"As a kid, his knife was a weapon. Now he uses it to save lives." An easy reading chapter book for the elementary student about this world-famous brain surgeon, a former failing student and troubled youth from the inner-city of Detroit. Thrill to his victory over personal problems - a violent temper and low-grades. Be inspired by his mother's determination that her Ben was not "the class dummy" as his peers dubbed him. Watch this modern hero overcome academic & personal obstacles to advance to world prominence as a humble, God-fearing, highly successful pediatric neurosurgeon. Buy one for your child. And why not give a book the next time your child is invited to a birthday party - this book! 108 pages