Ben Carson

Today's Heroes

by Gregg Lewis, Deborah Shaw Lewis

Take an up-close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today's Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages eight to twelve will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. In Today's Ben Carson, learn the inspiring story of an inner-city kid who went from 'class dummy' to a world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon. Many had given up on Ben, including himself, but his mother never did. She encouraged him to do better and reach higher for his dreams. Just when things seemed like they were going well, in a fit of rage, Ben does the unthinkable and nearly kills one his best friends. Read how Ben Carlson was able to accomplish his dream through faith and determination.

Genres: Biography

112 pages, Paperback

First published December 18, 2001

About the author

Gregg Lewis is an award winning author or coauthor of 40 books, including Tom Landry: An Autobiography, The Big Picture with Dr. Ben Carson, Forgiving the Dead Man Walking with Debbie Morris, Jesus M.D. and Safe at Home.

Reviews

[Karly Pinizzotto · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book to prepare for my next novel study at school. Ben Carson’s story is amazing and puts Christ at the center of everything he has done. If you have upper elementary to middle school kids, I highly recommend this book.

[Sena Adin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whoo! Back in the day was totally different from today. Can you imagine a young boy like Ben Carson who was getting bullied, and was being call rude names. I don't know why people call other people names, because later it turns out the person becomes way better than you, and then you'll feel bad for what you did.For example: People kept calling Ben dumb and said he was the dumbest kid in the world. When Ben was in 7th grade, they were in science class, and the teacher had a rock in his hand and asked the class what it was. Nobody raised their hand to answer. Finally Ben raised his hand and gave the name of the rock, and even gave extra facts they wasn't even asked. All the kids were suprised.

At a young age, Ben dreamed to be a surgeon, he thought he wasn't going to be it because he failed a few chemistry classes. Next thing you know he became one of the best surgeons who won a lot of rewards. This book taught me not to ever give up and never let any one stop me from what I want to be when you grow up.

[Tanimowo Femi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grate for all kind, worth reading !!!!

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read all his books a number of times, long before he ended up being my surgeon. He is just
so humble & inspiring and he really is as amazing of a person as he is a surgeon.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this little book in a day. It was well written and interesting.