The Big Picture

Getting Perspective on What's Really Important

De: Ben Carson MD

Narrado por: John Pruden

Dr. Ben Carson is known as the originator of groundbreaking surgical procedures and a doctor who turns impossible hopes into joyous realities. But where does this incredible drive and focus come from? According to Dr. Carson himself, the answer is simple: The Big Picture.

Every day when Dr. Carson went to work as a surgeon, he had to make life-and-death decisions. For that reason, and because so many of the people and families he worked with had suddenly been forced to reconsider what's really important in life, he's spent a lot of his own time searching for perspective.

By finding a vision of something truly worth living for--something that shines a light on the best of his amazing talents, energy, and focus--Dr. Carson can discern what matters and leave the rest behind.

In The Big Picture, Dr. Carson sheds light on this life-changing philosophy, giving you the tools and encouragement you need to:

• View hardship as an advantage
• Determine what really matters
• See your life from a new perspective

The Big Picture is all about broadening your perspectives and finding a vision for your own life that can reframe your priorities, energize your efforts, and inspire you to change the world around you. Are you ready to see The Big Picture?

©2010 Ben Carson (P)2010 Zondervan

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Carson's lively storytelling will capture the hearts of his readers." ( Publishers Weekly)

Good Book! Not the best narrator, but great story

Dr. Carson's life story is very interesting to me. I saw the Lifetime movie, Gifted Hands, and have been a fan since then. I've also seen him offering medical insight and political commentary on several news channels. I purchased 2 of his books. This book was good - very inspirational. Dr. Carson makes no apology for being a man of faith - I find that refreshing.
I did not however enjoy the narrator. This would have been so much better if Dr. Carson would have read it, but it was still a good story. I recommend it to anyone interested in a rags to riches story of how to overcome difficult circumstances.

Dr Carson's compassion for health care.

The fact that he said.....

Interest and emphasis have far more to do with achievement than any genetic predisposition.

Very insightful

Big questions, big pictures and big insight. Like Dr. Ben Carson's book. Highly recommend.

great way to learn

great way to learn, expand the knowledge on the go. It is a great way to exercise the mind while you walk, exercise etc.

Religious rubbish

[{ answer : If there was a warning that this book is filled with religious content. Disclaimer, I couldn't get very far through it before I was turned off, and am a fan of Sam Harris' atheist / philosophical / spiritual ideas - just to give an idea on my mini review. I also don't live in America, as I'd likely have known enough about this chap to never entertain buying this book in the first place.

The narrator does a good job, but the content of the book is probably a bit too preachy for atheists. I turned off not long after hearing him use the old \god works in mysterious ways\ rubbish after his patients die, followed shortly by him praying that he'd have a fun time on safari. Of course, the twins die, he sees some pretty animals, and all is well in the world. Hard to stomach life advice from someone who operates like that., type : Overall, question : What would have made The Big Picture better?, id : 55, typeString : overall }, { answer : , type : Story, question : Has The Big Picture turned you off from other books in this genre?, id : 23, typeString : story }, { answer : , type : Performance, question : What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?, id : 27, typeString : performance }, { answer : , type : Genre, question : What character would you cut from The Big Picture?, id : 89, typeString : genre }, { answer : , type : Misc, question : Any additional comments?, id : -1, typeString : misc } ]