Delivered From Distraction

from bluecanoe

I am an adult with Attention-Deficit Disorder. Both this book, and the authors previous "Driven to 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 b...

from jbrundin

An excellent resource for anyone with ADD. It is a book that a person with ADD/ADHD can actually get through. Also a very helpful for family members, so they can learn skills to help the ADD/ADHD individual.

from njtrout

Absolutely the first book anyone with ADD or knows someone with ADD should read.

from la_librarian

This book was rather large but I found myself reading through every chapter that even slightly pertained to me. The author is ADHD and you really feel that as you are reading this book. Chapters are mostly very short so you can pick it up read and chapter or two then go about life and come back. ...

from nnschiller

Solid medical / science writing for a public office. Hallowell is up front about when he is writing from research and when he is winging it. He wings it a lot, and there's a sense of snake oil sales in the book, but I appreciated his clear communication of where his suggestions come from.So despi...