Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ben Carson, Cecil Murphey
Publisher: Zondervan
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  124 reviews
Sales Rank: 3243
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0310214696
Dewey Decimal Number: 617.48092
EAN: 9780310214694
ASIN: 0310214696
Publication Date: December 8, 1996
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This is the mass market edition of the popular book by Dr. Ben Carson whose inspiring story tells of a frustrated inner-city kid whose faith in God helped him become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.
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 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
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Amazing short story of success and willingness to beat the odds March 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Dr. Ben Carson came from humble beginnings. The story provides a easy read of Dr. Carson's rise to his position at John Hopkins. He was influenced by role models and discussed in detail how his Mother with a grade school education didn't give up on her sons. She provided the platform for her sons to succeed. Dr. Carson discusses his own struggles as a youth of "fitting-in" with the in crowd and eventually changing his disposition to become the best student he can be.
The book elaborates on the goals he obtained, his med-school experience and his more memorable cases during his tenure at Hopkins. Dr. Carson explains his walk in Christianity and as a faith-based Doctor, prays for direction and understanding through surgical procedures and the healing of his patients. He is a true role model and embraces his position to help others to achieve their goals. You can't help but to feel motivated and move toward your goals and dreams after reading this book.
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