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: Edward M. Hallowell M.D.

Length: 3 hrs and 3 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 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"An excellent resource." (Publishers Weekly)

Eye opening

As a newly diagnosed adult this book offered a different perspective. Very helpful in coming to terms with this new reality, seeing through the stigma, a million practical tips. Thank you so much!

Encouraging

Nice and short and didn't meander like so many books do. Not much new information.

ADD Version

I first downloaded the unabridged version but never got finished listening to it. This edition is just the right speed for Add'ers. It gives a lot of ideas and knowledge, I learned lots of tricks that I use daily from this book.

Excellent for anyone struggling with ADHD.

What made the experience of listening to Delivered From Distraction the most enjoyable?

Edward Hallowell speaks in a very casual, easy to understand manner, and explains causes, treatments and therapies in simple, non-critical and helpful way.

Which character – as performed by Edward M. Hallowell – was your favorite?

The author's portrayal of himself with ADHD.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No, but I finished it over 2-3 days.

Any additional comments?

As an adult with I attentive ADHD, I often struggle with guilt, shame, and ridicule about not being able to organize, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner...like "normal people," or at least those without this condition. The book liberated my thoughts and emotions about having ADHD, and gave me hope that I can thrive with the right treatment t and support systems in place.

Easy to follow and understand

Very easy to start and stop with real world scenario advice. A good foundation for someone looking to disipher what's going on with themselves or someone they care about.

A must read/ listen book

Love this book. It's extremely informative and helpful for families with individuals with ADHD. It is very well written.

Adhd help

This books covers all areas of AdHD in a brief format that is easy to follow! From the struggle to the treatment it offers a guidepost towards acceptance and relief!

Spouse has ADHD

Excellent resource to begin to understand my husband's lifelong struggle with ADHD. Positive and helpful.

Very helpful

I found this book very helpful both for understanding the ADD ADHD mind , and also in pointing to practical approaches in harnessing what is good about it and mitigating the destructive side of having a brain wired in this way.

Found this very helpful

I enjoyed listening to this audiobook. It gave me a lot of great tips and ideas for managing my ADD. I have listened to it multiple times (duh) and its not only informative but inspirational. Very highly recommended. I'll most likely download the unabridged version as well.