{"product_id":"gifted-hands-the-ben-carson-story-9780310546511","title":"Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGifted Hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you learn more about Dr. Carson's amazing story, you'll be inspired to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake charge of your own destiny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone your God-given gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace adversity head on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with fascinating stories, \u003cem\u003eGifted Hands\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarson M. D., Ben:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., became the chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1984 at the age of 33, making him the youngest major division director in the hospital's history. He has written and published nine books, four of which were co-authored with Candy, his wife of 40 years. Dr. Carson was the recipient of the 2006 Spingarn Medal. In June 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. U.S. News Media Group and Harvard's Center for Public Leadership recognized Dr. Carson as one of \"America's Best Leaders\" in 2008. In 2014, the Gallup Organization, in their annual survey, named Dr. Carson as one of the 10 Most Admired Men in the World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Carson and his wife are co-founders of the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes young people of all backgrounds for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments. In addition, Dr. Carson is now the Honorary National Chairman of the My Faith Votes campaign and continues to work tirelessly for the cause of the American people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurphey, Cecil:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Cecil Murphey, author of 112 books, has also assisted well-known personalities in writing their biographies.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarson, Ben:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., became the chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1984 at the age of 33, making him the youngest major division director in the hospital's history. He has written and published nine books, four of which were co-authored with Candy, his wife of 40 years. Dr. Carson was the recipient of the 2006 Spingarn Medal. In June 2008, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. U.S. News Media Group and Harvard's Center for Public Leadership recognized Dr. Carson as one of America's Best Leaders in 2008. In 2014, the Gallup Organization, in their annual survey, named Dr. Carson as one of the 10 Most Admired Men in the World.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDr. Carson and his wife are co-founders of the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes young people of all backgrounds for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments. In addition, Dr. Carson is now the Honorary National Chairman of the My Faith Votes campaign and continues to work tirelessly for the cause of the American people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604004638994,"sku":"9780310546511","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4c298cfd-d635-43de-92d8-a6795b633f12.jpg?v=1732252249","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gifted-hands-the-ben-carson-story-9780310546511","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}