This book is such a inspiration to myself and to others that read this or are able to watch the movie. This book is a wake up call check for people who haven’t hit a reality check. This book is very inspiring and people should at least get an opportunity to watch the movie , if they don’t get a chance to read this novel. I honestly look up to the author of this novel novel and also Ben Carson's story. He had a lot of struggle while growing up in a broken household but from being pushed by his mother he has accomplished so much and has created a future and a great pathway for children to look up to him.

Ben Carson's story was story of a city kid with poor grades and little motivation from anyone in his household or teacher at his school. Who at age 33 , became director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital. His mother could barely read but still motivated him and his brothers to do better and make them believe that they could do anything they could and made them work harder. The boys didn’t realize that their mother had this problem but still listened to everything that she said because they knew that she only wanted the best for them. She changed the ways in their household so that she could make them realize that they could do what they wanted if they put their mind to it. She made them watch only two motivational and educational Tv shows that would help them motivate their thought process better. The brothers become hooked to a television quiz show, and write two library book reports every week, as their mother had told them. She was a babysitter and house cleaner that devoted her time to work hard and provide for her kids.She saved five dollars every time she earned a paycheck, so she could save up for her previous house and a school that actually wanted the boys in their school programs. Later, Ben and Curtis are transferred to another school.They had many obstacles, downfalls and struggles in their household and in their life.However, they accomplished so much by being pushed and strived to do better. Later, he travels to Germany to help a couple named Peter and Augusta Rausch, who have twins that our conjoined at the head. Dr. Carson thinks he might be able to successfully disjoin the twins, but he says doing so may kill them. Despite this risk, Ben agrees to operate, but spends four months formulating a plan to increase chances of a successful surgery. This novel made me realize that I was once in this position, not getting poor grades or being the only colored in school but that everyone has a downfall and it’s about how you resolve it or try to better yourself. No matter what your downfall is or what you are going through, you can always push yourself a little harder to make a positive path for yourself in life. Dr. Carson is an amazing role model and I commend him on everything that he has done for people on this earth and himself. He deserves endless rewards and praise. He is the perfect example for the quote “ Every minor setback has a major comeback ! “ He inspires me to never give up and want to push myself to succeed to my best abilities.