Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

How Faith Created Gifted Hands Thesis Statement: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, is an exceptionally well written, book and movie that inspires and tells a story of a pediatric neurosurgeon who overcame adversity with faith and determinism. I. Introduction: An imagination combined with faith is the birth of a beautiful creation, Ben Carson is a great example of this combination. Ben Carson’s autobiography was assigned to me by Professor Harkins-Pierre. I chose to evaluate this book as well as

Pact,” by Drs. Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt, and “Gifted Hands: A Ben Carson Story,” by Ben Carson. These two books are similar in multiple aspects such as: the influences, and environment the characters are exposed to; the characters goals and struggles; and the purpose for writing the books and the lesson learned from reading the books. All of these aspects together develop an underlying theme that both stories have in common. The theme is that education is the key to a tranquil

Study of Gifted Person Introduction A few months ago, my family watched the movie, “Gifted Hands”. Although I had never heard of the movie or the man, Dr. Ben Carson, I found his story and life inspirational. I felt drawn to know more about him. Following the movie, my daughter, Elizabeth, and I goggled Dr. Carson. Since the movie begins with Ben Carson as a poor child who is bullied and made fun of due to his poverty, poor grades in school, and lack of friends, Elizabeth could relate

something. Although reading can give you a lot of knowledge it’s not enough for you in the real world. To become a doctor you actually need experience but knowledge is just as important. I believe that this quote can be applied to “Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story” by Ben Carson with Cecil Murphey and “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, because in these books the author portrays the challenges and hardships the people faced which is their experience and the

In the novel, Gifted Hands by Ben Carson, it slowly unravels a story of a young delinquent, as he becomes the awe inspiring surgeon; who gave children a second chance. The main character of this autobiography is Ben Carson, who withholds many good character traits. One main character trait that Mr. Carson has been his determination. Frequent times throughout the novel, Mr.Carson is struggling with trying to help other patients. In the novel, it states that. “ One my way to the operating room I ran

1. How did Ben Carson's story impact your personal life? Give 2-3 examples. Ben Carson’s story impacted my personal life in many ways. Ben Carson is an inspiration for numerous aspiring doctors or other careers in the medical field. He is also an inspiration to people of color and financially unstable people. He has surpassed multiple hardships and is a very successful person today. Everyone who is active in currents events know who he is because he is running for the Republican Presidential Election

In the film Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, Ben faces and overcomes obstacles that transform him into the prominent individual he stands for today. Obstacles one faces will either build a person or break them. In relation to Ben Carson’s life, these obstacles he has thus far overcome could be clearly noted to have a significantly positive change and meaning in his life. A few of these many remarkable obstacles take place at different moments in his life including his education, university and

Dr. Ben Carson is a candidate with unusual roots that are far removed from the usual candidate’s political or military experience. Carson grew up as a poor, African

find who he or she is. Carson stands up for what he believes in and does not get distracted by other people’s opinions. He is confident in his own choices and is able to differentiate between right and wrong. Feelings and emotions always play with someone’s state of being, but with Carson, he holds them back. Through the support of his friends and their relationships, he makes those feelings become more visible.Values and morals are two things many stand by, but for Carson trust is a big thing for

Gifted Hands is a Christian biography detailing the life of Dr. Ben Carson and his renown in the world of neurosurgery and American medicine itself. Early in life, Dr. Carson’s father left his family which included Dr. Carson, his brother Curtis, and his mother Sonya. Overcoming such obstacles as a pathological temper, academic hurdles, and an upbringing in the poverty-ridden slums of Detroit, Dr. Carson rose to international prominence with his divine talents and his reliance on God. Dr. Ben Carson’s