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 Delivered from Distraction : Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder :: 0345442318
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| Medication? Maybe. Marry the right person and find the right job? A must if you are an adult suffering from ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). So say psychiatrists Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey, authors of the influential Driven to Distraction, published in 1994. In their new book, Delivered from Distraction, Hallowell and Ratey survey the current medical landscape concerning ADD, combining their own clinical observations with the latest research to paint a much more complex and, in many ways, positive picture of the condition than has generally been presented. Hallowell and Ratey embrace the idea that success in life comes more from playing to your strengths than overcoming your weaknesses. In the case of a person with ADD (child or adult), these strengths often include unusually high levels of creativity, charisma, intelligence, and energy. The authors insist that, while medication and other treatments can sometimes work wonders in reducing limitations, surrounding yourself with people who promote these positive traits, be they in your personal or professional life, is the single most important element to living well with ADD. As both Hallowell and Ratey are not only experts in the field, but "ADDers" themselves, the tips and stories they share for how to do so are fresh, funny, and far more helpful than tired arguments over drugs verse no drugs or whether there’s even such a thing as ADD at all.--Patrick Jennings Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
I am a psychiatrist, and I think this is the first and maybe only book for patients with ADD and their loved ones.
Dr. Hallowell takes all the shame and fear out of ADD. This is the CD for the person who has ADD and doesn't want to talk or think about it. This is for the person who gets angry every time you mention ADD. It is great for adults with ADD and some kids.
Dr Hallowell talks about everything patients and loved ones need to know. Do not miss this book. It was a joy to listen to.
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Author: Guest
I purchased this book after having the good fortune and privilege to read Dr. Hallowell's original guide to ADD. Like its predecessor, Delivered From Distraction has many eye-opening and helpful chapters on the various aspects of Attention Deficit Disorder.
Outside of the usual jaw-dropping price of a hardback copy, I have only one reservation to relay, but it is an important one. Given Dr. Hallowell's otherwise comprehensive approach to ADD, I'm wondering why the very critical subject of employment was largely omitted from this sequel.
Aside from humorous speculation as to whether Mssr. Hallowell's own ADD might have resulted in this omission, I feel it should be taken seriously. Anyone who struggles (and in this respect is otherwise gifted as a result of) with ANYTHING would naturally wish to read about how employment should be handled. To his credit, Dr. Hallowell does recite patient experiences in the work world, but does not go further in devoting at least a chapter, for instance, on work and ADD.
Some questions that come to mind are: What are the types of employment issues people with ADD face today? What types of jobs might be more suitable for one with ADD? What does one do when faced with a crisis at work that stems from ADD? What kind of advocacy exists for workers with ADD? Considering that Dr. Hallowell cites work and home life (the two biggies in anyone's life) as critical to the well-being of someone with ADD, I am thus both surprised and disappointed.
Dr. Hallowell is a pioneer in the field of ADD and a trusted friend and resource for all with ADD. I believe our lives would be enhanced greatly if he were to address in greater depth this very important issue. I look forward to hearing from him on this subject in the future.
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Author: Guest
I purchased this book after having the good fortune and privilege to read Dr. Hallowell's original guide to ADD. Like its predecessor, Delivered From Distraction has many eye-opening and helpful chapters on the various aspects of Attention Deficit Disorder.
Outside of the usual jaw-dropping price of a hardback copy, I have only one reservation to relay, but it is an important one. Given Dr. Hallowell's otherwise comprehensive approach to ADD, I'm wondering why the very critical subject of employment was largely omitted from this sequel.
Aside from humorous speculation as to whether Mssr. Hallowell's own ADD might have resulted in this omission, I feel it should be taken seriously. Anyone who struggles (and in this respect is otherwise gifted as a result of) with ANYTHING would naturally wish to read about how employment should be handled. To his credit, Dr. Hallowell does recite patient experiences in the work world, but does not go further in devoting at least a chapter, for instance, on work and ADD.
Some questions that come to mind are: What are the types of employment issues people with ADD face today? What types of jobs might be more suitable for one with ADD? What does one do when faced with a crisis at work that stems from ADD? What kind of advocacy exists for workers with ADD? Considering that Dr. Hallowell cites work and home life (the two biggies in anyone's life) as critical to the well-being of someone with ADD, I am thus both surprised and disappointed.
Dr. Hallowell is a pioneer in the field of ADD and a trusted friend and resource for all with ADD. I believe our lives would be enhanced greatly if he were to address in greater depth this very important issue. I look forward to hearing from him on this subject in the future.
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Author: Guest
This has everything you need to know about ADD/ADHD. And above all has a positive outlook which is extremely important to have for everyone whether you have ADD or not.
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Author: Guest
Although I haven't read any other ADD books, so I don't really have a frame of reference, I found this book exactly what I was looking for. Not sure whether or not I had ADD or what medication I should take, this book helps answer those questions. Make sure you read the chapter toward the end of the book on medications; it may save you some trial and error. Definitely recommended.
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