Books like Gifted hands by Ben Carson

Debuted in 1987, Dr. Ben Carson earned worldwide acclaim for his role in the first successful separation of Siamese twins linked at the back of the head, a complex 22‑hour procedure that showcased his meticulous surgical planning. Throughout his career, Carson continued to push medical boundaries, notably performing rare hemispherectomy operations that gave a new lease on life to children previously deemed untreatable. Raised in Detroit by a mother with only a third‑grade education, Carson faced early academic struggles and a volatile temperament that threatened a criminal path. Encouraged by his mother and guided by faith, he transformed his trajectory—topping his class, earning a scholarship to Yale, attending the University of Michigan Medical School, and ultimately becoming director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins at age 33. "Gifted Hands" offers an intimate look at the operating rooms that made headlines and the personal convictions that underpin Carson’s work. The book highlights his humility, wit, and compassionate drive to help others, presenting a compelling narrative of perseverance and innovation in neurosurgery.

First publish date: 1990