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Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk Hardcover – December 19, 2007

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No risk, pay the cost.Know risk, reap the rewards.In our risk-avoidance culture, we place a high premium on safety. We insure our vacations. We check crash tests on cars. We extend the warranties on our appliances. But by insulating ourselves from the unknown―the risks of life―we miss the great adventure of living our lives to their full potential.Ben Carson spent his childhood as an at-risk child on the streets of Detroit, and today he takes daily risks in performing complex surgeries on the brain and the spinal cord. Now, offering inspiring personal examples, Dr. Carson invites us to embrace risk in our own lives. From a man whose life dramatically portrays the connection between great risks and greater successes, here are insights that will help you dispel your fear of risk so you can dream big, aim high, move with confidence, and reap rewards you’ve never imagined.By avoiding risk, are you also avoiding the full potential of your life?The surgery was as risky as anything Dr. Ben Carson had seen. The Bijani sisters―conjoined twins―shared part of a skull, brain tissue, and crucial blood flow. One or both of them could die during the operation. But the women wanted separate lives. And they were willing to accept the risk to reach the goal, even against the advice of their doctors …As a child on the dangerous streets of Detroit, and as a surgeon in operating theaters around the world, Dr. Ben Carson has learned all about risk―he faces it on a daily basis. Out of his perilous childhood, a world-class surgeon emerged precisely because of the risks Dr. Carson was willing to take. In his compelling new book, he examines our safety-at-all-costs culture and the meaning of risk and security in our lives.In our 21st-century world, we insulate ourselves with safety. We insure everything from vacations to cell phones. We go on low-cholesterol diets and buy low-risk mutual funds. But in the end, everyone faces risk, like the Bijani twins did with their brave decision. Even if our choices are not so dramatic or the outcome so heartbreaking, what does it mean if we back away instead of move forward? Have we so muffled our hearts and minds that we fail to reach for all that life can offer us―and all that we can offer life?Take the Risk guides the reader through an examination of risk, including:• A short review of risk-taking in history.• An assessment of the real costs and rewards of risk.• Learning how to assess and accept risks.• Understanding how risk reveals the purpose of your lives.

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Carson (Think Big) retells stories from previous books, focusing on the idea of risk. As one of the world's top pediatric neurosurgeons, Carson has a lot of experience weighing the odds—and in most cases, lives are on the line. His Best/Worst Analysis for any situation includes four questions: What's the best thing that can happen if I do this? What's the worst thing that can happen if I do this? What's the best thing that can happen if I don't do it? What's the worst thing that can happen if I don't do it? Carson's decisions are also rooted in his faith, with his greatest priority being to use the talents God has given rather than simply to preserve his reputation. By the end, his four-question formula wears thin, however, and he uses the idea of risk to launch into apparently unrelated subjects—the creation/evolution debate, his own belief in God, sharing his faith, problems with public education and even fiscal policy (where he suggests getting rid of money altogether in lieu of handprints and retina scans). Carson can be inspiring, but this book would have been better with a tighter focus and greater depth. (Jan.)
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Carson (Think Big) retells stories from previous books, focusing on the idea of risk. As one of the world’s top pediatric neurosurgeons, Carson has a lot of experience weighing the odds---and in most cases, lives are on the line. His “Best/Worst Analysis” for any situation includes four questions: “What’s the best thing that can happen if I do this? What’s the worst thing that can happen if I do this? What’s the best thing that can happen if I don’t do it? What’s the worst thing that can happen if I don’t do it?” Carson’s decisions are also rooted in his faith, with his greatest priority being “to use the talents God has given” rather than simply to preserve his reputation. By the end, his four-question formula wears thin, however, and he uses the idea of risk to launch into apparently unrelated subjects---the creation/evolution debate, his own belief in God, sharing his faith, problems with public education and even fiscal policy (where he suggests getting rid of money altogether in lieu of handprints and retina scans). Carson can be inspiring, but this book would have been better with a tighter focus and greater depth. (Jan.) -- Publisher’s Weekly

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No risk, pay the cost. Know risk, reap the rewards. In our risk-avoidance culture, we place a high premium on safety. We insure our vacations. We check crash tests on cars. We extend the warranties on our appliances. But by insulating ourselves from the unknown---the risks of life---we miss the great adventure of living our lives to their full potential. Ben Carson spent his childhood as an at-risk child on the streets of Detroit, and today he takes daily risks in performing complex surgeries on the brain and the spinal cord. Now, offering inspiring personal examples, Dr. Carson invites us to embrace risk in our own lives. From a man whose life dramatically portrays the connection between great risks and greater successes, here are insights that will help you dispel your fear of risk so you can dream big, aim high, move with confidence, and reap rewards you've never imagined. By avoiding risk, are you also avoiding the full potential of your life? The surgery was as risky as anything Dr. Ben Carson had seen. The Bijani sisters---conjoined twins---shared part of a skull, brain tissue, and crucial blood flow. One or both of them could die during the operation. But the women wanted separate lives. And they were willing to accept the risk to reach the goal, even against the advice of their doctors ... As a child on the dangerous streets of Detroit, and as a surgeon in operating theaters around the world, Dr. Ben Carson has learned all about risk---he faces it on a daily basis. Out of his perilous childhood, a world-class surgeon emerged precisely because of the risks Dr. Carson was willing to take. In his compelling new book, he examines our safety-at-all-costs culture and the meaning of risk and security in our lives. In our 21st-century world, we insulate ourselves with safety. We insure everything from vacations to cell phones. We go on low-cholesterol diets and buy low-risk mutual funds. But in the end, everyone faces risk, like the Bijani twins did with their brave decision. Even if our choices are not so dramatic or the outcome so heartbreaking, what does it mean if we back away instead of move forward? Have we so muffled our hearts and minds that we fail to reach for all that life can offer us---and all that we can offer life? Take the Risk guides the reader through an examination of risk, including: * A short review of risk-taking in history. * An assessment of the real costs and rewards of risk. * Learning how to assess and accept risks. * Understanding how risk reveals the purpose of your lives.

About the Author

Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., became the chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1984 at the age of 33, making him the youngest major division director in the hospital's history. He has written and published nine books, four of which were co-authored with Candy, his wife of 40 years. Dr. Carson was the recipient of the 2006 Spingarn Medal. In June 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. U.S. News Media Group and Harvard's Center for Public Leadership recognized Dr. Carson as one of "America's Best Leaders" in 2008. In 2014, the Gallup Organization, in their annual survey, named Dr. Carson as one of the 10 Most Admired Men in the World.

Dr. Carson and his wife are co-founders of the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes young people of all backgrounds for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments. In addition, Dr. Carson is now the Honorary National Chairman of the My Faith Votes campaign and continues to work tirelessly for the cause of the American people.

Gregg Lewis is an award-winning author and coauthor of more than fifty books, including Gifted Hands, The Ben Carson Story, Take the Risk and The Big Picture.

ASIN : 0310259738
Publisher : Zondervan (December 19, 2007)
Language : English
Hardcover : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780310259732
ISBN-13 : 978-0310259732
Item Weight : 14.9 ounces
Dimensions : 6.26 x 0.87 x 9.25 inches

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JRDallas

American risk values assessed

Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020

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Although it gets a little redundant with the examples, I still think this is a good read and provides a clear structure on assessing risk in current life. I’m always a fan of Dr. Carson. Instead of just asking what is the worst that could happen from a litigious standpoint, he looks at what’s the worst that can happen if you don’t do something. America is losing her courage in many social ways. It’s a shame someone with this clarity of mind didn’t win the presidency; he’s too good for it anyway.

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D Gurung

What a book!

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019

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The human brain that God has given to us is so capable of doing things that we would have never imagined doing. Dr. Carson’s story will definitely motivate you, encourage you, push you to use your brain to do better, be better, learn more and read more. Not only that but his faith in God and the life that he lives is sure to help other Christians to be bold in their faith, be intelligent by using the brain God has given you. I would re read this book over and over again.

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Richard A. Roberts

Fellow believer.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2013

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In many ways I am sorry I didn't have the opportunity to read this book many years ago, his manner for making decisions as outlined
in this work would have served me well - rather than the seat of my pants. Truly as his life progressed, his decisions became con-
sequentially more significant than mine (life/death, more/less permanent disability), however, mine remained as important to my significance. I think his examples can be applied by anyone and could become a pattern to assist any young person to help them
in direction for a meaningful life compass. This with the philosophy expressed in the book, Think Big, would help anyone well on
the way to a successful life. I also agree that his message of reading importance holds more power than nearly any of can understand or comprehend. Not all of us learn at the same speed or time of development of our lives - nor for the same reasons.
Yet, I know a mechanic who wanted to be the best repair man in the business who hated to read, however, he knew to become the best he needed to read manuels, so in school he developed at least this skill, sent himself to all the auto repair schools
he could attend, and proceeded to work at auto repair, eventually opening his own garage, and becoming someone everyone
else went to for help. Much as Dr. Carson did as a doctor. Not the same background, employment, or reading emphases - but
the same end result: all from development of basic reading skill. I myself went thru high school, attained basic academic skills - including reading - graduated early to enter the service, (no ACT OR SAT scores). Long story short, while in the service I learned
I liked to read, eventually entered college on the veterans assistance and finally achieved a Masters Degree - basically because
I liked to read. Negative about the book - I have no doubt that Dr. Carson once attacked his brother in a manner which might have caused serious if not fatal injury, though at the time I doubt it was with mortal intent. I also believe he was an impressionable
young man and as such this whole portion of the book seems to me to be overstated somewhat. However, given what happens
when he prays regularly prior to surgery or other major events in his life I certainly give him the benefit of the doubt is his
assessment and what has resulted in his life. He truly is a man to be admired. I think the was the best of the three works I have read.
I believe it was spur of the moment, rather than

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John R. Beatty

I kept reading the first three chapterts and it was happy and sad and tearful

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015

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I haven't finished the book but I can say that when I started reading beginning with the Introduction, I kept reading the first three chapterts and it was happy and sad and tearful. Since then I read how he had to face risks for himself and his patients. He kept working out what became his B/WA or Best Worst Analysis.. There is in many ways nothing different. Pascel came up with the first analysis of risk in mathematics. Ben Franklin did his For and Against sheet of paper and Gilmore Girls did their Pro Con lists but Carson had to help patients with a deeper valuation. In some cases death could be the outcme. But Carson points out that life is also a risk. You can't go wrong buying this book. You might be very wrong if you don't. JR.

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M Freeze

Risk? What good could come of that?

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020

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This is my first Carson book and I hope not the last. Though he comes across as a quiet person/author, one shouldnt let that make you think he is light weight thinker. This world would be a crazy different place if we had 100 more people as this. If you read this book, you will look at your day to day decisions different. Hopefully for the better.

Also I am a Christian and I wasnt expecting so much meat in there for my faith. If you are a believer or not, this is a great book to not play life easy.

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Miller.

Take the risk, Read the book, Use his methods!

Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2015

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Any book written by Ben Carson automatically gets my attention. Having read five of them, there is some redundancy but not to the stage that it is bothersome. He reveals different facets of himself in each of them, emphasizing something in one that he only touched briefly in passing in another book. He is a man of character and discipline. Though he customarily worked in a surgical team and was most often its leader, he apparently is willing to listen to others and their views which may be contrary to his own. In the end, he weighs the evidence and leads with a well-grounded direction, sometimes daring and innovative, sometimes cautious and traditional, but never audacious for audacity's sake. He is not sensationalist for glory or drama, but his actions and decisions have often been sensational. He is inherently humble even when he "takes the risk," whatever that risk may be, in whatever context it may be. If you follow his formula in decision-making, you may become a better risk-taker yourself.

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Sandra Dee

Take the Risk

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2015

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An excellent read from Dr Carson. He brings the pages of his books come alive. Dr Carson has the ability to make a complicated read an easy read so don't let his qualifications
put u off.

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uzzur

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2020

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The book was interesting but not quite what I expected. There was a lot of repetition on some of the strategies mentioned in the book. It came close to being boring.

bowblossom

It bored me and I didn't finish it.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2016

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After reading Think Big, I kinda got bored with this one.

Maya

Take the risk

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2012

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This is a very beautiful book which encourages people to leave their comfort zones and venture into worlds unknown to them. very inspiring in all aspects of life what ever carer you are pursuing. Ben has inspired me to do things I thought were impossible before I read this book, I would recommend this book to everyone who wants go against the olds.

7 people found this helpful

EnocQ

Transformational

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2018

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The book set me on a life long learning journey.

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