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Ben Carson M.D.
About this listen
Gifted Hands reveals the remarkable journey of Dr. Ben Carson from an angry, struggling young boy with everything stacked against him to the director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
As a boy, he did poorly in school and struggled with anger. If it were not for the persistence of his mother, a single parent who worked three jobs and pushed her sons to do their best, his story may have ended tragically.
Join Dr. Carson on his journey from a struggling inner-city student to the pinnacle of his career as a world-renowned neurosurgeon. A man of humility, decency, compassion, courage, and sensitivity, he now serves as a role model for everyone who wants to achieve their God-given potential.
As you learn more about Dr. Carson's amazing story, you'll be inspired to:
- Take charge of your own destiny
- Hone your God-given gifts
- Face adversity head on
Filled with fascinating stories, Gifted Hands will transport 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.
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Critic reviews
1992, Silver Telly, Winner, Telly Awards
2002, Gold Book Award - ECPA, Winner
"One of Dr. Carson's greatest achievements is his incredible skill in the operating room. But of equal value is the time he spends talking to kids, teaching them." (Jesse Jackson)
"Benjamin Carson is already a legend." (Dr. Timothy Johnson, ABC News)
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- rk
- 02-25-11
Great story
Short listen but very enjoyable. Ben Carson is a class act. I enjoyed hearing the story narrated by him.
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- Philana
- 09-17-03
A Great Book by a humble man
Dr. Carson's story is wonderful. I had the oportunity to hear him speak. He is a true man of God.
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- Samuel Gilbert
- 11-26-17
This book is amazing !!!
This book is really inspiring, and you will have to stop it and think sometimes because of the quality information. It's worth reading.
Books like this make me like to read.
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- Mitzi
- 03-20-09
Amazing, simply Amazing
This is a must read. Such a success story of this gifted man's life. A story to share with children of all ages, especially those which fail and those that dream big. All walks of life could be touched by this story.
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- Michael Clayton
- 07-12-21
Amazing and inspirational
I love Dr. Ben Carson he is truly a miracle. The story is motivating and inspirational.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-02-19
Not full book
This version of the book is only the first four chapters of the book bur i has 22 chapters. Yes i know i should've looked before i bought it but i think it is 100% unfair to allow such a short version. I have to do a book report on this and now i have to move my money around to get the correct version
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