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Driven to Distraction
- Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Length: 13 hrs and 33 mins
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Through vivid stories of the experiences of their patients (both adults and children), Drs. Hallowell and Ratey show the varied forms ADD takes - from the hyperactive search for high stimulation to the floating inattention of daydreaming - and the transforming impact of precise diagnosis and treatment.
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- rysfeelinit
- 24-07-17
Best way to start your journey
It's the best way to start learning about your ADHD. It's easy to understand and full of personal stories.
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- Monika Bajaj
- 29-06-21
Factual and compassionate
Excellent explanation of ADHD thru cases. Excellent practical tips for patient, parents and schools. Beautifully narrated ! Brings the book to life . Highly recommend to any one who wants to know about ADHD , including doctors .
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- Anonymous User
- 13-01-22
Science, but make it a story
The singular beauty of this audiobook, despite its excellent and revelatory content, is the engaging, warm, storytelling voice of the narrator. I have ADD/ADHD, very recently diagnosed, and worried that I wouldn't be able to focus on this book the way that I wanted to; so many scientific pieces get lumped with narrative voices that are annoyingly accented and high-pitched, or monotone and disengaging. Not so here. Not only will those of the distractable, scattered mind be able to finish it, they will enjoy it and remember the content. Thank you.
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- Richard
- 09-10-21
Informative, accurate and relatable
This is what other books should be. Informative, perhaps a little longer than needed but the stories inspire hope and the science/unbiased delivery inspire confidence.
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- Amazon Customer
- 14-05-23
Excellent reference book for people with ADHD
The author weaves stories from himself and his clients which illustrate the daily struggles and frustrations having ADHD brings and offers coping strategies in a kind but practical way.
Several tales in the book left me in tears of recognition at my own symptoms and others were lightbulb moments which made everything make sense.
This book is a must for ADHDer and their loved ones alike; it offers scientific (if outdated now) research, advice, diagnostic tools and support.
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- craig
- 21-09-20
magic
hey hey at 55yrs of age I just discovered what's wrong with me just need to see the right ppls now .Great book from start to finish this is my first book and yep certainly educated me
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- john
- 23-02-23
Very insightful
Feels like someone has been spying on me when hearing the acciunts of others struggling with adhd. Very useful
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-08-21
Foundational if a little dated
For anyone with ADHD this book ought to be a part of you're journey of discovery as it was mine and countless others before me. The relatable stories, observations on co-occurance with other issues, and practical tips are all re-assuring and helpful.
This book and Ned with were and are a major driving force behind modern ADHD discussion. While elements of the book are somewhat dated and research has advanced substantially since it's printing it still has much to offer. Don't make this the only book you read (little chance of that anyway if you have ADHD) but I would really recommend giving it a shot.
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- 1Alex Smith
- 17-02-21
Everyone needs this book
Whether you think you had add / adhd or not, this book gives you the foundations for how to be a great human. How to apply compassion to everything you do.
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- MR L CROTHERS
- 27-06-23
Very, very informative.
I found it a great listen. A very good introduction to the world of ADD, beginning with varied case studies illustrating the traits, and variety of traits and differences between individuals. Moves on to explain the various effects ADD can produce in different scenarios, and a lot of info on treatment. Understandable and encompassing.
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