Ben Carson

Part of the Heroes of History series

A young dreamer overcomes adversity to become a pioneering neurosurgeon, facing life-and-death challenges.

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192 pages· ~1000L

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In Detroit, young Ben Carson dreams of becoming a doctor despite poverty and poor grades. Now a renowned neurosurgeon, he faces a critical surgery that could save or end a young girl's life. As he navigates the high-stakes world of medicine, Carson's journey is one of perseverance, compassion, and groundbreaking achievements. Will his gifted hands succeed against the odds?

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As a child growing up in Detroit, Ben Carson had a dream of becoming a physician, a dream that rose out of struggles with poverty, racism, and poor grades. As Ben persevered and strove for academic excellence, his life became one of compassion and service. Today, Benjamin Carson, MD, is known as the American neurosurgeon with gifted hands. The first surgeon to successfully separate twins joined at the head, he directed pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital for over a quarter of a century. His life continues to be a model of what it means to care deeply, serve brilliantly, and lead courageously (1951-).

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