Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

By: Cecil Murphey, Ben Carson MD

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

This best-selling book reveals the extraordinary life of Dr. Ben Carson - from inner-city kid to renowned neurosurgeon.

Dr. Ben Carson is known around the world for breakthroughs in neurosurgery that have brought hope where no hope existed. In Gifted Hands, he tells of his inspiring odyssey from his childhood in inner-city Detroit to his position as director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions at age 33.

Filled with fascinating case histories, Gifted Hands will transplant you into the operating room to witness surgeries that made headlines around the world, and into the private mind of a compassionate, God-fearing physician who lives to help others. In 1987, Dr. Carson gained worldwide recognition for his part in the first successful separation of Siamese twins joined at the back of the head - an extremely complex and delicate operation that was five months of planning and twenty-two hours of actual surgery, involving a surgical plan that Carson helped initiate.

Gifted Hands reveals a man with humility, decency, compassion, courage, and sensitivity who serves as a role model for anyone who attempts the seemingly impossible.

©2011 Ben Carson (P)2011 Zondervan

Great book

It was very enjoyable, every young person should read it. Very inspirational, Makes you think about your career. It's for everybody to read not only young people.

Inspiring story and life

Thank you for your life and the way that you lived it to serve God and help people. It’s inspiring and encouraging for all of us

Listen to this with your boys!!!!!!!

Excellent in every way! Thank you Dr. Carson for always following where the Lord led you and believing He would see you through.
Jer. 29:11

Really good and inspiring

It was a amazing book I definitely recommend, I hade to read it for school and so good.

Great Story!

I love how heart warming, true, and educational this story is! Perfect for the whole family! Definitely recommend putting this on your kids reading list!😍

Great Book

I really loved listening to this, each time i hear it i remember more about how great Ben Carson is.

Compelling, spiritual and educational

This book is an extraordinary example of how ones race or background does not have to prevent the full expression and fulfillment of God given abilities.

Wow I felt like I was there.

Wow I felt like I was there I'm from Detroit ,and I felt like I was there recognizing the city ,and the streets. Truly this was a good read.
It's just changing my life already, I appreciate Brother Carson's story, and the narrator was awesome he was really good the emotion that he had it was awesome. 🤓

Great book!

Very good! Zipped right thru it. Very inspiring, especially for those still trying to make their way in their careers.

Amazing, and Inspiring!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would recommend this book to a friend. It is a well written auto biography, full of spiritual encouragement.

What did you like best about this story?

The thing I liked best about this book is how Dr. Carson shares his own life story to encourage others.

Which character – as performed by Dion Graham – was your favorite?

Dion Graham's performance of Ben Carson's character would be my favorite, but he did an excellent job with the entire book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

There was more than one moment in the book that moved me. The entire story is emotionally stirring!

Any additional comments?

Absolutely a great read! The inspiration contained in this book would make a great gift for high school age, and young adults.