Dr. Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr
"Ben" Carson was born on September 18th, 1951 in Detroit Michigan. He was raised by his mother who had a third grade education and was married at 13 only to discovered later husband was a bigamist.
Ben Carson didn't do well in school until his mother had banned him and his brother from TV and made them read two books a week and give a report on it; not knowing that his mother didn't know how to read!
He did well in Middle School and High School graduating with honors and went on to take Psychology at Yale University because he felt they had the best debate team. After Yale he went to the University of Michigan Medical School.
Ben went on to become a gift and prominent neurosurgeon world re-known for his brain procedures and for helping with the first successful separation of conjoined twins. He has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and is a devout Christian.
He has authored four bestselling books including Gifted Hands which is his autobiography which talks about working hard and having faith in God. You can find his speech at this years Fellowship Foundation National Prayer Breakfast here.
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