by Ben Carson
First published 1999
Ben Carson starts as the kid his classmates called the class dummy. He fails tests and feels hopeless about his future. Then something shifts inside him. A passion for learning takes hold. His grades climb from zero to scholarship level. He earns admission to Yale and becomes a trailblazing surgeon. But Carson wants readers to see beyond his career success. He reveals the spiritual and philosophical beliefs that shaped his transformation. Carson examines how faith, vision, and a big picture perspective can guide anyone through hardship. He shares stories from his medical practice, family life, and public speaking. The book covers parenting, business relationships, and friendships through this lens. Carson also tackles social issues like racial diversity, healthcare, and education. He argues that keeping the big picture in mind can change individual lives, communities, and nations. This is not just another autobiography or success manual. Carson shows how belief in human potential, commitment to learning, and faith in limitless possibilities can turn any life around.
Genres: self-help, biography-memoir, inspirational, christian-living
Vibes: inspirational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-adversity, personal-transformation, rags-to-riches
272 pages · Hardcover · Zondervan Pub. House