Ben Carson

September 18, 1951 – present

Neurosurgeon & Former HUD Secretary

From inner-city poverty to world-renowned neurosurgeon by God's grace

Biography

American neurosurgeon and politician who served as the 17th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (2017-2021). Pioneer in neurosurgery who performed the first successful separation of conjoined twins joined at the head.

Faith & Testimony

A devout Seventh-day Adventist who has spoken extensively about how God guided his journey from poverty in Detroit to becoming one of the world's leading neurosurgeons. His autobiography 'Gifted Hands' details his faith journey.

Sources

Ben Carson — Wikipedia — Biography of the neurosurgeon and public servant
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story — By Ben Carson. His autobiography about faith, poverty, and becoming a neurosurgeon
Gifted Hands (film) — Wikipedia — TV film starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as Carson

Videos

Ben Carson - Gifted Hands Testimony — Carson's story of faith from poverty to neurosurgery is widely shared