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“When I was in the fifth grade I thought I was stupid, so I conducted myself like a stupid person and achieved like a stupid person. When I was in the seventh grade I thought I was smart; I conducted myself like a smart person and achieved like a smart person. What does that say about human potential?” The empowering words of Ben Carson, famous neurosurgeon, and American idol, summarizes perfectly the power of a man’s mind. Dr. Carson knows what it takes in order to overcome adversity and willpower. His well-written autobiography Gifted Hands stresses to its readers the belief in God, belief in yourself, and commitment to excellence-values he first learned from his mother. Gifted Hands captivates readers’ minds and illustrate the power of moral character. Dr. Carson’s autobiography, Gifted Hands, shares his journey from a frustrated, bad-tempered inner-city youth to a world-renowned surgeon who revolutionized pe