Think Big

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Summary: Think Big
Review: This is more than just another self-help book. It gives very concrete steps available to all of us for developing our potential, regardless of our station in life. The author stresses the immense value of reading. A must for all, but especially for educators and mentors.

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Summary: Inspirational read!
Review: What a great book to read. I had received this book as a gift and since then I have given the book to my two sons. Everyone enjoyed the true life account of a Mother's love and devotion to her children and the inspirational story of a young man's dramatic life story. This book and "Gifted Hands" should be a 'must' read for all students entering 8th or 9th grade. An uplifting book that children and adults can relate to. I loved it.

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Summary: ...Now, I'm more than a little unimpressed
Review: What motivated me to purchased this book to begin with was the article I read in Readers Digest. I'll admit that I was initially impressed. Now, NO! When someone like Dr. Carson puts that much effort in reflecting thoughts into words or in this case print you would think also that a level of responsibility and respect regarding the outcome should come into play. Chapter Six, I just could not believe his insensitive and thoughtless reference to "inept secretaries." But, it didn't end here...it's apparent that when Dr. Carson digs a hole, he digs a very deep hole. He went on about a former secretary..."I don't know how we're going to manage to let her go" and concluded with "I'm thankful that this problem was resolved without any unpleasantness on my part." Guess what? Dr. Carson was probably part of the problem to begin with. If and when this edition should ever be revised, hopefully Dr. Carson will consider omitting, deleting these negative references to former co-workers. The statements serve no purpose to the readers, but until then, they will go on hurting these individuals and their families for years to come, and that's a real shame.