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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
- Narrated by Dion Graham
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- 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date
- 09-20-11
- Language
- English
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Publisher’s Summary
In 1987, Dr. Benjamin Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. The extremely complex and delicate operation, five months in the planning and twenty-two hours in the execution, involved a surgical plan that Carson helped initiate. Carson pioneered again in a rare procedure known as hemispherectomy, giving children without hope a second chance at life through a daring operation in which he literally removed one half of their brain.
But such breakthroughs aren’t unusual for Ben Carson. He’s been beating the odds since he was a child. Raised in inner-city Detroit by a mother with a third-grade education, Ben lacked motivation. He had terrible grades. And a pathological temper threatened to put him in jail. But Sonya Carson convinced her son that he could make something of his life, even though everything around him said otherwise. Trust in God, a relentless belief in his own capabilities, and sheer determination catapulted Ben from failing grades to the top of his class – and beyond to a Yale scholarship, the University of Michigan Medical School, and finally, at age 33, to the directorship of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Today, Dr. Ben Carson holds 20 honorary doctorates and is the possessor of a long string of honors and awards, including the Horatio Alger Award, induction into the “Great Blacks in Wax” Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, and an invitation as Keynote Speaker at the 1997 President’s National Prayer Breakfast.
Gifted Hands is the riveting story of one man’s secret for success, tested against daunting odds and driven by an incredible mindset that dares to take risks. This inspiring autobiography takes you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world – and into the private mind of a compassionate, God-fearing physician who lives to help others. Through it all shines a humility, quick wit, and down-to-earth style that make this book one you won’t easily forget.
Details
- Author
- Cecil Murphey, Ben Carson MD
- Narrator
- Dion Graham
- Length
- 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date
- 09-20-11
- Language
- English
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Listener Reviews
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Such a motivating story. A must read.
Carson's story is truly inspirational. I felt so propelled in my personal life in reading it. Definitely a book for someone starting college or a new career.
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Exceptional piece.
Loved it. Very inspiring and motivational. Every young person should read it. Great na ration too.
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Fantastic book
Amazing man lead by awesome God. Really enjoyed learning his story and seeing the movie.
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Excellent man! Excellent book!
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After reading this book I immediately sent one to my grandson who wants to be a doctor. Well written. Inspiring. The story of a great moral man. Highly recommended for adults and kids.
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inspirational!
I could not put this book down, I finished it in one sitting! what an inspiring and motivating story! I learned so much from Dr. Carson's dedication, motivation, and tenacity! A wonderful read!
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remarkable man
It's nonsensical how many have demonized this man for his political views. This is reprehensible considering his accomplishments and how those actions have changed so many lives in a positive way. It's ok for black men to be conservative; even if you disagree with their politics, it doesn't change their contributions or taint their accomplishments. This man's professional career is nothing short of heroic and brilliant. "Gifted Hands" is a beautiful story of the American Dream.
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A very good read
Ben Carson's story is an amazing one, his struggles and accomplishments that he shares with us that he experienced throughout his life would be very encouraging to all who reads it.
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Inspirational and touching
This book was wonderful. It’s inspiring and restored my hope for the future. Ben Carson is amazing and I am so glad he gives hope to others.
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