Gifted Hands, Revised Kids Edition by Gregg Lewis & Deborah Shaw Lewis Summary
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From struggling student to legendary neurosurgeon, Ben Carson's journey proves anyone can overcome obstacles. This inspiring biography captivates young readers 9-12, showing how determination, education, and faith transformed a troubled boy into the doctor who revolutionized pediatric neurosurgery. What impossible dream could you achieve?
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From "Dumbest Kid" to World-Renowned Surgeon
Ben Carson's journey begins in the tough streets of Detroit, where poverty and struggle were daily companions. Imagine being labeled the "dumbest kid in fifth grade" by your classmates - a label Ben not only accepted but internalized. Yet this same boy would one day separate conjoined twins and become one of the most celebrated neurosurgeons in medical history. What transformed him? When Ben's father abandoned the family, his mother Sonya - who had only a third-grade education and couldn't even read the book reports she assigned - implemented a revolutionary strategy: limited television, mandatory library visits, and weekly book reports. Though Ben initially resisted, a pivotal moment came in science class when he correctly identified an obsidian rock that stumped his classmates. Suddenly, a lightbulb went on - reading had given him knowledge others didn't have. Within two years, the former "dummy" rose to the top of his class, discovering that intelligence isn't fixed but cultivated through curiosity and persistent learning. Despite working multiple jobs and battling severe depression, Sonya Carson never wavered in her determination. When friends told her she was being too strict, she stood firm. When Ben begged for expensive clothes, she handed him her entire paycheck and challenged him to manage the family finances for a week, teaching him valuable lessons about financial reality. Perhaps most importantly, when eight-year-old Ben declared he wanted to be a "missionary doctor," Sonya offered words that would shape his life: "If you ask the Lord for something and believe he will do it, it will happen." This unwavering belief in possibilities beyond their circumstances became the foundation for everything Ben would achieve.
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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