“I would like to read the entire passage in his autobiography. Hopefully someone here can do some unbiased research.”
Your wish is my command:
In Carson’s 1990 autobiography, ‘Gifted Hands,’ he wrote: “Later I was offered a full scholarship to West Point.” He added that despite turning the offer down, “As overjoyed as I felt to be offered such a scholarship, I wasn’t really tempted.”
Thank you, flag lady.
Thank you. So at the very minimum, he “embellished” the story. The last twenty-four hours has been enlightening.