Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

By: Cecil Murphey, Ben Carson MD

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2011 Ben Carson (P)2011 Zondervan

Inspirational!

What a great story about a plain spoken, persevering, sincere man whose love for and faith in God drove him to become a pediatric neurologist, motivational speaker for youth and champion of all mankind. This man, with his "gifted hands" is a gift from God for all who know him or of him.

love it!

Easy read, inspiring, must read, life changing! My boys wil read this motivational biography.

Humble healer.

Absolutely loved this story. So poignant. Such an inspiring example. Always glorifying God. Humble healer.

Remarkable!

Where does Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Ben Carson is such a wonderful man. God gifted him with a mother who taught him the Love of Jesus! So intelligent, so common sense with a wife sent from heaven!

Which scene was your favorite?

When he was operating on children, when no one else would take the chance.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes!

Any additional comments?

Yes, before this book, I was leery of Ben Carson being our next president, but to my surprise, he is exactly what America needs! Brains, forethought, common sense, caring for the American people, and most of all listening and obeying God's directions. God is using this faithful servant to bring about miracles. Ben never credits himself, but credits God and is thankful that he is able to hear God's word. Dr. Carson, never says "no" to God and many situations which seem impossible miraculously come out pretty perfect!

Inspiring story

This was a down to earth bio of a man who shows impossible can be overcome.
He has a no excuses approach to life interwoven with a great faith in God.

Great story

A very inspiring story. I'm going to recommend to my friends and family.
Dr. Carson gifted and a truly good person.

God is With Us

No doubt God played a role in lives of people in this book. Patient, Doctor, and God. I loved the book and the way it reminded me of the importance of my relationship with my creator.

Should be required reading in all schools!

What a beautifully raw, honest, and uplifting book. This book has changed my life forever and highly recommend every single person to read it and give to someone else and their children.

Inspiring!

I enjoyed the movie, but I loved the book because it contained so many more details and insights. I felt inspired and empowered by the example Ben Carson and his dear mother. Highly recommend!

Should be required reading

Loved it. Inspiring. Humbling. Informative. Awesome. Challenging. Reflective. Undeniable. A checklist of what could be missing in your life