One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD [Paperback]

Bryan L. Hutchinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2008

As an educator and mother of a child with ADHD, I have gained a lot of medical information about this condition. Bryan s book however, helped me understand my daughter s disorder in a new, insightful way. I never considered her point of view before, with concern to ADHD, and how it must be affecting her. Bryan coming forward like this and bravely revealing his struggles with ADD has benefited me and my family beyond measure. Thank you, Bryan - Jennifer Williams, an ADHD mother with BA in Early Childhood Education.

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About the Author

Bryan L. Hutchinson grew up with undiagnosed ADD. He is the creator and author of AdderWorld.com, a popular website dedicated to raising ADD ADHD awareness and assisting others with positive thinking and positive redirection. He lives with his wife, poet Joan Faith Hutchinson.

Product Details

• Paperback: 179 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing (January 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0741444402
• ISBN-13: 978-0741444400
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #497,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best one I've read since reading "Driven to Distraction", February 9, 2008

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Lisa (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD (Paperback)

Being diagnosed around 15 years ago I have read many great books on ADD. I have to say this one is different. Bryan tells a easy to follow story, of what it was like to live with ADD and not know why he couldn't make himself a "normal" kid and later adult. Many books talk about the symptoms, and the things we fail at, Bryan talks about how those symptoms are played out and the feelings that are left behind in your soul. I had to wipe my eyes many times while reading this book, yet he never fails to bring hope to the reader, of a brighter future, no matter how deep the failures. His positive attitude, toward a so called disorder, which is normally thought of as a negative, is inspiring and leads the reader to think about how much more, they too, can be and accomplish. This should be required reading for any parent with a ADD/ADHD child, I feel it would help so much to assisting in understanding them.

Even is someone isn't directly affected by ADD/ADHD this still is a beautiful book to read and no one can walk away from it the same. I highly recommend it!!!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and hopeful message for all who live with ADD, March 6, 2008

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Keath C. Low (chapel hill, nc United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD (Paperback)

Bryan Hutchinson's life is inspiring and his message is one of hope, forgiveness, and of moving forward. In his book, One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir - Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD, Bryan takes us through the struggles he experienced as a child and adult living life with undiagnosed ADD. His story is raw and painful at times, yet it is also heartwarming and optimistic.

Bryan spent a great deal of his life feeling less-than. He turned his frustrations inward - not understanding why he felt things differently, why so many aspects of his life seemed harder than those around him, why relationships were difficult, why he felt so isolated and self-critical. Once he was finally diagnosed and in treatment for his ADD, his life took a tremendous turn for the better.

Finally, he began to understand and appreciate the way his mind worked. He became more aware of and grew to value his great strengths. He was able to evaluate his experiences in more realistic ways, understand his feelings and frustrations, and overcome the self-defeating aspects of his life that had plagued him.

Bryan's story reiterates the importance of increased awareness and education about the impact ADD/ADHD can have in our lives. It emphasizes the dramatic improvement treatment can bring to a person's quality of life. Many will relate to his experiences and be moved by his positive approach. A great book!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Look at ADD, February 2, 2008

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John Kelly (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD (Paperback)

Bryan's book is an enlightening story about an overwhelmed boy growing up with more than the normal share of confusion and hardships. His story also brings forth the ways he overcame his problem with ADD and achieved his goals. This inspiring book helped me understand the struggles someone with ADD lives through before they even realize they have a special problem and few books provide the real-life information from the perspective Bryan gives us. This book is invaluable to any parent with a child and not just those with ADD. Too often children withdraw from family and friends and we don't take the time to understand why. Bryan gives insight into his ordeal as a child and how he took hold of his situation and opened up all the possibilities life has to offer.