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Learning Outside The Lines: Two Ivy League Students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD Give You the Tools for Academic Success and Educational Revolution 1st Edition

by Edward M. Hallowell (Foreword),
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ISBN-13: 978-0684865980
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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Touchstone; 1 edition (September 5, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 068486598X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684865980
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.7 x 9.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Tips for ANY Student in College or Graduate School
By Mary McKinney on June 24, 2005
Format: Paperback
Jon and David's book is targeted for college students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. However, the study tips and pointers would be useful for ANY high school student, college student and for most graduate students.

The book begins with the personal stories of the two authors - both kids with a lot of problems who went on to transfer to Brown University and succeed despite all odds. Jon had severe dyslexia and didn't even learn to read until he was 12 years old. He tells the story of poignant struggles in grade school and high school that left his self-confidence in shambles. David tells a harrowing story of school and self-control difficulties that led to heavy drug use and dropping out of high school when he was 15. The story of their frustrations, fears and struggles will resonate with any kid whose learning style has made it difficult to succeed in our school system, and with any parent who has tried to help a child with ADHD or LD problems.

After reading the personal stories of the two authors, anyone reading the book will think: "If these two guys can graduate from high school, and then get into and graduate from an Ivy league school, anyone can. How did they do it?" The next several chapters describe specific, useful study skills and savvy tips for succeeding in the classroom and doing well on tests and papers. Their suggestions are brilliant.

They begin by describing useful techniques and tips for taking class notes -- especially geared for students who have failed at traditional note taking systems and who regularly lose any notes they do take. Jon and David suggest many useful strategies to provide the structure and organization that those of us with LD and/or ADHD typically lack.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsStudy skills for the way you learn and much more.
By Dyslexicman on August 28, 2000
Format: Paperback
Even if you are not one of us different thinkers, you need this book. This book is so much more than a study skills book. It is a guide to taking control of your life as well as YOUR education. The key word here is YOU! We all know the education system sucks for those of us that happen to think out side the box. "One size fits all" education has beaten us down long enough. Cole and Mooney have once again proven that just because some kids have trouble in school doesn't mean they are not smart! They didn't set around and think up ways to improve grades they lived these methods and wrote this book while in school. Let the education Phd.'s think about that for a minute while you get this book and get on with your life! This book is also about helping kids. The proceeds go to Project Eye to Eye A non-profit organization started by the authors to pair LD kids to LD college students as mentors. So do yourself and some at risk kids a favor and BUY this BOOK.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA Much Needed Voice!
By Pamela A. Oswald on August 26, 2000
Format: Paperback
"Learning Outside the Lines" is a must read for any college student, but especially students with learning or attentional differences. As a special educator I was impressed with the quality of advice and learning strategies Mr. Mooney and Mr. Cole set forth in their handbook. Many of the study strategies outlined are the same strategies taught in quality classrooms for the learning different. The upbeat philosophy of "Learning Outside the Lines" gives hope to anyone who doesn't seem to "fit" into the traditional educational system. I have brought this book into my elementary resource classroom to show my students with learning differences that they too can succeed despite their own struggles with learning outside the lines of the typical classroom. I also think it is time for our students to find their own voice and become a part of their own educational revolution. The personal stories of Mr. Mooney and Mr. Cole gave me great insight into the struggles of students with learning differences and how the educational system can crush their natural talents with "a one method fits all" philosophy. "Learning Outside the Lines" is a very readable book for students, parents, teachers or anyone who lives, thinks or learns differently.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLearning Outside the Lines
By Laura on August 22, 2000
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This book has inspired me to want to read and write more often. I have been learning outside the lines all my life, but it took me over 40 years to discover that's what I was doing. I, like David Cole, have ADHD. Then I find this book by two authors who have turned a disability into a success story. I wish every teacher, parent, and student could read this book!
"Driven to Distraction" by Dr. Hallowell, was another book that made me feel this way, but "Learning Outside the Lines" was even easier for me to read. It is written in the way I like to read. It has bold headings and short paragraphs. It gets right to the point and I don't have to spend a lot of time reading descriptive words, I get the picture as I'm reading this book.
I feel the passion these two authors must have felt when they wrote this book. They are not giving you theory. I was doing so many of these things they talked about when I was in graduate school for Library Science and was put on probation for having such low SAT scores. I hadn't read more than five books from cover to cover when I began graduate school. It was the first time in my life I got A's! I can tell you from experience what these authors have written here should be seriously taken into consideration in our educational society. Maybe it is time for an educational revolution! What we need is more books like this one instead of looking for a cure with a pill or kids trying to self medicate with drugs and alcohol. After reading this book I felt like there are so many more success stories just waiting to happen.
Like they say in the book, you don't have to follow their methods exactly, what's important is that you find what works for YOU! This book is not just a guide, it's a true success story! I didn't just read this book, I experienced it! Read it and experience it for yourself!
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4.0 out of 5 starsExcellent learning opportunity for parents without disabilities

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2.0 out of 5 starsUseful Information but Misleading Premise

The premise of this book is very misleading. I’m honestly not sure how this happened. It seems that the authors are very empathetic to the needs of LD/ADHD students, yet, there... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Hermy909 II
2.0 out of 5 starsOutdated

This book may have been helpful at one time, but thanks to increased awareness, research, and best practices in the classroom, it is not a book I would recommend. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Carrie Robatcek
5.0 out of 5 starsVery helpful.

Very useful and practical advice for adult learners with ADD/ADHD.

Published 12 months ago by Izzy bug
5.0 out of 5 starsDead on!

Awesome Johnathan really makes it easy to understand the dyslexic world. Must read for teachers parents spec Ed folks!

Published 12 months ago by CSauers
3.0 out of 5 starsNot recommended for those with reading comprehension issues!

After hearing Jonathon Mooney speak in southern California a few weeks ago, this book is one I wanted to check out as a possible gift for my seniors who are graduating from high... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Thomas M. Green
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I enjoyed the irreverent voice and very practical tips. I am the parent of an eighth grade student with dyslexia, dyscalculia and dysgraphia. Read more

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This book had an informative beginning which I enjoyed. Soon however I became disillusioned with the sexual nature of the text. Read more

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