Ben Carson : A Great Man

Benjamin began college in September 1850, and he was known as a “smart, stern, quiet, and religious student.” He followed his father’s stern teaching and joined the local Presbyterian Church. He did not have much of a social life outside of class and did not spend much time with his fellow classmates. Even though, Benjamin quickly discovered that he had a gift for public speaking. He impressed his teachers and peers alike with his words and his fluent thinking. He joined the Union Literary society, a club at his local college, and became its president. Members of the club discussed various subjects that Benjamin enjoyed, such as politics, literature, world history, American history, and speech. Benjamin even gave speeches on these subjects to his classmates and his teachers.

Dr. Ben Carson is the best candidate for the United States of America. His plans for fixing America are greater than all of the other candidates. Carson’s plans will fix all of the problems started by Obama over the last few years. The mistakes that Obama made will not happen under his leadership. He is campaigning during a difficult time for the United States, but he won’t give up on his goal of fixing America.

Ben Carsons succsess was not a path easily walked. As a child Ben struugled with school and easily fell behind. His mother dropped out of school in the third grade, and wasn't capabld of helping her sons with any of their school work. Once his his mother, sonya Carson, found

Ben Carson is a newcomer who has never run for public office and will bring new out look and hope to the white house. Ben Carson’s perspective on how he would run the United States/White House will transform his success as an author and speaker in his campaign for presidency.

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17th, 1706. He was the tenth son of a soap maker, Josiah Franklin. His mother Aliah Folger, which was a second wife of his father. His father had 17 children in all that he took care of. When he was 15, his brother started The English Courant, the first newspaper in Boston. Although, there were two more papers in the city prior to that. Benjamin wanted to start writing on his

Benjamin Franklin was a very important person in our history. He was a man of many great ideas. Not only was he a politician, but he also was an inventor. Being a politician and an inventor we’re only two of his many talents. He was also a strongly religious man.

Ben was the youngest son to Robert and Sonya Carson. Ben's father Robert lived a double life with a double family. Once Sonya found out about his double life, Robert left them leaving their family with nothing. Ben, who had anger issues, often got in trouble at school and home. Ben apologized, rushed home, prayed to God, read his Mother's Bible, and became a Christian. Every day Ben and his brother Curtis would have to read a book which gave him the idea of becoming a neurosurgeon.

Born in Colonial Boston in 1706. Ben was 1 of 17 children. His father Josiah, a soap and candle maker, married Abiah Folger, Ben was there 15th child, and last son. Ben earned his primary education at the Boston Latin School where he was enrolled when he was 8 years old. At the age of 10 Ben’s family could no longer afford it. This was his only formal education. Ben became a candle maker with his father, dipping wax and cutting wicks however, this didn’t fire his imagination (3)

Carson was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Sonya (née Copeland) and Robert Solomon Carson, a Baptist minister and later Cadillac factory worker. Both parents came from large families in rural Georgia and were living in rural Tennessee when they met and married. Carson's mother was only 13 when she married Carson's father. Carson's mother discovered her husband had another family, to which Carson's father eventually moved.[4][unreliable source?][5] Following his parents' divorce when Carson was eight years old, both he and his older brother, Curtis, were raised by their mother, who worked two or three jobs at a time, usually as a domestic servant. They were poor, and his mother occasionally relied on food stamps and other government assistance.[6]

At age 14, Ben realised he differed from his mates and it frightened him, " I thought 'if I stop thinking these thoughts I might turn out not gay' and 'if I try harder to be interested in girls, I might become interested.' I think my friends knew I was gay before I did, but I was lucky. I was never bullied."

In Gifted Hands, Ben Carson explains what it means to THINK BIG, An acronym that he uses to inspire his readers and himself. In the article, “Carson Formally Suspends Campaign”, written by Gabrielle Levy, it explains what Carson said after deciding to drop out of the race. Levy quotes Carson saying, “I did the math...and I realized that it simply wasn’t going to happen” (Levy 2). Included in the acronym mentioned, H stands for honesty. Ben Carson was honest with himself in knowing and realizing he was not going to be the Republican nominee. Levy also mentions what Carson had to say about the behavior of the other candidates, “Carson expressed disappointment with the rhetoric in the Republican contest that has often looked more appropriate to

Dr. Benjamin Solomon Carson was born on September 18, 1951 in Detroit, MI to Sonya Carson and Robert Solomon Carson. When Ben was only eight years old, his mom learned that Robert was a bigamist (it means you secretly have another family) and she divorced Robert. Sonya had to raise Ben and his older brother Curtis by herself. She had to work two or three jobs at a time to get money for the trio. In fifth grade, Ben was given the nickname of “class dummy” because he was the least educated student in his class. But Ben’s mom was determined to change that. She made the boys read two books every week and write a book report about it. Sonya also limited the boys’ television time to only two shows a week. In fact, after sometime, Ben started to love reading! Just like his mom wanted, Ben became a kid prodigy.

Even though Ben's mother didn't have quite a good education she pushed and forced her sons to never give up because anyone can be successful.

Doctor, there is a great deal of blood loss! We need to stabilize the patients and give them more anesthetic! Many orders bounced around the operating room as the first conjoined twin separation occurred. A slight movement to the right may rupture a blood vessel. A slight movement to the left may breach a vein. Each move was paramount in the completion of the surgery. After 16 hours of gargantuan pressure, the surgery was deemed a success. One may say that Dr. Ben Carson was destined for success from an early age when in reality his childhood pushed him towards being a model of the typical African-American male stereotype. Every man has a profound story to tell. The story of Dr. Ben Carson is one that consists of many hardships and accomplishments.

It was never about the competition to Sonya, it was always about the growth and effort Ben exerted. Not only did she offer words of encouragement, but a plan to keep her sons on the right track. Even though Ben thought it was beyond him to learn as much as she wanted him to, his motivation was his mother’s constant words of encouragement and undeniable faith in her son. Soon he was on the ride to the top and her confidence in Ben allowed him to start to believe in himself and his capabilities. Not only did she push Ben, but she also pushed Curtis. A little more of a rebel, Sonya constant pushed Curtis to improve his attitude and see the success he was capable of; eventually allowing him to believe in himself as well. No matter how hard of a time she was having, she never gave up, regardless of the amount of effort it took to keep them motivated and on the right