Since my diagnosis a year ago, I've been doing as much as I can to learn more about attention deficit disorder, and I've found that the information available is generally lacking. There are so many brilliant professionals out there talking about adhd, but too often it's obvious they don't have it. The information can often be a little too clinical, not holding my attention. So ... I look for a little more light-hearted reading.
There's tons of light-hearted books available, but I tend to find them a bit trite, filled with the same old "10 Easy Steps" that would be written for a non-adder. Well ... they may throw in a couple slight twists, like add color ... wait, no ... I learned that in sales training 20 years ago.
However, I HAVE found some absolutely terrific books that can help you both learn and function better with your adhd.
Today, I want to focus on one book in particular. Bryan Hutchinson's "One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir". This book deserves a post of it's own because it's special. For the others, I'll put together a list for recommendation.
"One Boy's Struggle" should be at the TOP of your list if you're learning about adhd. If you're an adult who has lived most your life with undiagnosed adhd, this book should be your #1 choice! Bryan's story will hit home with you in ways no other book can.
Bryan shares his personal story about growing up with undiagnosed adhd. His life story is both amazing and disturbing. What made his story so amazing to me, was how similar his life was to mine. What made his story so disturbing at times ... was how similar his life is to mine.
The most helpful thing diagnosis has done for me, is to provide a new window to look out upon my past. So many events that I've agonized over for so long ... communications, mistakes, forgetfulness, things never achieved ... just symptoms of adhd. Not character flaws ... just adhd.
Reading about Bryan going through the same things in life that I have, helps me tremendously more in gaining a proper (more positive) perspective on my life. And more importantly ... to realize that I'm not alone. There ARE actually people out there, who DO know what I'm talking about!
I can't possibly recommend this book enough! I mean, you should go buy it right now! It's that important!
On a final note ... when I was done reading it, and took a few days to let it all sink in, something unique hit me ... something that simply doesn't happen when reading other books. And it will happen to you too.
After reading Bryan's book, I can't help but feel like I know Bryan, that he's a close personal friend.
That's how much he shares with you. It's how personal and genuine the book and Bryan truly are. This book is for real!
Get Bryan's book! It may be the most significant book you ever read concerning adhd.
Then when you're done, head on over to Bryan's "ADDer World"and join the community! I look forward to seeing you there!
August 29th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
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