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WOW!!! Right on the Money! 
Delivered from Distraction
By Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey
Delivered from Distractions may well be the best general book on ADHD to come out in the last five years. This is a groundbreaking book in terms of the balanced view it presents. The authors clearly demonstrate how ADHD can be a debilitating and serious condition but also convincingly argue that there are many gifts associated with what they refer to as ADD trait. This well structured book addresses ADHD across the lifespan and provides insights that will inspire readers into actively learning how to better manage their ADHD and tap into their unique gifts and abilities. This book is definitely not your typical medical model fair, yet is still very mainstream and respectable.
Oh by the way both authors are also diagnosed with ADHD themselves, and I suspect this is why they have such a balanced and positive "beyond just a disorder view".
This is what I would call a first-tier book; one that everyone should have. So if you are only planning to buy one book on ADHD, this one would be an excellent choice. In fact, I liked it so much I have it in three separate formats; hardcover, abridged audio, unabridged audio. Yes it is that good!
Great informational ADD book
I purchased this book after hearing the author speak at a conference. He gives such a positive view on ADD. The book itself is well written especially for individuals with ADD. It has a summary chapter with other chapters that expand on topics. It is a great resource for teachers & parents with children with ADD and also adults with ADD.
Excellent Source of Information
I bought this book because the teacher of my 11-year old son told me that he may have ADHD. When she told me that, I felt very depressed and ignorant. Before reading the book I knew very little about ADHD and I didn't know what to do. I thought that something terrible was going on in my child's life. This book will definitively help you to understand your child, giving you a strong foundation on how to get started in this journey. Thanks to this book I understand what is going on in my child's brain, and because of that I feel that I have a better relationship with him.
good, but missing important information on neurofeedback 
As a counselor and neurofeedback practitioner, I have worked with lots of people with ADD and read and recommended lots of books on the topic. This is one of the better ones. It is well-written, warm, and compassionate. Hallowell has ADD himself and has learned how to succeed despite it. I appreciate his chapters on exercise, nutrition, organization tips, and the Dore method. I will recommend it to my clients for these reasons. But, and this is a big but, his primary intervention for ADD is still Ritalin and other prescription medications. He downplays the risks and side effects of these. And he doesn't even mention neurofeedback (also called EEG biofeedback), which research studies have shown to be very effective for ADD, without the risks of Ritalin and Adderall. Hallowell's otherwise good books would be much improved if he would explore and then teach others about neurofeedback.
ADD is Uplifting
This book lays out the trepidations and benefits for those people with ADD and is a valuable text for those living with people with an electric mind. I think of ADD as a product of our society that became noticed, studied and mapped over the last 10 yrs. Hence, the increase in number of diagnosis. Hollowell clearly points out that ADD has been around for a long time and gives the primary reasons. I would have liked to see other studies done outside of north america to support some of his conclusions.
This book contains excellent technical/physiological explanations and provides a background into how you harness the ADD mind to improve your life and relationships. Although many people without ADD have some of the same symptoms; making piles, procrastinating, self-medicating etc, one has to sort through those and make certain they get a professional diagnosis before going too far. Read it slowly and mark the margins. The resource appendices are also a valuable tool for seeking help or learning more about ADD.
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