school.Everybody should read this wonderful book!!!!!

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"Are Leaders Born or risen out of adversity?"

It is not too often that we witness the extraordinary success and unusual accomplishment of an individual in spite of his/her disadvantages. Ben Carson who is a son of a black Christian pastor spent his childhood in city of Detroit to overcome many racial and academic obstacles and achieve his dream of being a doctor. Ben, who was not doing well in the school, influenced by the devoted, courageous and religious character of his mother to the level that he beat the odds by going from a worst student in the 5th grade class to win the highest academic achievements in 8th grade. Despite of racial disadvantages he did manage to receive a scholarship from Yale where he met his future wife, Candy, and after obtaining his undergraduate degree he was admitted to the University of Michigan School of Medicine. Dr. Carson also finished his neurosurgical residency at Johns Hopkins University and become an attending neurosurgeon at the university. One of the major turning points of Dr. Carson¿s career was the successful separation of the conjoined Siamese twins (Patrick and Benjamin Binder) in 1987. During the 22 hours of the surgery Dr. Carson along with a team of anesthesiologists, heart surgeons and nurses could cut into the scalp, split the conjoined converging vein, removed the bony tissue that held the two heads and reconstructed the skulls. The twins left Johns Hopkins in 1989 in a good health to celebrate their new life. But may be the biggest achievement of Dr. Carson is yet to come; his wining battle with prostate cancer. It was just recently that this extraordinary neurosurgeon who devoted his whole life to save sick children received the news of his disease while operating on a patient. In an interview with the ¿Night Line¿ Dr. Carson stated that he is cutting back on those long hours of surgery to spend time with his three children, wife and his friends. Although it is heart breaking to hear that one the heroes of medicine himself is facing such difficult moments, Dr. Carson¿s surviving personality has made him surpass everyone¿s expectation in dealing with challenges. ¿Gifted Hands¿ not only is an fascinating story of an underrepresented kid who beat the odds to become one of the elites in neurosurgery and academic medicine in the world but also it is a story of surviving of ingenuous spirit who devoted his exceptional abilities to bring the best gifts of all, the life, to the children. Perhaps the most precious God given gift to Dr. Carson is his ability to survive and overcome unforeseen circumstances with an unconventional approach. Gifted Hand is an excellent example of risen leader out of adversity.

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Motivating and Inspiring

This is an autobiography of Dr. Ben Carson who played a major part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins, who were joined at the back of the head. Raised an inner-city kid from Detroit by a mother with a third grade education, Dr. Ben Carson is a prime example of beating the odds. He has given many young children a second chance at life. His determination, honesty, and faith in God lead to his success as a neurosurgeon. His stories of God’s intervention in his life are truly amazing and inspiring. Some of these interventions included controlling his temper, help on a test he was unprepared for and even finding cash to pay bus fare. Dr. Ben Carson is descriptive in his writing, especially when talking about the surgeries he performed. This book is hard to put down and leaves you wanting to know what is going to happen next. This book has motivated me to do the best I can in everything I do. Dr. Ben Carson is a humble man who had dedicated his life not just to performing life changing surgeries but also to motivate youth, which is exemplified in this “THINK BIG” philosophy. This is a well written book that is a must read.

Amazing

I read it last summer and i just got out of school in fourth grade when i read this book it was simply amazing. Everybody should read this-Highly recommended....

Inspirering

Best book i have ever read in my entire life,the moral in this book is never give up and keep on trying cause at the end you will always accomplish something

Great

This book was amazing!!! I read it for my school's reding list and didn't thimk it would be that great but when I started I couldn't stop :)

Wonderful

This book was very interesting. The way this man lives is amazing. I have read this book 2 times and want to read it again. I recomend that u read this book.

Gifted Hands :-)

Gifted hands is an magnificent book . This story really teaches us about how an african american child could grow up & become something in life. Carson was a vey smart man that went through alot as he was a child.

WOWWWW

This book is absolutely amazing. I was so surprised at how interesting it was. I really enjoyed reading this book and I hope that others wll also read and enjoy it. Those that say it was horibble......I disagree but I do understand different people have different points of views. HAPPY READING!!

Great book!! Highy recommended

For my high school's summer reading assignment i read this book and I had no idea what to expect. I loved this book and would recommend it not only for people interested in medicine, but to anyone seeking hope, inspiration, and guidance in their life. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and i feel confident that you will too, so what are you waiting for? Download the book already!

This is the best book ever

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Very good inspiring book

In a way Ben Carsons work ethic and determination reminds me of myself a little, but without the intellectual stuff. He achieved his focus. I like his opinion on how the media boost youth to entertainment and sports careers. This book is a good read and easy to understand for almost all age groups.

its a great book!

this is book is awsome . womderful book great lessons to lean .sab at points but i now that iv learned alot from it ben carson was a merkle worker!

A must read

We had an assignment to read Gifted hands. I didn't tell my professor that I had already read the book, because I enjoyed reading it again. This book is very inspiring, it gives you that extra hump, when you are discourged. I also watched the movie to but I didn't like the movie as much as the book.

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