Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder | Edward M. Md Hallowell, John J. Md Ratey | Real Help!

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	Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder Edward M. Md Hallowell, John J. Md Ratey Ballantine Books, 2005 - 416 pages average customer review:based on 68 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Great!

This is a terrific book. I read it a couple of weeks ago - borrowed it from the local library, and have now got a copy on order. I'm sure I will come to it again and again - as there is so much in it. Hallowell and Ratey have covered many different aspects of ADHD: nutrition, cerebellum stimulation exercises, links with addiction and creativity, ADD and the education system, learning disabilities, medications, etc.

The fact that the chapters are short is wonderful. And I love the humourous writing style. (I actually had to force myself to stop reading a couple of times so that I could savour what I had just read! [I especially liked the line "I enjoy my stupid old brain" (though perhaps you need to read it in context [it's on p145])])

The only thing I wished after reading this book was that there had been a chapter on ADHD in girls and women. Though there are excellent books dedicated to ADD women, I think it would also be great for more general ADHD books to cover some of the specific difficulties faced by women. (there are examples of female ADDers in DfD, of course, but there is no section specifically on gender and ADD). Also, a few of the chapters seem like they could easily be expanded into full books. (perhaps future projects for these two authors?) But it still gets a five star rating, because of the breadth and quality of what *is* included... And becuase of its very positive and empowering spirit.

Thumbs up!

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Wide variety of specific suggestions and actual information. Not just general advice and common sense!
Though not all suggestions will or should work for everyone, this book gave me a whole list of new avenues to explore after having already tried other books, therapists and the web.
I bought this book at time when I thought I had fought and improved as much as I could, and I would have to live with the rest of my "disorganization". Luckily, the friendly and optimistic dialog contained in this book convinced me that this plateau was a common stage and that there was still a lot of progress to be made.

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Finally, Somebody knows what they're talking about

As an adult with ADHD, I really appreciated this book's frank approach to all the sides of having ADHD. The authors have it too, which helps, because they are successful professionals. I am a professional who plans to be more successful once my doctor and I get my medication right. I have read it twice now and will continue to use the book as an invaluable resource.

Must Read

Eay to understand. All the basic information you need to understand the condition of ADD.

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