Ben Carson

Dr. Ben Carson

• Born in the slums of Detroit, deep worthy
• His mother and father divorced 
• His mother came form a family of 24 children
• His mother couldn't read
• His mother raised Ben and his brother, Curtis
• Ben was the worst student in his grade school class
• Ben becomes top student in his school 

Student Success Statement

A Choice: Poverty pr Prosperity

"I hated poverty. Poverty is more

of a choice than anything else, and I 

can change that (poverty). It depends

Upon how hard I want to work, and 

I would change it." 

Reflection: This quote is saying like anyone could change 

poverty by just working hard and depending on how hard

you want to work to change poverty.