Driven To Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
Written by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
Narrated by Edward M. Hallowell
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About this audiobook
Through vivid stories of their patients' experiences, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey now offer a comprehensive overview of one of the most controversial psychiatric diagnoses of our day. They show the varied forms ADD takes -- and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment. And, as successful professionals who are both living with ADD, they extend a message of hope and compassion to all listeners struggling with ADD in their own lives or in the lives of loved ones.
An enlightening exploration of a condition only recently identified, Driven To Distraction is a must for everyone intrigued by the workings of the human mind.
Edward M. Hallowell
Edward M. Hallowell, MD, is the founder of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Healt and was a senior lecturer at Harvard Medical School. A world-renowned ADHD expert, is the New York Times bestselling author of over ten books, including Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction. He has made appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, Today, and many other programs. He lives in Massachusetts. Find out more at DrHallowell.com.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Unless I downloaded something wrong, this wasn't the full book. Just excerpts from it. It was good content, but there's nothing in the description that gives you a heads up that it's not the full book.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very helpful! Even this abridged version, which I have chosen specifically over the 10+ hours of the complete book. Down the rabbit hole I am in obsessive research, after all, I have to cut some corners. Highly recommended!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I am an adult with Attention-Deficit Disorder. Both this book, and the authors next book, "Delivered from Distraction" have really helped me to understand my illness better. Because of these well-written, insightful, and humourous books, I feel like I am more in control of myself and my life than ever before (not to mention some therapy and a lot of "self work" too!). I highly recommend either of these books to anyone who has ADD, knows someone with ADD, or who just wants to understand it better. If anyone with ADD has ever frustrated you, these books will give you many "Aha - that's why he always does that" moments.This first book provides more of an overview of the disorder, how it works, how you can recognize it in yourself and others, and how you can manage it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really enjoyed this book. It gave me such insight on both my boys and my husband. I believe I will be able to parent better. I knew the boys needed therapy and I go to therapy for myself but I never thought about family therapy to discuss how to thrive with ADD/ADHD.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I found this book to be so interesting. It discussed many of the misconceptions involving students who suffer with ADD/ADHD. I definitely plan on using the book as a future reference because I've faced some of the same issues that the text discussed involving parents.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Recently diagnosed? Suspecting a diagnosis for yourself or a loved one? Must read, very informative, will not regret.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Was diagnosed back in 1998 in Texas. Had to move back to California suddenly and my doctor said firmly, Remember, you have ADD. If you take something out, put it right back. When I sway from that advice, I get very frustrated until I go back to that system. Throughout the years, as this book educates you, I've let people convince me I don't have ADD, and my self esteem is, well, I think I left it in Texas!
Twenty years later, I started re-
educating myself, still with the negative thoughts, beating myself up, getting more frustrated and/or depressed. As explained in this audiobook.
This book gives examples of ADD behavior, compares with "normal-ha!" behavior, totally educates you and gives examples of how to deal with it, like getting into a support group, or making one, having a coach, it's OK to do two things at once, using a system. And we are ok, make light of it, share and find people that AGREE with you, rather than not.
In this two hour audiobook, I've been encouraged and uplifted to know it is a condition, possibly inherited and nothing's wrong with me.
I was just telling someone this morning that I relocated five times in five years and this last move just shattered my mind. No certainly, stability, constant contact with old supportive friends. Yes, I highly recommend this book. I'm now going to listen to the five or six hour audiobook. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I wish it was longer! Really information and simple. I wish there was more about stigma and confusion of medication and also more on best therapy for adhd
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book definitely showed a more in depth side to Attention Deficit Disorder than I had previously known, especially in adulthood and with those who suffer from substance abuse and/or depression. The text uses real accounts from both children and adults who suffer from ADD as they discuss various medications, treatments, and repercussions. The text even mentions how ADD has actually become slang as people use it to describe moments when they cannot focus or get bored. This text reminds us of the reality of this brain disorder and the severity of it, while stressing the importance of having a proper diagnosis. This text reminds us that just because ADD victims have different behaviors or ways of thinking, their uniqueness brings a great deal to the table. I definitely recommend this text to parents of children with ADD or educators.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is the book that jumpstarted the change in thinking about AD/HD: its causes, symptoms and how to deal with the condition. This is the book that you're referred to if you think you or someone you know might be AD/HD -- the cornerstone of discovery, so to speak. Well written, well researched, and with enough individual stories to keep the conversation interesting.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Good book. If are curious to see if v you have ADD this is a good read.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5As a fairly new academic advisor who works with students that have learning differences, I wanted more information about the most common learning disorders that students face in college. My friend, who is a psychiatrist, suggested that I read ?Driven to Distraction? and I'm glad he did. They describe Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in an easy to understand manner and present very useful coaching tips to help children and adults who live with ADD.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5If you're a parent of a child with ADHD (like me), this book may be helpful in understanding what your child may be experiencing. I didn't find it to have a lot of practical tips - more of a thorough description on how ADHD people think and what makes them tick. I would consider it an important read for parents with ADHD children - just know that it's not going to offer too much advice.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I've been struggling recently with trying to figure out why I am the way I am, and my therapist gave me this book to read, to see if I could relate to any of it. Well, it was like the proverbial light bulb turned on over my head. This book read like a guidebook to what I've been struggling with my entire life. If you have, or suspect you have, ADD or if you live with someone who has it, this would be a good place to start as the book is extremely readable and understandable.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It revealed so much my traits and understand my treatment at present
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5THIS IS NOT THE FULL BOOK. Search for the title and there is another audiobook that is 13 hours instead of 1.
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