Rating: Summary: A Great Resource Review: Parts of this book were scary, because it was as if the authors had been following me around, observing me at work and at home. That's how close many of the stories they related were to my own reality. The book is written in ADD-friendly prose and dividedi nto chapters and sections that are unlikely to test the attention span. The suggestions offered are easy to understand and implement. Breaking the suggestions into groups (things you can do yourself, things you can do with help from family and friends, things you can do with help from professionals) makes it easy to choose a strategy that best suits you. The only problem I had was the typical ADDer's dillema of where to start!
Rating: Summary: hooray for another great book with help of Kathleen Nadeau!! Review: This book is a wonderful collection of sources, ideas, and strageties to work with ones ADD/ADHD rather than always working against it. It's an easy read, the pages and chapters are set up to make the reading easier for ADD'ers, but doesn't come across as being 'dumbed down' like some of the books can seem.Very logical, and life applicable techniques involving yourself, some one close to help you, a professional organizer etc, this book covers all the options and explains how to tell when which option is best for the situaiton. I highly recommend this book- it's a must have for people living with ADD, or people who love and would like to help out someone else who is dealing with ADD. Counselors, teachers, students, parents- all can benefit from the ideas in this book either to help themselves or those that they work with or love!
Rating: Summary: Really helpful for ADDer's Review: This book is very add friendly--the authors know how our minds work and have written and organized the book accordingly. Of course,the one thing no book can do implement its suggestions on its own--a big problem for most of us with ADD :-). I read the book a few months ago, thought, "this is really great, it will help me a lot and makes sense..." but I put it down somewhere and forgot I had it. It wasn't until I started browsing the amazon(.com) site just now looking for...yes, "the" organization guide book that would answer my prayers...that I realized I already had this book. Now if I could only find it!
Rating: Summary: THIS BOOK WORKS! Review: This book offers a wealth of engaging,concrete,simplified step by step strategies to handle the hurdles.I originally bought it in hopes of helping my 11 yr old son.I was amazed to learn that I used several of the strategies years ago when I taught school! I didn't realize that other people don't have to play music while they declutter, or sprint through something before they become distracted.Nor did I realize how so ADD I am , until I began seeing myself on every page. The authors definately set you up to succeed. They offer clear succinct techniques,fun ways to focus,and a totally different approach of working with the strenths of your ADD.
Rating: Summary: Helpful advice from knowledgeable folk-BUT.... Review: This book presents a lot of good ideas and classic organizing principles with a twist to make them work more for an ADHD individual. This is a good thing-as an ADHD person, who hasn't tried lots of things and read lots of books on organizing? However, I had mixed feelings on the format and the tone of some of the writing. I do not need a larger-than-normal-print, large format book just because I am ADD. I do not need to have concepts overly simplified. In a few places I felt distinctly patronized. It's unfortunate, because while I find the information useful, I find myself getting a bit irritated if I read it for too long-and I'm the "disappear into a book for hours and never notice" type. I also found the size of the book made it awkward to pack into bags with other books-it doesn't share space well due to its not-quite-standard size.
Rating: Summary: What I've been looking for Review: This is an excellent book. I'm a clinical psychologist working with ADD clients, and I have ADD myself. This is the book I've been looking for. Have ordered several copies for my clients, and one for my professional organizer. Easy to read, holds your attention (a small miracle), written in ADD-friendly style, and full of useful information and suggestions. It's simply the best book on the subject around.
Rating: Summary: Not for the single Review: When I got this book I thought that I finally might find organizing strategies that work for me. This book does offer strategies for finding what works for each individual rather than a one size fits all approach which is why I gave it 3 stars instead of less. The book seems most helpful for those who have roommates or family to provide support during the process of setting up new systems. Or for those with the money to hire a professional to work with them on this process. I have friends who want to help me make more life more livable but none has the kind of time that this book requires. I picked up a book called Outwitting Clutter by Bill Adler. It may be simplistic for some of the readers here. I found it very helpful. It's the first book that actually led to organizing action on my part.
Rating: Summary: You can be organized! Review: Yes, finally a book that helped me keep up with things I need to do, places I needed to go, items to buy, etc. This book has ideas that work for people who aren't going to use a big notebook, or develop a love of paper work, or suddenly become single-minded about a task. Use of color, flexibility, and multiple ways of conquering disorganization are explained. Having a "support" person is a tremendous help I found personally, but I did get a good start on my own. This is the best book I've found on organization period!
Rating: Summary: You can be organized! Review: Yes, finally a book that helped me keep up with things I need to do, places I needed to go, items to buy, etc. This book has ideas that work for people who aren't going to use a big notebook, or develop a love of paper work, or suddenly become single-minded about a task. Use of color, flexibility, and multiple ways of conquering disorganization are explained. Having a "support" person is a tremendous help I found personally, but I did get a good start on my own. This is the best book I've found on organization period!
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