>> host: so 39 years when the first lady on the national stage on television. you have returned and i am sure in the minds of many people with applause and in the minds of some others, the ghost of john dean. thanks so much. >> guest: thank you, bob. >> up next from booktv, "after words" with guest host chuck todd of nbc news. this week dr. ben carson and his latest book "one nation: what we can all do to save america's future." in it the prominent former neurosurgeon and presidential critic proposes a road out what he calls u.s. decline. he convinces solutions appeal to every american's decency and common sense. this program is about one hour. >> host: dr. carson, welcome. i think the best way to start before we delve into your book is to delve into you. so tell me, you have a very inspirational book, how you grew up. tell me where you grew up. >> guest: i grew up in detroit. a couple years in boston