What is the theme in Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Ben Carson, M.D.?

Education, success, and achievement combine to set the theme of the book. Sonya Carson will not settle for anything less than the success of her sons. Even though she has only a third grade education, she is intelligent and know how important education and reading are for the future of her boys. A day does not go by without Sonya encouraging her boys, telling them they can become whatever they want. She is stern and strident in her goals for her sons. Both Ben and his brother achieve their goals.