Positively ADD: Real Success Stories to Inspire Your Dreams

by Catherine A. Corman, Edward M. Hallowell

Don't be distracted by the bad news about ADD. Meet seventeen people from all walks of life, including political advisor James Carville, Books-a-Million chairman Clyde Anderson, and JetBlue CEO David Neelman, who have succeeded in a wide variety of high-interest professional athlete, musician, reporter, chef, sportscaster, photographer, police officer, CEO. These people did not succeed despite their ADD, they succeeded because of the special qualities that go hand in hand with the challenges of ADD. A bestselling expert in the field teams up with a mother of triplets with
ADD to deliver a much-needed inspirational book that looks at ADD from a rarely seen positive angle.

Genres: Adhd, Nonfiction

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Leeann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book was excellent.

For parents who have a child with ADD or ADHD and worry about their future, this book is a must-have. It gave me such compassion for what my son is going through now (as the adults are better able to verbalize how life felt for them vs how my son can express himself at his current age), a venue to see the many ways that ADD will serve as a positive in his life and great hope as I see how these men and women have gone on to lead happy, fulfilling lives.

I am purchasing a copy of this book for my Keep It Forever shelf at home as well as a copy for the grandparents to have and read. When times are challenging, you can bet I will be rereading it!

[Meghan Davis strader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciate that this book was written. So many books focus on the challenges of ADD that it can really seem that all it is is a challenge. This book focuses on 17 adults who are very successful and they talk candidly about how ADD has helped them in their chosen careers. Some have chosen to take medication and offer insight into the difference medicine offers. Others chose not to take medicine and talk about what their life is like. Edward Hallowell also wrote Driven to Distraction (which I read last year so couldn’t count for this challenge) and I think having read that book first really helped to put this in focus. So, if you or someone you know is struggling with the challenges of parenting or living with someone who has ADD, this is a great book to offer encouragement of the differences that make for great success in spite of those challenges!

[Elizabeth Ricker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring and insightful.

[Ckrippner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspirational! A totally different point of view to look at ADD as a gift rather than a disability.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every chapter is the story of a different adult who has made their add work for them. It would be very inspiring for a kid who is struggling.

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked hearing about positive stories of people who have ADHD. Gives me hope for my daughters future.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of success stories here make me feel hopeful about my kids with ADD. As an adult recently diagnosed with it myself, I could relate on so many levels and I felt a connection and camaraderie which made me feel positive about my strengths and giftings too. I also appreciated that some of the heroes had dyslexia. The authors did an excellent job of finding many different versions of success and being honest about the failings. Encouragement for anyone who loves or works with someone with ADD.