Delivered From Distraction

Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder

By: Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D.

Narrated by: Dan Cashman

Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder, all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD.

As Hallowell and Ratey point out, "attention deficit disorder" is a highly misleading description of an intriguing kind of mind. Original, charismatic, energetic, often brilliant, people with ADD have extraordinary talents and gifts embedded in their highly charged but easily distracted minds. Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, Delivered from Distraction provides accessible, engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition, from diagnosis to finding the proper treatment regime. Inside you'll discover:

• whether ADD runs in families
• the links between ADD and other conditions
• how people with ADD can free up their inner talents and strengths
• the new drugs and how they work, and why they're not for everyone
• sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them
• strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulness

ADD is a trait, it only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life. Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed, Delivered from Distraction is a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside. If you have ADD or care about someone who does, this is the book you must read.

©2005 E. Hallowell and J. Ratey (P)2005 Books on Tape, Inc.

Critic reviews

"An excellent resource." (Publishers Weekly)

First book on ADHD that actually gave me hope

Amazing book on ADHD; both thorough and magical in helping me understand both myself and my young son 100% better. But most importantly, it didn’t take the common tactic of scaring the reader with limitations, startling statistics, or terrifying “what if’s”. It handles the subject of learning and energy differences with grace, hope, optimism, and helps readers to understand how truly special people with ADHD are…not abnormal or “disabled”, but in many respects quite gifted. It can shift your entire perspective and point of view on the subject, handling even the sensitive issue of ADHD medication in a way that takes away the typical reflexes of fear, guilt, and shame. So...Bravo! A terrific resource and must-read for anyone with ADHD, or a child or loved one who has (or you suspect has) ADHD. A compassionate, uplifting and inspired guidebook.

Great introduction to ADD

Would you consider the audio edition of Delivered From Distraction to be better than the print version?

A lot easier for ADDers to listen to than having to sit and focus

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

the contradictions of how ADD presents itself in different people

Would you listen to another book narrated by Dan Cashman?

probably not

What did you learn from Delivered From Distraction that you would use in your daily life?

take a breath, relax and cut yourself some slack. we are different not better or worse just different.

A good start but not enough

I am too busy to sit down and read at the moment so I thought this would be a good alternative. It is indeed excellent, but I have now ordered the book because I was taking notes to remember the tips and other things that were in list form. I think the audio book should come with a mini-ebook with that information to save spending the money twice!

great guide to understanding ADD/ADHD<br />

I loved this book. It can be helpful to those adults with ADHD, parents of children with ADHD, spouses and teachers.

Informative and comforting for those w/ ADHD

I truly enjoyed reading this! It helped me to become more self-aware and in control of my ADHD and OCD habits. It also helped me to engage in some insightful conversations with loved ones. This book has helped us understand how to work with each other and to communicate better as well! I also recommend that those who have a loved one with ADHD should read this as it is a useful tool! AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY

Informative

Would you listen to Delivered From Distraction again? Why?

I would listen to the abridged version next time.

What did you like best about this story?

It points out many different types of ADD and possible solutions. It makes marching to a different drum appear normal and a good thing. Emphasizes strengths.

Have you listened to any of Dan Cashman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

What did you learn from Delivered From Distraction that you would use in your daily life?

We will be changing our nutritional habits.

I love this book!

This book is a gift to those with ADHD or ya e children with ADHD. It’s very detail oriented and really explains a lot of how the ADHD brain works!

Should be required reading

Chalk full of advice, understanding, and truths. This book gave me the confidence to keep being me!

So much helpful info but my add brain doesn’t know where to start

I feel I’ll be using this book as reference for the rest of my life, my add husbands life, my add sons life.
If I can just remember where to find the info within the book. 😅

Best ADD book I have listened to

If you've Have ADD or think you do this should be required reader. Also if you love someone who has this is this worth a read might save your friendship or your marriage.