Ben Carson [Paperback]

Ben Carson (Author), Cecil Murphey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1992 | Series: Today's Heroes

The Today's Heroes series introduces readers ages 8-12 to modern, well-known Christians who have shown courage and persistence in the face of adversity.

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From the Back Cover

At age eight, Ben Carson was the class dummy. But he had a dream: He wanted to be a doctor. Ben's mother never gave up on him. "You weren't born to be a failure, Bennie. You can do it!" And she pushed him - turning off the TV and making him read at least two books a week. Ben's grades turned around. But then, in a deep rage, he almost stabbed one of his best friends. Would he ever become a doctor? This is the inspiring story of Ben Carson, who grew up in the inner city and went on to become one of America's most loved and highly respected doctors.

About the Author

Dr. Benjamin Carson is the director of pediatric neurosurgery at John Hopkins Hospital and the author of two best-selling books, Gifted Hands and Think Big. A widely respected role model, he shares motivational insights with inner-city kids and corporate executives alike. He serves on the corporate boards of Yale University and the Kellogg Company. He lives with his wife, Candy, and three sons in West Friendship, MD.;Cecil Murphey, author of over forty books, has also assisted well-known personalities in writing their biographies.;

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310586410
• ISBN-13: 978-0310586418
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,133,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He Brought Another Into Medicine for the Future, December 12, 2003

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G. Kurtti "health food nut" (OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ben Carson (Paperback)

My daughter read "Gifted Hands" 3 years ago.
She has become a 4.0 GPA student. She is studying so hard that her teacher's asked us what was driving her? We told them that she read a book and just took it to heart. She is totally taken with becoming a Pediatric Neurosurgeon.
All our daughter talks about is (when) she becomes a Dr. and helps the children she will be fullfilled in what her life is meant to be on this earth.
It is quite something since we adopted her out of a ghetto type

environment 4 years ago. She had only been in school 46 days in her entire life of 9 years of age. We burned the midnight oil with her and she blossomed. "A mind and a child are a terrible thing to waste". Thank God that we got her and she is on her way.
Thank you , Dr. Carson, you have done a great thing and continue to be a great motivator to those who will listen.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ben Carson - Christian Surgeon, March 19, 2000

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This review is from: Ben Carson (Paperback)

The story of Ben Carson by Ben Carson is an account of the lifeof a young American who went through many obstacles to becomesuccessful. When Ben was a little boy, his parents split up and Ben is told that he will never see his father again. This is a hard time for Ben but not as hard as times to come. When Ben started school, he was teased because he wasn't as smart as everyone else was. But here's how " the class dummy" turned into an extremely talented brain surgeon. Ben is so talented that he has cured cases that other doctors said were impossible. Ben is what you call a neurosurgeon. A neurosurgeon is another name for a special brain surgeon. Ben has separated two Siamese twins that were connected at the head and shared a large artery that was essential to their health. He also helped a man with Von Hippel Lindau disease, a disease which causes many tumors to develop. He is also well known for his Hemispherectomies. A Hemispherectomy is the process of removing half of the brain. This process is only performed by the most talented neurosurgeons. Not only is Mr. Carson a very talented surgeon, he is a great Christian. First he didn't think anything was in store for him. But he was wrong. When he was eight years old he decided that he wanted to be a doctor, but he never really thought that it would happen. I had a great time reading this book and I hope that you take the time to read it. END

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope, determination and god's blessings, November 4, 2002

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I read this book in which I had briefly heard the story of Dr. Ben Carson and was amazed at all of his accomplishments. This book was very inspiring and should be recommended reading for all youths and even adults to show them that their dreams can come true. Dr. Carson's story has really helped to inspire me for when times start getting tough that I should look to god for guidance.