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From inner-city struggles to groundbreaking neurosurgery, Ben Carson's memoir inspires millions worldwide. His journey from poverty to separating conjoined twins demonstrates extraordinary resilience. What childhood habit transformed his failing grades into academic excellence? Discover how faith and determination can overcome seemingly impossible odds.
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From Poverty to Pioneering Neurosurgeon
In the hushed silence of an operating room, a desperate call for more blood shattered the tension. Two 7-month-old twins joined at the back of their heads had already received 50 units of blood, yet they were still bleeding profusely. Every drop of type AB negative at Johns Hopkins Hospital had been depleted. In an unprecedented move, the 70-member surgical team began offering their own blood to save these children. After 22 grueling hours, Patrick and Benjamin Binder were successfully separated-a medical miracle orchestrated by a man who had once been a struggling Black child from Detroit's inner city. This groundbreaking operation catapulted Dr. Ben Carson into international fame, but few knew the remarkable journey that brought him there. His story isn't just about medical innovation-it's about the transformative power of faith, determination, and a mother's unwavering belief in her son's potential.
The Mother Who Refused to Accept Limits
From Academic Failure to Intellectual Excellence
Conquering the Rage Within
Yale, Medical School, and Finding His Path
Pioneering Procedures and Medical Breakthroughs
THINK BIG: A Legacy Beyond Medicine
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