About this title: Gifted Hands dose not just shed light on a ghetto youth with failing grades who became director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Univesity Hospital at age 33. It takes readers into the operating room to watch incredibly complex, delicate, life-saving surgeries. "He is a model to all the youth of today".--Jesse Jackson.
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Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: HarperPrism
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780061042539ISBN:0061042536
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Very light cover creases. Very light edge and corner wear. No marks. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. The true story of the amazing man who gives children a second change at life. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: New. Orders placed after Dec. 7 cannot be guaranteed delivery before Christmas. GREAT BUY. Brand New From US Distributor. WE ARE A 5 STAR SELLER with OVER 3, 500, 000 BOOKS SOLD. read more
Edition: Later Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Zondervan Publishing House
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780310546511ISBN:0310546516
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket Issued. This is a later printing. "Gifted Hands by and about Ben Carson M.D., is the inspiring story of a inner-city kid with poor grades and little motivation, who, at age thirty-three, became director of pediatric nerosurgery at John Hopkins University Hospital. " This is a soft cover Trade Paperback book. The condition is Very Good+, no jacket issued. The cover is nice and clean as with the pages. The binding is firm, and the spine is straight. The pages are white & ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 2/10/1992
ISBN-13:9780310546511ISBN:0310546516
Description: New. 0310546516 New & Unread Book that Have Remainder Mark/ May Have Slight Handling Wear From Bookstore Shelf. IN-STOCK Now For Immediate Secure Packaging & Delivery. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Zondervan
Date Published: 1992-02-10
ISBN-13:9780310546511ISBN:0310546516
Description: Very Good. Paperback, 1991 PB ed, PO name inside front cvr, else crisp, clean appear s unread copy, no other marks, tears, stains. read more
"A fascinating read about a poor young black kid from Detroit who has ambitions to be a doctor. After many trials to get through school he eventually becomes a gifted neurosurgeon who performs hemispherectomies - removing half of people's brains as well as other intriguing surgeries like crainiectomies. It's quite amazing that half of a person's brain can be removed and the other brain cells will adapt and the individual can still function. I wish I had read this book with a diagram of the human brain close by.
The highlight of Dr. Carson's career is when he separates the two brains of siamese twins.
I particularly liked that he always stayed by what his Mother had taught him. "If you ask the Lord for something believing that He will do it, then He will do it." Hmmm wonder where I've heard that before?"
"The story of a talented, passion-filled man who overcame childhood obstacles to become a worldclass pedatric neurosurgeon. This true story was interesting but did seem, at times, a bit self indulgent. It wasn't an easy read but was inspiring nonetheless. Dr. Ben Carson is a hero to many and has every right to be proud of his accomplishments. I just wish his story could have been written in a more reader-friendly way. There are many little details in the story that could have been presented in a less tedious fashion."
"Gifted Hands is a must read for any one who wants to be inspired. It's a story about a boy who grows up without his father, and learns how to stand on his own given the relentless support and guidance he receives from his mother who constantly encourages him to never settle for second best. In many ways this is a story about a young man who finds his purpose in life - his hands have been gifted to bring healing as a neurological surgeon. Any young person will come away from this book wanting to be better. In this auto/biography, Ben Carson also includes his personal philosophy for success in life - Think Big!"
"I was an extra in the TNT movie based on this book (starring Cuba Gooding Jr., aired February 2009). Unfortunately, all my parts were cut! I had read his book THE BIG PICTURE earlier, but should have read this one before I worked on the set since I was in the final scene and a little confused about what was taking place.
Ben Carson is an amazing person who had every reason to fail (poverty, parents divorced, poor grades, bad temper), but he had a dream to be a medical doctor and his mother encouraged him. He worked hard and succeeded, never letting prejudice or naysayers deter him. He became the first surgeon to successfully separate craniopagus twins joined at the back of the head. Dr. Carson is a fine role model for kids and speaks to them whenever his busy schedule allows. He and his wife Candy also started the Carson Scholars Fund. He attended Yale University as an undergraduate, the University of Michigan medical school, and became the youngest director of pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center at age 33. In 2008, President George W. Bush honored him with a Presidential Medal of Freedom."
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