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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Audiobook
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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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"I listened to this on tape (good 'ol library sale, once again! :)) I think it was an abridged version. To me, this was a solidly inspiring and beautiful story. There were so many gems to learn from. I loved the story of his mother, her determination to help her sons and not let them buy into the culture around them. I loved his trust in God and how he attributes his success to Him. I love how Dr. Carson views his talents as God-given and wants to use them to bless the lives of God's children - an exceptional story."
— Kellie (5 out of 5 stars)
Gifted Hands Listener Reviews
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Tim Miller, 1/28/2023
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" I met Dr. Ben Carson when I bought his book at a conference, and he signed it for me... I love signed books!!!! Very inspiring story! "
— Sharon, 2/20/2014 -
" Good Book of inspirattion! "
— Pevolpez, 2/16/2014 -
" Really inspiring. I love true stories - and this is a great one to read. Uplifting. It makes you want to go out and accomplish things against all odds. "
— Kendra, 2/12/2014 -
" I'm so torn on this book. All the makings of an inspirational story but it just didn't inspire me. I felt Dr. Carson came across as arrogant at times. An amazing Dr. No less but at times his story seemed unbelievable and without heart. "
— Rachel, 2/11/2014 -
" Wonderful story! A must read. "
— Joao, 2/9/2014 -
" Very inspirational about a boy who grew up with nothing, but worked hard to become a gifted surgeon who attributes all of his success to God. Great book. "
— Amy, 1/31/2014 -
" Loved it, this is about a guy that came out of the inner city and became a world renown neurosurgeon. I'm recommending it to my children who want to become doctors. "
— Maree, 1/20/2014 -
" I read this book in grade 11 and it was my first biography. It was incredibly inspiring and a very easy and good read. I always enjoy reading success stories of people who weren't fed with a silver spoon. He is a great surgeon but an even better role model because of his values. "
— Kelly, 12/21/2013 -
" ben carson's story is absolutely crazy, amazing, and so blessed. this book, while not extremely well written, is a quick read so worth the 3 or so hours it takes to finish it. "
— Grace, 11/25/2013 -
" Honest and motivational; written for young people to emulate. "
— Janice, 10/22/2013 -
" Inspirational. Incredible. Must read! "
— Pam, 10/19/2013 -
" This is one of the most incredible books I've ever read. It's about a young boy living in Detroit, trying to get out of the inner city. He becomes one of the leading brain sergans at the John Hopkins Medical center. Great story, and true!! You won't want to put it down. "
— Leesa, 9/5/2013 -
" i need the psychiatric version of this guy. "
— RK, 8/1/2013 -
" Simply amazing and greatly inspiring! Still remember the storyline. I made me see every challenge as an opportunity. "
— Chilombe, 6/5/2013 -
" Good man. "
— Sarah, 4/19/2013 -
" Very inspirational! A feel good kind of book. This book is close to my heart because it is about a Brain surgeon. It brought back a lot of feelings and emotions. "
— Lara, 3/20/2013 -
" Excellent read. Very inspiring. There is a movie based on the book and it's excellent as well. "
— JoDell, 2/24/2013 -
" Great book with a great story. Have asked my hubby and kids to read it. I think it is a great example of just being the best "you" that you can be. I also appreciate that someone is not afraid to mention how deity played such a big role in their life. "
— Kristie, 2/21/2013 -
" Excellent story of an excellent life! "
— Chris, 4/20/2012 -
" Great read - good inspiration for students having a hard time in school, or anyone looking to dream and achieve "
— Barbara, 3/19/2012 -
" great inspiration towards the medical field :) "
— Zeke, 11/21/2011 -
" To me this book was truly touching and inspirational and i recommend this book to all. "
— Nicholasv, 10/21/2011 -
" Pretty amazing story and a good lesson for parents on the importance of motivating our children and pushing them to better themselves. "
— Amy, 9/28/2011 -
" Would have given 6 stars if I could "
— Grant, 9/18/2011 -
" An amazing life, overcoming enormous challenges early in his life. Spends the second half of his life performing miracles in neurology.<br/> "
— Abby, 9/10/2011 -
" i think it should be illegal if someone above fifteen years of age has not read this book. Truly inspirational. My personal classic! A must read "
— Monica, 8/19/2011 -
" this taught me that God can put a river in the desert "
— Joan, 8/9/2011 -
" The book was insight into the life of a very gifted man. "
— Andrea, 8/6/2011 -
" A fabulous book that I will be reading aloud to my family! "
— Natalie, 8/4/2011 -
" Honest and motivational; written for young people to emulate. "
— Janice, 5/11/2010
About the Authors
Cecil Murphey has written or coauthored more than 130 books, including the bestselling 90 Minutes in Heaven with Don Piper and the autobiography of Franklin Graham, Rebel with a Cause. A collaborator on the bestseller Gifted Hands with Dr. Ben Carson, Cecil resides in Georgia.
Benjamin Carson, MD, is a professor of neurosurgery, plastic surgery, oncology, and pediatrics, and the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. He serves on the boards of the Kellogg Company, Costco Wholesale Corp., and the Academy of Achievement, among others, and is an Emeritus Fellow of the Yale Corporation. He and his wife, Candy, cofounded the Carson Scholars Fund, a 501(c)3 established to counteract America's crisis in education by identifying and rewarding academic role models in the fourth through eleventh grades, regardless of race, creed, religion and socio-economic status, who also demonstrate humanitarian qualities. There are over 4,800 such scholars in forty-five states. Ben and Candy are the parents of three grown sons and reside in Baltimore County, Maryland.
Gregg Lewis is the award-winning author and coauthor of more than fifty books, including Gifted Hands, The Ben Carson Story, Take the Risk, and The Big Picture.
About Dion Graham
Dion Graham is an award-winning narrator named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine. He has been a recipient of the prestigious Audie Award numerous times, as well as Earphones Awards, the Publishers Weekly Listen Up Awards, IBPA Ben Franklin Awards, and the ALA Odyssey Award. He was nominated in 2015 for a Voice Arts Award for Outstanding Narration. He is also a critically acclaimed actor who has performed on Broadway, off Broadway, internationally, in films, and in several hit television series. He is a graduate of Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, with an MFA degree in acting.