Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence (Paperback)

by Ben Carson M.D. (Author), Cecil Murphey (Contributor) "Benjamin, is this your report card?..." (more)
Key Phrases: brain stem tumor, pediatric neurosurgery, junior resident, Johns Hopkins, Think Big, Don Long (more...)

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Product Description
After telling the story of how he overcame an inner-city background to become a world renowned neurosurgeon (Gifted Hands), Dr. Ben Carson now gives an inspirational look at the philosophy of life that helped him meet life's obstacles and leap over them.

From the Author
Ben Carson is the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University 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 board at Yale University and on the board of the Kellogg Company. He lives in Baltimore, MD. Gregg Lewis is a freelance writer with 25 years experience in the publishing industry. The author or coauthor of more than 30 books, he lives with his wife and five children in Rome, Georgia --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (February 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310269008
• ISBN-13: 978-0310269007
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,402 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book for my children and their teachers!, April 12, 2002

By	Bruce V. Culver (Troy, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence (Mass Market Paperback)

I was very pleased with Dr. Carson's first book, "Gifted Hands" and found his moving story of childhood turnaround, through the influences of his Mother, reading and God to provide refreshing proof that we can positively influence lives.

Taking the time to read and understand Dr. Carson will demonstrate that he is an ordinary man like you and I, problems and all. He deals with problems and mistakes with the following philoshopy of living:

T - Talents/time
H - Hope
I - Insight
N - Nice

K - Knowledge

B - Books
I - In-Depth
G - God

Do not judge this to be simplistic and trite...Dr. Carson explains with vivid examples how he utilizes this philosophy not only to live by, but to spread hope to those, like him that once had no hope in life.

I highly recommend this book, not only as an inspirational story about a current day medical hero, but as a book that can provide the framework to live your life or develop strong, positvie traits in your children.

Note: this book stands on its own merits and does not require previous reading from Dr. Carson's first book, "Gifted Hands". I read "Gifted Hands" shortly after reading "Think Big".

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A life altering must read for young and old., January 4, 2000

By	Mr. Scott Collins (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence (Mass Market Paperback)

I found Dr. Carson's book to be incredibly moving and useful in daily life. It perfectly depicts the powerful influences of our childhood and what can happen when the messeges you hear are possitive and uplifting. My wife is 3 months pregnant with my child and I intend to limit the TV time, like Dr. Carson's mother did. The books she encouraged him to read as a youngster opened up his creativity and broke down walls. I will not forget this very powerful message.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Think Big, May 20, 2000

By	Avid Reader (Long Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence (Mass Market Paperback)

This is more than just another self-help book. It gives very concrete steps available to all of us for developing our potential, regardless of our station in life. The author stresses the immense value of reading. A must for all, but especially for educators and mentors.