The Gift of Dyslexia

Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read and How They Can Learn

By: Ronald D. Davis, Eldon Braun

Narrated by: Ronald D. Davis, Dr. Joan Smith, K. C. Jones

Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

This program explains the concepts of Davis Dyslexia Correction for people who would rather listen than read. At the age of 38, Ronald D. Davis made a discovery about a perception that enabled him to read a book cover to cover: for the first time. The methods he developed have helped thousands of children and adults around the world to overcome reading, writing, study, and attention problems.

You will have a step-by-step procedure to correct procedural difficulties and confusions about written language. The two basic techniques discussed are Orientation Counseling and Symbol Mastery. Many parents with no special training have achieved excellent results by using this program.

Download the accompanying booklet.

©1994, 2000 Ronald D. Davis (P)1994, 2000 Ronald D. Davis

Good thoughts terrible audio

The story line is interesting and appealing but the audio quality is awful and references pages throughout the recording for reference.

Legit Knowledge!

Father of a dyslexic. Son of a dyslexic. Am dyslexic myself.

This man knows and says what is happening in a way that gave me insight into my brain but more importantly how to see what’s in my kids brain.

In truth, I listened as I’ve learned that reading…I can’t comprehend but audiobooks are the jam and I can “read” while I do productive things or play solitaire or blackjack…can y’all readers multitask while you read haha. Reading while driving is not dangerous when there is no book or words.

Lastly. Please, to those born with a slow brain:)
Use correct punctuation. Spell correctly. It’s y’all’s letter system so please use it correctly or don’t get frustrated when the fast brains don’t understand what was so easy for the rest. We don’t have time to learn from those being lazy. We couldn’t be lazy sitting in all those English classes, and the math class that some slow brain added letters to the math (thanks for that math), that y’all aced so now do that nerd stuff you do in real life:)
The English class with the loudly ticking clock. Loud ass teacher shoes in the hallway. Candy wrappers. Lights buzzing. Doors shutting. Announcements. Nonstop distractions on top of teachers telling me not to bounce my legs…I needed that bounce and now I know why.

This book means a lot! Clarity is strength.
Thanks to the author from my heart. Can’t put in words the power this book is for me and for my kid.

Changed my life......

I always carry a copy of this book in case I meet someone it can help.
I was always told I had a disability, but I knew my brain worked a little differently.
I felt lost until I found this book.
Every page resonated with me as it taught me to master my ability

The recording isn’t great,

but that hardly matters if you really need this book! Life-changing information for anyone struggling to learn to read.

I am 28 , I cried the first 3 chapters.

now, 2 hours in I write my review to describe how mind blowing it is. I've gone most my life not even knowing I was dyslexic only becoming aware maybe 2 years ago. this is the biggest step I've taken twords understanding it, which it terms brings awareness and understanding of myself. It explains the foundation of my thought process in such a way that is organized enough to recognize it.

I value that the author is reading his own work. I find it relatively ironic, funny and also endearing that while discussing stimulation and distraction you can hear low frequency repetitive beats initially thought it was music but I am uncertain it seems to be masked by some software noise cancelation.

it doesn't happen often and I am more the content with the recording but I found the irony poetic.

thank you for this knowledge.

Never heard of this...wonderful new hope

My son is an adult and struggles with reading. I hope this gives him the help to open many doors for him.

Must Read!! Read This book NOW!

Where does The Gift of Dyslexia rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

If you are dyslexic or know someone that is this book could change your life.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Gift of Dyslexia?

If you are dyslexic you, this book will help you understand that you are gifted. Which is probably completely the opposite of what your teachers and the school system has taught you.

What three words best describe the narrators’s performance?

The narration could be better.

Any additional comments?

This book is a must read (or listen) if you are dyslexic or know someone that is. Ron Davis, a dyslexic himself, explains dyslexia and how you can learn to overcome reading difficulties.

Davis explains that dyslexia is a gift and why some of the most famous and influential people (Einstein, Edison, da Vinci the list goes on and on) have been dyslexic. It is not a coincidence that these successful people were dyslexic, rather they were able to use their gift.

After reading this book, you will understand dyslexia is truly gift!

Could be a life changer in how I teach.

Teaching Kindergarten, wanting to help kids in the beginning of the struggle not years later.

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While I still found the book somewhat intriguing and insightful especially early on, but much of the information I’m from stuff that I as a dyslexic don’t think is any longer in the diagnostic

Very informative

My son was just diagnosed with dyslexia.. I have listened fo this book over and over. Every time I re play it I learn something new. It is a lot to take in all at once. My son also listens to it every morning. It has changed the way we now communicate. He says "yes exactly that's how it is." So knowing and hearing it explains how he feels made him feel so much better. This book has given my son more self-confidence. And me a peace of mind and knowledge..