Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (Zonderkidz Biography) Paperback – Import, 1 January 2010

I greatly enjoyed this book and all the interesting facts in it. Ben Carson seems to be a great role model with all he has pushed through and accomplished. His story has encouraged me and I’m sure many others. I hear how his mother had Ben and his brother read books and write reports. Then, Ben became the smartest kid in the class. I personally love reading, and I’ve gotten away from it. But, Ben’s story encourages me to read on. My parents have me read educational books in between books I read for fun. Before I wished I didn’t have to, but now I appreciate it.

I love this book too. This book shows how a mother plays the vital role on a child's growth, either mentally or spiritually. I highly recommend this book for children and parents.

A teacher at my daughters school suggested she read some non-fiction books. While doing a search for good stories I found this book. The reviews seemed to be very positive so I gave it a go and we read it together. It truly was an inspirational book, for adults as well as children. A great story which kept us wanting to read more. I was so pleased to read that this talented man was not ashamed to talk about God and how He was involved in his life. In an era when "God" seems to be nearly a dirty word I found it completely refreshing and wonderful. I wish there were more books (and television shows and movies) like this as examples for our children to be inspired by.

I enjoyed this book, particularly the beginning. Near the end it went into the medical side of his life and seemed to lose a little of the personal story. Overall I would suggest others read this.

The Movie, Gifted Hands, is true to the book and Ben Carson's life story. Having seen him in person, he went over everything covered in the movie word for word practically. This book is a great middle school book for a biography assignment. It shows great character how someone can overcome their circumstances and be successful, a great model for today's youth. Incidentally, he is a hysterically funny man, not sure why in public you never see that. When he spoke at a dinner I went to, I thought he was a comedian. Seriously, you'd never guess it from his presidential run, but he is a very jovial guy and his wife is lovely. Watch the movie on Netflix and get the book for your kids or grandkids.