From Inner-City Nobody to Brilliant Neurosurgeon When Ben Carson was in school, his classmates called him the class dummy. Many—including Ben himself—doubted that he would ever amount to anything. But his mother never let him quit. She encouraged Ben to do better and reach higher for his dreams, and eventually he discovered a
From Inner-City Nobody to Brilliant Neurosurgeon
When Ben Carson was in school, his classmates called him the class dummy. Many—including Ben himself—doubted that he would ever amount to anything. But his mother never let him quit. She encouraged Ben to do better and reach higher for his dreams, and eventually he discovered a deep love of learning. Today this young boy from the inner-city is one of the world’s greatest pediatric neurosurgeons. Through determination and lot of hard work, Ben overcame his many obstacles and is now dedicated to saving the lives of critically ill children around the world.
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Hail to the Chief, this Leader!! I ordered this book last night and didn’t sleep until I had finished it. This man, Ben Carson, is wholly dedicated to doing whatever he is led to, with guidance and dependence on God. That’s how he was raised out of poverty, being raised by a single mother. That’s how he worked to become THE BEST surgeon, separating conjoined twins in many countries around the world. His experience assembling huge teams for such surgeries proves his ability to lead, and to think outside the box. Heck, to…
What a great example this man is for our children (and us.) One reviewer said he/she wouldn’t send it to the grandchildren because of the discussion of racism this man faced as a child. That’s too bad. I sent this book to five grandchildren so far. I’m not proud of America’s racist past nor that in the present. However, if we don’t face it, we will never overcome it. But this book has so many positive ideas to give to our children: overcoming obstacles through hard work, rising above unfairness and injustice, overcoming personal shortcomings, choosing…
My kids LOVED this book My kids LOVED this book! Well written and easy to understand for children. I read the version for adults and it was so great because my kids and I were able to have in depth discussions about this book. An amazing story, with a positive message of how with hard work and perseverance, one CAN overcome just about any obstacle to fulfill their dreams! I honestly think everyone in America needs to read this book!