Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
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Author: Edward M. Hallowell, John J. RateyEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-12-27
ISBN: 0345442318
Number of pages: 380
Publisher: Ballantine Books
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Book Review: A MUST read for ADHDers!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a 23 year old adult living with ADHD. In a nutshell, if you are someone who has questions about ADHD, or you are someone who was diagnosed but never given any information, this book is a must read. Even for those knowledgable about their disorder, this book is a great guidebook. For more info, read on :)
When I was a kid, this wasn't something that was talked about much, therefore I lived my life as "that" kid (the hyper, aggressive kid that was somehow so loving and sweet; the kid that never did her homework and failed classes, yet teachers claimed was so amazingly intelligent and above-average; the kid that was goofy, creative, and who everyone loved, yet was controlling and stubborn.)
It wasn't until I was 22 and in my 6th year of college with 2 more to go (that's ADHD for you) that I picked this book up. I always knew something wasn't right; I was diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, and struggled with bulimea. When I read this book, on a whim, I literally felt as if I had found "god". It was as if a little man crawled in to my head, and wrote a book about my life.
The authors of this book write it catered to the ADHD adult. The text is broken up in to easy-to-read paragraphs with illustrations and stories and fun lists thrown in sparatically. I found myself laughing hysterically at the -isms that are such a part of my life, and crying with comfort when I read about the same struggles I have always dealt with and never had an answer for (did you know ADHD is often misdiagnosed as depression, and even bipolar disorder?! Or that ADHDers often have severe addictions such as drugs or FOOD?!). I lent this book to my friend (who has been aware of his ADHD for atleast 15 years of his life, and has taken Ridalyn for at least 10) and he was dumbfounded. This man is 35, and has struggled with ADHD his whole life He was diagnosed in college, given Ridalyn, and has been working on his struggles ever since. However, he is one of the many who was diagnosed with ADHD but never given any true informaton on the disorder. ADHD is so, so much more than hyperactivity and inattention. It is an entire personality type, which the author of this book describes so beautifully.
In sum, if you have questions about weather you have ADHD, or are someone who was diagnosed but never given any information, this book is for you. I am aware that there are some people who understand their disorder already, and may need something a little more in-depth. But no matter who you are, if you live with ADHD or live with someone who has ADHD, this book is a great, informative, fun read and will surely serve as a guidebook to your life.
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