I've always found Dr. Ben Carson to be an astute and insightful person. I've been a fan of his long before his run for the Republican nomination for President in 2014. As a matter of fact, I believed then (and still do) that he was one of the most - if not the most - qualified candidates in the field. I knew, however, that he had little, to no chance of winning the nomination.
I didn't feel that his race would have any negative affect on the nominating process, but rather it was the fact that he is so soft spoken. Voters are much more likely to pick a loudmouthed buffoon over a quiet, thoughtful individual.
I'm not the only person to appreciate his latest book, Created Equal: The Painful Past, Confusing Present, and Hopeful Future of Race in America. It is a New York Times Bestseller, after all. Reviews by people certainly more impressive than myself have been positive:
“ Created Equal
is a book that speaks truth to power and is so very needed in today’s divided society. Dr. Carson’s sensible solutions and advice should be heeded by all Americans that wish to see our nation united once again." - Dr. Alveda King
"Dr. Carson’s Created Equal
brilliantly reveals the destructiveness of false divisions in society through his moving conversation on education, faith, race, and values in America." - Newt Gingrich
"You can't cancel Dr. Carson. Get ready to be informed, enraged, and entertained. In Created Equal , Dr. Carson draws on his inspiring personal success to weigh in on the national debate around race and equity. It is just what the doctor ordered—a stronger, more unified country." - Juan Williams
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