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Delivered From Distraction

By: Edward M. Hallowell M.D., John J. Ratey M.D.
Narrated by: Dan Cashman
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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.

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"An excellent resource." (Publishers Weekly)

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My favorite book that explains ADD

What did you love best about Delivered From Distraction?

For me this title best illustrates the complexity and realities of living with Attention Deficit Disorder.

What other book might you compare Delivered From Distraction to and why?

I've read so many titles on this topic but none are really worth mentioning aside from books sold in University book stores for those studying Special Education.

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A revolution

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The book changed our lives and provided some of the very best advice we ever encountered.

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Good enough, not detailed enough

The author shares his own experience being ADD himself and has a center for treatment. It's an introduction for parents and making them comfortable with the diagnosis. If you're looking for details of treatment to make an informed decision on how to go about helping your child, look for something else.
Getting the school on board is not easy, the information regarding the pharmaceutical options is not detailed enough and the approach for different age ranges is not discussed.
Good introduction to add.

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Life SAVING and Informative!

This is a MUST READ for any educator or person who believes they may need to seek treatment for adult ADD/ADHD. I have always told people that "It takes people like me to make everyone else look normal." I literally cried through so many portions of the book as I felt like I had finally found someone who understood me and the struggles I have had throughout life. After having been unsuccessfully treated in the past for generalized anxiety disorder and depression (separately), I am now looking to find a doctor who specializes in adult ADD. This book succeeds in providing detailed information in so many areas regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and more; I feel very well versed in what I need to do to get on the right path for successful treatment of the REAL issues I face. The stories in this book will resonate with anyone who has lived with undiagnosed ADD. This would also be an excellent book for family members of those who have ADD.

As an educator, I found this book to be tremendously enlightening as to the additional symptoms/issues that are often coupled with ADD/ADHD. Educating teachers on the true issues of ADD/ADHD and the associated problems would serve students well.

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helpful

this is a great book for alot of answers and helpful suggestions. Not a book to get bored listening to. really enjoyed it.

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excellent

Dr Hallowell is probably the best ADD PhD.

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Good For All

We all know someone with ADD and this book sheds such a sweet and caring light on the entire life of the person with ADD and those that love them. I don't have ADD but suspect my son might...this book helped me to better understand and gave me the nudge to have him evaluated. It describes my adult stepson clearly and I'm going to buy him a copy in hopes that he'll get some help...this book makes you laugh & cry and informs the reader in a positive light. There are also many helpful references throughout that enlighten us on other possibilities of learning differences and disorders. There are many practical suggestions for treatment, living with ADD and with someone that has it.

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Very helpful

Relatable, understandable and helpful direction for what you can do and how to get needed help.

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Compressive review of adhd

The first person accounts really clarified things, as well as the litany of options presented by Dr. hallowell

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Very Informative

There is a great deal of usable information in this book, yet it is accessible to non-experts and written in a very conversational, readable style.

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