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Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction, Medical, Biography + Autobiography. Subgenre: Biography + Autobiography / Religious, Surgery / General, Medical, Biography + Autobiography / Science + Technology. Age: 9-12 years. Publisher: Zondervan. Pages: 142. Language: English. Format: paperback. Release Date: January 1, 2010. Date Published: January 1, 2010.

This is the mass market edition of the popular book by Dr. Ben Carson whose inspiring story tells of a frustrated inner-city kid whose faith in God helped him become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

From School Library Journal YA-- A brief, easy-to-read autobiography of a black man who is one of today's leading neurosurgeons. While pursuing his career, Carson encountered prejudice, negative peer pressure, and politics in getting a job. His sense of humor, faith in God, patience, and his belief in the work ethic come through without preaching. In the last chapter, Carson gives recommendations to students on ways to live and to achieve. --Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA Copyright...

"Gifted Hands" by and about Ben Carson, M.D., is the inspiring story of an inner-city kid with poor grades and little motivation, who, at age 33, became director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital.

Young Ben Carson didn't have much of a chance. Growing up in a broken home amongst poverty and prejudice, his grades suffered and his temper flared. And yet, his mother never lost her faith in him. Insisting he follow the opportunities she never had, she helped to grow his imagination, intelligence and, most importantly, his belief in himself. That faith would be his gift — the thing that would drive him to follow his dream of becoming one of the world's leading neurosurgeons.

Gifted Hands 20th Anniversary Edition: The Ben Carson Story - The remarkable surgeon who gives children a second chance at life. The inspiring story of Ben Carson, M.D. takes readers into the life of an inner-city youngster who rose above his circumstances to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. 5.7 wide x 8.3 high x 0.9 deep in.

Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Actor in a Supporting Role, Jerry Maguire, 1996) stars in this true story about a renowned brain surgeon who overcame obstacles to change the course of medicine forever. Young Ben Carson didn’t have much of a chance. Growing up in a broken home amongst poverty and prejudice, his grades suffered and his temper flared. And yet, his mother never lost her faith in him. Insisting he follow the opportunities she never had, she helped to grow his imagination, intelligence...

Item Description From the pages of his bestselling book Gifted Hands, Dr. Ben Carson comes to life in this even more inspiring DVD. Instead of having to imagine the man and his world, you can actually see and hear Ben Carson at home with his family and watch his gifted hands during surgery. You can observe him encouraging school children to try to be all that they can be. And you can accompany him on his professional rounds at Johns Hopkins UniversityHospital. In 1987, Dr. Carson gained worldwide...

VIEW LARGER Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Carter, Thomas | (DVD-Video ) Cuba Gooding Jr. portrays Dr. Ben Carson, a man who was inspired by his mother and his faith to overcome adversity and become one of the world's leading neurosurgeons. SKU: 9303078802 Manufacturers Part #: 4339631452 Retail Price: $16.99 | Sale Price: $11.99 | Savings of 29%

Gifted Hands by and about Ben Carson, M.D., is the inspiring story of an inner-city kid with poor grades and little motivation, who, at age thirty-three, became director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Gifted Hands will transplace 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. In 1987, Dr. Carson gained worldwide recognition for his...

Pages: 232, Edition: Reprinted, Hardcover, Zondervan

Description Publisher's Description Author Bio Gifted Hands 20Th Anniversary Edition The inspiring story of Ben Carson, M.D. takes readers into the life of an inner-city youngster who rose above his circumstances to become director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. Gifted Hands 20Th Anniversary Edition In 1987, Dr. Benjamin Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head. Carson...

Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. (Actor in a Supporting Role, Jerry Maguire , 1996) stars in this true story about a renowned brain surgeon who overcame obstacles to change the course of medicine forever. Young Ben Carson didn’t have much of a chance. Growing up in a broken home amongst poverty and prejudice, his grades suffered and his temper flared. And yet, his mother never lost her faith in him. Insisting he follow the opportunities she never had, she helped to grow his imagination, intelligence...

Ben Carson used to be the class dummy. Today he is one of the world’s most brilliant surgeons. Gifted Hands Kids Edition tells the extraordinary true story of an angry, young boy from the inner city who, through faith and determination, grew up to become one of the world’s leading pediatric neurosurgeons. When Ben was in school, his peers called him the class dummy. But his mother encouraged him to succeed, and Ben discovered a deep love of learning. Ben found that anything is possible with trust...

A role model for today! Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding, Jr., stars in the riveting true story of world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson. Discover how Dr. Carson's own struggle to overcome poverty and learning problems---with the encouragement of a loving mother---inspired him to treat impoverished children from all over the world. As seen on TNT. Rated PG-13. Approx. 90 minutes. DVD Features: Behind the Scenes of Gifted Hands Triumph and Inspiration: The Journey of Dr. Ben Carson English...

Pages: 224, Edition: Reprint, Library Binding, Turtleback