Gifted Hands

Primary Sources

Books:
Carson, Ben, and Cecil Murphey. Gifted Hands. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1990. Print. "Gifted
Hands" is a book written to inform readers of how he overcame poverty to become a famous
neurosurgeon. I choose this book as educational reference for my thesis statement.

Carson, Ben, and Cecil Murphey. Think Big: Unleashing Your Potential for Excellence. Grand Rapids,
MI: Zondervan Pub. House, 1992. Print. After telling the story of how he overcame an inner-city
background to become a world renowned neurosurgeon (Gifted Hands), Dr. Ben Carson now
gives an inspirational look at the philosophy of life that helped him meet life's obstacles and leap
over them.
Direct Quotes:
Carson, Benjamin. "Ben Carson Quote." BrainyQuote. Xplore, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/bencarson490146.html>. This quote from
Dr.Carson showed his dedication to his studies.This quote helped me to understand how he made
it through the obstacles. I used the source on my home page as well as an educational reference
to my thesis.

Carson, Benjamin. "Ben Carson Quotes." Ben Carson Quotes (Author of Gifted Hands). Zondervan,
Jan. 1990. Web. 14 Oct. 2015. <http://www.goodreads.com/author/.quotes/11100.Ben_Carson>.
This quote is an excerpt from Dr.Carson's famous book,Gifted Hands.This quote helped me to

comprehend how dedicated Dr.Carson was to his studies.This quote also highlights how he dealt
with obstacles.I used this source on my home page.
Images:
Carson, Benjamin S. Dr. Ben Carson Discusses the Bijani twins. Digital image.
Http://malialitman.com. N.p., 06 May 2015. Web. 28 Nov. 2015.
<http://malialitman.com/2015/05/06/this-is-what-happens-when-a-retired-surgeon-runs-forpresident/>. This image captures the moments in which Dr.Ben Carson discusses the Bijani
twins. The diagram used to explain the surgical case shows the obstacles Carson faced. This
source was used as an educational reference to my thesis as well as my process paper.

Dr.Carson Discusses Surgery of Adult Conjoined Twins. Digital image. Grabpage.info. N.p., n.d. Web.
13 Oct. 2015. <http://grabpage.info/t/www.bing.com:80/images/search?
q=Benjamin+Carson+Siamese+Twins&FORM=RESTAB>. This pictures shows the viewer in
detail how the twins were conjoined differently from previous cases of Dr.Carson. As a result of
the twins age it was more difficult because of their brains had been adherent for so long. The
picture also shows the expertise and skill needed to carry out the successful surgery. I used this
picture as a part of a gallery of images and also as an education reference for my thesis
statement.

Interviews:
Dreifus, Claudia. "A Pioneer at a Frontier: The Brain of a Child." The New York Times. The New York
Times, 03 Jan. 2000. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2000/01/04/health/conversation-with-benjamin-s-carson-pioneer-

frontier-brain-child.html>. In this interview Dr.Carson explains is past daily schedules as a

In Depth with Ben Carson. C-Span Cable, 2013. In Depth with Ben Carson. C-Span Cable, 04 Aug.
2013. Web. 07 Oct. 2015. <http://www.c-span.org/video/?313840-1/depth-ben-carson>. During
this interview Dr.Carson talked about his life and career.This interview goes into further detail of
his findings and what led up to the first successful separation of conjoined twins.I used this
interview as an educational reference for my thesis.

Keneally, Meaghan. "Twins' Surgeon Talks of Failed Separation." ABC News. ABC News Network,
n.d. Web. 07 Oct. 2015. <http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/story?id=128393&page=1>. This
interview between Bury and Dr.Carson hones in on a specific case. In this case Dr.Carson had to
separate conjoined twins Laleh and Ladan Bijani who were different from previous cases in
which he separated conjoined twins. These set of twins were 29 years old meaning their brains
were fused for 29 years, so their brains were extraordinarily adherent to each other.
Articles:
Carson, Benjamin. "Find a Specialist." Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D. John Hopkins Medicine, n.d.
Web. 5 Nov. 2015. The article zones in on Dr.Carson's education leading up to his successful
career in neurology. It also talks about his many certifications and publications. I used this source
as an educational reference to my Historical Context page.

Secondary Sources:

Articles:
Arnold, Wayne, and Denise Grady. "Twins Die Trying to Live Two Lives." The New York Times. The
New York Times, 08 July 2003. Web. 15 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/09/world/twins-die-trying-to-live-two-lives.html>. This July
9, 2003 edition of the New York Times explains how the Ladan and Laleh Bijani twins surgery
wasn't a success. This article helped build my knowledge of the fact that all of Dr.Carson's
surgeries on conjoined twins and or in general weren't a success. I used this article as an
reference for my Historical Context page.

"Benjamin Carson Biography." -- Academy of Achievement. N.p., 04 May 2015. Web. 06 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/car1bio-1>. This article from the May 4,2015 edition
of the Academy Of Achievement article outlines the obstacles throughout his childhood and
career for Carson .It also highlights key events leading up to the success of the Pediatric
Neurosurgeon.

"Ben Carson Archive - National Review Online." National Review Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Nov.
2015. This source reveals the many different certifications of Dr.Carson.It also discusses the
different fields Dr.Carson has experience in.This source was used as an educational reference to
my thesis.

"Benjamin Solomon Carson, Sr., M.D." Hopkinsmedicine.org. John Hopkins Medicine, n.d. Web. 15
Oct. 2015. <http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/stlm/carson.html>. This article created by John

Hopkins Medicine outlines major events throughout his career. It includes the first successful
surgery in 1982 and cases following it.I used this source on my historical context as well as an
educational reference.

Biography.com Editors. "Ben Carson Biography." Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 02
Oct. 2015. This biography of Ben Carson outlines the fact that this medical procedure hasn't been
used before on conjoined twins. It also summarizes a time when Ben Carson's procedure failed in
an attempt to separate conjoined twins. Lastly this source gives examples of when Carson used
his failures and built upon it to become a better doctor.

Bubala, Mary. "Girl Thriving Years After Having Half Her Brain Removed." CBS Baltimore. CBS, 10
July 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015. <http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/07/10/girl-thriving-yearsafter-having-half-her-brain-removed/>. This article outlines a particular girl,Jessie Hall. Half of
Jessie's brain was removed to prevent seizures.The article also suggests Jessie is doing thriving
after the risky operation.

"Carson, Benjamin Solomon." UXL Newsmakers. 2005, Gloria; LaBalle Candace Lam, and Michael
Mueller. "Carson, Benjamin Solomon." Encyclopedia.com. HighBeam Research, 01 Jan. 2005.
Web. 22 Oct. 2015. <http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Benjamin_S._Carson.aspx>. The
article breaks down Dr.Carson career into major sections.It starts by going over his
education.Next the first successful separation of conjoined twins.Lastly Dr.Carson greatest
challenge,separating adult conjoined twins.

"Dr. Ben Carson: A Healer Beyond the Operating Room." Http://afam.nts.jhu.edu/. JHU, 2004. Web.
15 Oct. 2015. <http://afam.nts.jhu.edu/people/Carson/carson.html>. This biography outlines how
Dr.Ben Carson impacted people inside and out of the hospital.It also highlights when Dr.Ben
Carson realized how he could successfully separate conjoined twins. I used this biography as an
educational reference for my thesis.

"Dr. Ben Carson Articles - Political Columnist & Commentator." Townhall.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 05
Nov. 2015. This source reveals the many different certifications of Dr.Carson.It also discusses
the different fields Dr.Carson has experience in.This source was used as an educational reference
to my thesis.

Henig, Robin Marantz. "SCIENTIST AT WORK: Benjamin S. Carson; For Many, Pediatric
Neurosurgeon Is a Folk Hero." The New York Times. The New York Times, 07 June 1993. Web.
22 Oct. 2015. <http://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/08/science/scientist-work-benjamin-s-carsonfor-many-pediatric-neurosurgeon-folk-hero.html?pagewanted=all>. This article highlights major
moments from when Dr.Carson first arrived at John Hopkins until he retired. The article also
discusses the surgical challenges throughout his career.I used this source as an educational
reference for my historical context page.

Logan, Gary J. "Separate Fates." John Hopkins Magazine. John Hopkins Medicine, 4 June 2004. Web.
22 Oct. 2015. <http://pages.jh.edu/jhumag/0205web/separate.html>. The June 4th edition of the
John Hopkins Magazine discusses the separation of the Block Twins.The article also includes

details of the difficulty of the surgery.I used this source as an educational reference for my
Historical Context page.

"The President's Council on Bioethics: Benjamin S. Carson Sr., M.D." The President's Council on
Bioethics: Benjamin S. Carson Sr., M.D. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
<https://bioethicsarchive.georgetown.edu/pcbe/about/carson.html>. The article gives the overall
background of Dr.Carson.It discusses the first successful separation of conjoined twins.Lastly the
article includes the awards Dr.Carson have won throughout his career as a neoutrosurgeon

Rogers, Kara. "Ben Carson | Biography - American Neurosurgeon and Politician." Encyclopedia
Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2015. Web. 22 Oct. 2015.
<http://www.britannica.com/biography/Ben-Carson>. The article gives a summary of
Dr.Carson's major operations and achievements.The article also includes books written by
Dr.Carson.Lastly the article suggests Dr.Carson's procedures and methods influenced other
operations.

Siese, April. "Bustle." Bustle. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2015. <http://www.bustle.com/articles/103079who-are-the-conjoined-twins-ben-carson-separated-patrick-benjamin-binder-were-seven-monthsold>. This article highlights the particular Binder Twin operation,in which Dr.Carson separated
craniopagus twins.The twins underwent the surgery at 7 months.The risks of the operation were
high.I used this article as an educational reference to my historical context page.