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Summary: GOOD REALISTIC ACCOUNT...
Review: I have ADD. I am 36 yrs old, female. I LIKED this book because it was written from a "Regular-Joes" perspective. Don't pay any mind to the guy who gave it "one star". He missed the point of this kind of book. He may not know it, but not everyone wants to read a hoity-toity physician's perspecitve on a complex condition. My experience has been, I think the people who actually HAVE it tend to have the most accurate information. It was very nice to just RELATE to what these 2 women journaled and observed through their own experiences - on the job and personally. I know ALOT about ADD ADHD and I appreciate ALL types of materials on this subject. Even when I don't agree with them sometimes, the only way you learn is by learning others perspectives. And this book is really - just that. I felt it was pretty much on target - quite honestly. I purchased the book about 5 years ago, and still use it as part of my ADD library. I find it very helpful and useful.
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Summary: Thought-provoking and common sense
Review: I found the book rather practical.First three chapters talk a lot about the symptoms and describe the nature of ADD. For a person who is not well acquainted with attention deficit disorder these three chapters would be a great jump-start. The rest of the book gives very common-sense, down-to-earth recommendations and ideas on how to "get used" to living an ADD life. A lot of time is spent on dealing with depression and anxiety thoughts. Various portions of the book are devoted to issues like ADD vs. work-place environment, family relations, and social interactions. I personally do not believe you have to be an MD or a professional of any other kind to have a sound and solid opinion on a subject as some of the reviewers have mentioned here. On the contrary - the most brilliant, the most ingenious, if you wish, ideas frequently come from "outsiders" who are not caught in the "routine thinking pattern" of a discipline or a field of studies. I express this opinion as a professional who worked with "outsiders" a lot and found their fresh thoughts very encouraging and breaking-through. Read this book and let it challenge you to think over the ways you live your ADD life, let it open some doors you were scared to open before, and find peace in acting in the ways you never thought you would ever act. Would make an intricate and a valuable gift for a person with an ADD! Will not offend your buddy in any way.
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Summary: Great book
Review: This a great book for person who supsects he or she may have ADD. It offers some great tips and explanations. If you are "new" to ADD I would suggest this is the 1st book for you to read.
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Summary: Too much fluff and Irrelevant Ramblings
Review: This review is obviously going against the general consensus here, but I'd like to put in my own 2 cents. The two authors of this book, neither of which are Medical Doctors, attempt to explain what Adult ADD is and what you can do about it. Unfortunately, they seem to have failed miserably to accomplish that goal. The book if full of fluff and irrelevant ramblings. It goes off in different directions (well, it was written by two ADDer's after all), contradicts itself repeatedly and blames virtually everything on "your disorder". The book smacked of the support group mentality where people come up with all sorts of theories in an attempt to rationalize why something happens. I'm surprised the book got published at all considering the writing ability of the authors. The book lacks flow, is monotonous to read and the frequent use of exclamations becomes annoying after the first few chapters. I found myself flipping through the pages trying to get to the good stuff; unfortunately, I never found it. I am not a doctor or a writer. I am a person with adult ADD, however, and did not find this book very helpful. I suggest you try to borrow a copy from your public library before spending your hard-earned money. Otherwise, there are a few other books on Adult ADD written by people far more qualified in this field.
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Summary: A must for adults with ADD
Review: This book covers it all, in clear passages, but covers substansial ground. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Good book, but don't compromise honesty...
Review: The best thing about this book is it lets you know that you are not alone. That there are many people out there who do and think the crazy things that all of us with ADD do. I was amazed at how many of the example profiles matched me almost word for word. My first realization was almost exactly the title of the book. The approaches for dealing with the symptoms of ADD are generally good. The only thing I didn't like is that there are many points in the book where the authors advocate lying. Not major stuff, mind you, but untruths nonetheless. Mostly excuses for behavior that are anything but honest. It would have been nice to get recommendations for actions that one could use without trading stress of ADD for stress of dishonesty.
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Summary: Excellant Book for Understanding & Coping with ADD
Review: Written for ADD'ers by ADD'ers. Very informative and useful. You will understand ADD and how to cope with the disease. Covers medication and how they work, gives you knowledge to know what to ask in order to get help. Easy to read, especially for ADD'ers. One of the most useful books that I have read.
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Summary: AN EASY TO READ GUIDE FOR YOUR ADD
Review: This is definately the best book I have read so far on ADD. It was very easy to read and understand, and kept my attention very well. The pages are set up in ways that helped my eyes not re-read everything....or was it my brain. I found this book extremely helpful and read it extremely fast. Other books seem to take long and I lose interest but not this one. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: A not-to-be-missed classic on adult ADD
Review: Kate Kelly and Peggy Ramundo are two lively, lovable women with ADD who are pioneers in the field. Their book has become a classic - full of humor, understanding and coping strategies for all adults with ADD. They've "been there, done that" and can help all adults with ADD to learn to cope with the challenges and reach their potential.
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Summary: A practical, inspirational, and authoritative book on ADD!
Review: Five stars for this practical, inspirational and authoritative book for adults with ADD! Written in an accessible, conversational style, I recommend it to my coaching clients as a way to jump-start their ADD education. It is based on a view of ADD supported by research; that ADHD is a neurobiological condition that can be treated. The reader will learn more about how ADD impacts their own functioning, as well as how it affects family, work and friends. They will also find numerous strategies for managing the symptoms with an attitude of self-acceptance and forgiveness. A favorite!
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