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Think big
unleashing your potential for excellence
First published 1992 · 280 pages
An earnest, faith-fueled roadmap for turning early disadvantages into extraordinary achievements through discipline and belief.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting down with a wise, deeply encouraging mentor who believes in your untapped potential. The narrative unfolds at a steady, reflective pace, blending personal memoir with actionable, faith-based life lessons. It carries an atmosphere of unwavering hope, rooted in the author's own journey from a struggling student to a world-renowned surgeon. The prose is straightforward and conversational, stripping away pretense to deliver earnest advice on discipline, the power of reading, and the importance of a strong moral compass. It is an uplifting, grounding experience that will deeply resonate with readers seeking wholesome motivation, Christian inspiration, and a gentle but firm push to take personal responsibility for their own excellence.
- Mood
- uplifting
- hopeful
- reflective
- Tone
- earnest
- encouraging
- didactic
- inspirational
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- overcoming adversity · power of education · faith in action · maternal influence · personal responsibility
- The writing
- Straightforward and conversational, prioritizing clear life lessons and relatable anecdotes over literary flourish.
- The arc
- Transitions from the vulnerability of childhood insecurity to the quiet confidence of hard-won, faith-grounded success.
- Who it's for
- Readers seeking wholesome, faith-based motivation and practical wisdom on achieving excellence despite early disadvantages.
Content notes
- poverty
- racial prejudice
- medical trauma
About the book
Benjamin, is this your report card?" my mother asked as she picked up the folded white card from the table.
Description from Open Library.
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