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 Inspirational, Uplifting a testament to what GOD can do! July 19, 2008
This is an excellent read for young adults onward. Interwoven in all of Dr. Carson's stories is a testament to what GOD can do. Dr. Carson was child by societal standards was not supposed to succeed. He was raised in a single parent home with a mother who battled mental illness yet he overcame struggles by focusing on what he could do as opposed to what he couldn't do. This book will truly inspire you to be the very best in your God led profession. Awesome!!!
Gifted Hands May 12, 2008
Amazing, this man knew what he wanted to do at an early age, with his Mother's hard work, he was able to fulfill his dream.
Very Inspiring April 28, 2008
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This book has not only allow me to change my outlook on life, but I have also developed a more positive attitude towards myself. This is a very inspiring book and I wish there were more books on the market like it. These are the books children should be reading in class to help build their self-esteem.
 Great Read April 9, 2008
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Gifted Hands by Ben Carson is an autobiography about a young man from the ghetto who, with the help, the guidance and prayers of his mother, was able to excel in college and medical school and become the Chief Pediatric Neurologist at Johns Hopkins Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. His strong faith is a testament to how we can rely on the Lord.
A life-changing story March 25, 2008
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One wouldn't expect someone who came from a poor, single-parent home, and with failing grades in school, to eventually become one of the greatest neurosurgeons in history. Gifted Hands, written by Ben Carson with Cecil Murphey, chronicles that man's journey, the journey of Ben Carson. Throughout the book, his captivating style and amazing story make his determination to be the best contagious.
What stands out most is how he tells his story. He begins by telling narrative of what was happening and what he was thinking, and then switches to dialogue at key moments to allow us to imagine these incidents and characters as if we were really there. This approach to storytelling gives the book an easy-to-read quality that is hard to resist. It is his positive outlook on life, an "I can do anything I set my mind to" attitude, however, that makes his book truly irresistible. To hear the odds he was up against, the determination he had to conquer them, and the vast level of success he achieved inspires one to always do his best in everything, too.
The book Gifted Hands proves that Ben Carson is not only gifted with his hands. He is gifted with his words too. This book captures Ben Carson's humble spirit and attitude as he accomplishes feats no man thought possible, yet never considers himself any more than an ordinary man who uses what he has for God's glory. I highly recommend this book.
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