Ben Carson: A Chance at Life (Heroes of History)
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As a child growing up in Detroit, Ben Carson had a dream of becoming a physician, a dream that rose out of struggles with poverty, racism, and poor grades. As Ben persevered and strove for academic excellence, his life became one of compassion and service. Today, Benjamin Carson, MD, is known as the American neurosurgeon with gifted hands. The first surgeon to successfully separate twins joined at the head, he directed pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital for over a quarter of a century. His life continues to be a model of what it means to care deeply, serve brilliantly, and lead courageously (1951-). Review: Excellent! - Wow, what a fantastic book! What a brilliant man! Wish he would run for president, but then again, he is most likely too smart for that thankless job! :) This book is full of facts and stories that truly showcase his talents and accomplishments. I highly recommend! Review: Great book- inspiring - My 4 kids enjoyed the audio (ages from 4 to 11). Inspiring story. Loved the scene that emphasized how reading books is a huge key to growth and opening doors. We watched the movie Gifted Hands after completing the audio. (Note: lunch time was a perfect time to hear the audio).
| Best Sellers Rank | #171,448 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #142 in Children's Science & Technology Biographies #406 in Children's Historical Biographies (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 126 Reviews |
N**N
Excellent!
Wow, what a fantastic book! What a brilliant man! Wish he would run for president, but then again, he is most likely too smart for that thankless job! :) This book is full of facts and stories that truly showcase his talents and accomplishments. I highly recommend!
C**Y
Great book- inspiring
My 4 kids enjoyed the audio (ages from 4 to 11). Inspiring story. Loved the scene that emphasized how reading books is a huge key to growth and opening doors. We watched the movie Gifted Hands after completing the audio. (Note: lunch time was a perfect time to hear the audio).
A**W
Fantastic book!
What a great book! I read this with my third grader for a school project and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Ben Carson’s life is an incredible testament to perseverance, faith, and dreaming big. His life is a true picture of what can happen when a person gives their life to God.
R**H
All inspiring! A must read for Parents!
I did not even know Ben Carson was running for President of the United States. I am very impressed by this man's life. I am not a political person but I am definitely supporting him to run our country . May God bless him and his family and keep them safe . Hopefully he will be our next president of United States in 2016 .
A**R
We have many unsung heroes that built the values and dreams we all can enjoy
It is always good to hear stories of lives that went from impossible places but persevered. We all have a dream to work on and can have a happy life getting to the best we can be. Others are always in the same situation as you and are struggling together. They make the best friends!
C**O
Five Stars
This is by far my favorite book. I love how he overcame all of his hardships to realize his dreams. Ben Carson is an amazing person and sets a wonderful example for young people everywhere.
B**H
Ben Carson’s story continues
I enjoyed this book. I also follow his continuing career as an influencer! His concern for the American Society and his continuing encouragement to the Church to be an influence, “Salt and Light as our Lord Jesus Christ said is a big thrill to me.
C**S
inspirational
Dr. Ben Carson's life is an inspiration for everyone, whether you are from the ghetto or Park Avenue. Thanks to his mother who was committed to have her boys make something of themselves. How I wish there were more moms like her and, if so, certainly many of our young adults would be successful.
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