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Delivered from Distraction: Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., and John J. Ratey, M.D. Reviewed by Janie Bowman In 1994, Hallowell and Ratey published Driven to Distraction to rave reviews. Now, Delivered from Distraction hits the bookstores to similar accolades. The message of hope and celebrating your strengths is the same, the tone of empowerment is the same. What's changed? The very latest in the world of attention differences, including current research in lifestyle changes, supplements, medication, and testing. Unlike D2D, Dr. Hallowell wrote the book, but the project was shared with Dr. Ratey. Like Driven to Distraction, the book is sprinkled with observations taken from the pages of Hallowell's practice. This book is comprehensive and renovated extensively from Driven to Distraction. The ADD field has grown more complex and saturated with “Do this or do that,” - “Try this, try that.” In four parts, Delivered from Distraction provides a foundation from which to discuss the ADD phenomenon: (1) What's It Like to Have ADD? (2) Three Stories that Tell the Story (3) Making the Diagnosis of ADD (4) Mastering the Power and Avoiding the Pitfalls: The Treatment of ADD. There's a lot to digest in Delivered. The chapters I found fascinating were “ADD Self-Assessment Quizzes for Adults,” “An evil, an Illness, or a Kind of Mind?,” “The qEEG and SPECT scan” “Conditions that Coexist with ADD,” “Bipolar or ADD?” “Genetics,” “Are We Training our Children to have ADD?” “The Treatment of ADD: What Works Best,” and “ADD in Families.” That's almost the whole book... By far, I was fascinated by the chapter on Omega-3 Fatty Acids and its relationship to inflammation and ADD. Dr. Hallowell and Barry Sears of the Zone Diet have teamed up for a study at Hallowell's center in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Does Omega 3 help people with ADD? A few people I know who take Omega 3 have positive experience with this supplement, so I was excited to find that there is a study in the works. Delivered from Distraction is far from ordinary and my interest grew from page to page. It's an easy read, either from front to back or specific chapters of your choice. Perfect for those with wandering, creative minds. And written with a humorous streak at times, too. Definitely not boring. Final thoughts: This book is comprehensive and updated extensively from Driven to Distraction. Bottom line? Delivered From Distraction delivers. Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder Contact Janie Bowman |
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