by Ben Carson
First published 2015
Dr. Ben Carson draws from his journey from poverty in Detroit to the pinnacle of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The son of a single mother, Carson built a medical career spanning over three decades before retiring as department director. His path took him from humble beginnings to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian recognition. Carson served on the President's Council on Bioethics and authored eight books prior to this work. Together with his wife Candy, he established the Carson Scholars Fund to honor exceptional young people. The narrative weaves through his experiences in medicine, public service, and philanthropy. Carson examines how individual determination intersects with broader American principles. His story moves from the challenges of his youth to his achievements in neurosurgery and beyond. The book reflects on the values that shaped both his personal success and his vision for the country. Carson and Candy now live in Florida with three adult children and two grandchildren.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, business, american, autobiography, biography-memoir, medicine, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches, self-made-man
Setting: Detroit, Florida, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
256 pages · Hardcover · Sentinel