Remarkable man, remarkable life.
929111
Great read.  Learned so much about the political climate pre-WWII, about living a committed Christian life.  An amazing man who gave it all.
4699466
One of the best biographies I've read, about one of the most extraordinary men that have ever lived. A must-read by any business person.
4535087
Dr. Carson has accomplished much in his amazing life. He accepts the fact that he is gifted, but he is humble in his acceptance of the gift and realizes the source of his gift. I appreciated knowing more about this man.
773963
A beautiful biography of a great man. It's refreshing to read a well written, incredibly researched biography of a community leader and teacher. He touched more lives directly than an celebrity. We need more books like this in the world.
719244
The book was very enlightening. A very interesting man, a very interesting life, a very interesting philosophy.
1002114
This book provides an in-depth view of a life fully lived by an extraordinary man going from blind to sight.  Its positive, well written and full of interesting details.  I would recommend this fascinating book.
4927596
This book gave me such insight to the man.  I liked the attention given to his personal life, not just his career.  What a remarkable hero!
745470
An honest account of an interesting man's life.
2650346
This man is a rare example of d depth of male character with much respect for all humanity. Walking in the white mans world he kept the essence of his Indian heritage. He did it well and is an example of humanity to which any person can aspire.
165042
This is an incredibly well-written biography of a man so remarkable that it's hard to believe he's still working his miracles in this venal old world.

Paul Farmer grew up in an eccentric (to understate it!) family.  With brains aplenty, he earned an advanced degree in anthropology AND an MD at Harvard.  Concurrently.  And, during his residency, he spent half of his time in Haiti treating patients at a clinic he founded.  He was also at the top of his medical class in every regard.  By age 27, he had treated more illnesses than most doctors would see in a lifetime.

Other than brains, Farmer's most marked attribute is his understanding of poverty and his abiding belief that one man can make a difference.  He is a hands-on doctor who thinks nothing of hiking 7 hours through the wasteland of central Haiti to verify that a TB patient is taking his meds and then examining and treating everyone who appears in the hut's doorway to see Dr. Paul.  Or of challenging and thereby changing the World Health Organization's protocol on treating multidrug-resistant TB.  Or of achieving the impossible:  getting American pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices by 90+ percent for his patients.  Or of getting into Siberian prisons and convincing Russian officials to treat prisoners' HIV/AIDS and TB.  He accomplishes this on almost zero dollars.  In the midst of all this, Farmer makes time to speak at numerous international conferences, recruit volunteers, and return to Mass General where he is a renowned teacher and diagnostician, worshipped by patients and students alike.  But he always goes back to his beloved clinic in Haiti.  Still, Farmer is a most modest man----smart, funny, continually teaching everyone around him--patients, colleagues, and itinerant biographers alike.

Farmer represents not only what medicine and doctors could be, but what Man could be.  I do truly suspect that he is a saint.  Literally.  I also suspect that spending even a day with Farmer would be a life-changing event.  Highly, highly recommended.
704672
An amazing man from such unbelievable humble beginnings who has contributed so much to medicine and today's society. He is living proof that man can achieve if he is only willing to make the effort and use his brain in any field, not just once but everyday. Theodore Roosevelt would have loved Ben Carson because Roosevelt also believed in "getting out and doing". The Ben Carson story should be required reading and discussion in every school.
980165
I am absolutely in awe of this gifted man!  Will continue to read all available material concerning his remarkable life and accomplishments as well as about his lovely, remarkable wife and many friends.
3735096
Truly, a story of a brilliant self made man (with a little help along the way) worth reading. Inspiring in that the triumphs and numerous struggles are included revealing the joys and heartaches of his working career and family life. Other than a stint in the U.S. Air Force, my employment has been as an hourly worker and I wish my employers had had the concern and care for my welfare as Mr. Goldbach had for all those at Metro Machine. Bravo to him for his selflessness and great generosity to his workers, community, friends and family. Janet is " the woman behind the man" and a friend to everyone she meets. A wonderful lady, artist and personal friend.
4479384
I have the deepest admiration for this remarkable person. He has real insight into the political arena and isn't afraid of telling it like it is. I also deeply admire his wife for standing by him through his trials and tribulations following his accident. The reading is deep, but profound.
3049161
This is a great story about an amazing man, an amazing network of friends and support and an amazing recovery.  A great read.
1935911
An extraordinary tale of a extraordinary life of an extraordinary person. Roy Starkey shows us that nothing is impossible for the one who dares. I wish that this book will be an inspiration for todays younger generation. It is still not to late to follow in Roy's wake.
1044741
He has done remarkable achievements in his life. He was born as very poor person like any others at that time, but he has overcome his destiny with unbelievable courage. He is not pure but very practical, which defines his whole life. I respect him so much.