Ben Carson Gifted Hands Similarities

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In the book “Gifted hands” Ben’s parents are different and similar in many ways.Ben has went through issues that have caused him to experience many emotions.Ben was able to overcome his challenges because of the lessons his mother taught him.Ben Carson’s parents have a few similarities but are more different. Their similar because they both care for ben and his brother.They’re both parents of a family the parents don’t have that many similarities.They have more differences Ben’s mother will do anything for them to keep them satisfied his dad does not really feel the same about Ben and Curtis.

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