Beyond ADD: Hunting for Reasons in the Past and Present (Paperback)

by Thom Hartmann (Author)

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Product Description
A researcher of Attention Deficit Disorder explores the range of behavior covered by the disorder, its possible link to genetics and evolution, and challenges faced by its sufferers, especially gifted children. Simultaneous. 35,000 first printing. IP.

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Thom Hartmann is a pioneer in ADD research. His previous books have shown how individuals with ADD are not just "hyperactive" or "easily distracted," but actually possess highly adaptive, entrepreneurial skills - traits which served ancient hunters but meet with resistance in modern agrarian societies. His theory was profiled in Time magazine. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Underwood Books (August 20, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887424121
• ISBN-13: 978-1887424127
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #274,028 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A positive approach!, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

So many books look at ADD as a "problem" that must be diagnosed and dealt with. Thom Hartmann looks at ADD another way, a way that makes a lot of sense! This book is a MUST read for anyone who has ADD or anyone who knows someone with ADD and wants to understand. The Hunter/Farmer explanation puts it all into perspective. I am an adult with ADD, and the parent of a child with ADD. I often use Hartmann's theory when explaining ADD to other people. It is positive and empowering.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, A Real Explanation About ADD/HD, June 26, 2000

By	Mark (New York) - See all my reviews

Far be it for me to even read a book. At 41, I started and run a public company. My 10 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. This book not only helped me understand my son, it helped me understand myself. The result, I finally understood a logical explanation on why I thought I was different for so many years, and my son and I have never been closer. The challenges and the theories found in the book are incredible. I felt I was reading an explanation of how I think and act (or react). I wasn't looking for something to believe in, or to justify certain behaviors. However, almost every sentence drew me closer to the edge of my chair - just to see how my son and I operate. Thank you Dr. Hartmann!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Buy, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

This book does a great job of explaining the symptoms of ADD.

The explanations are detailed, well written and easy to read. Recommend this book for anyone, if they want to really understand ADD.

This book has a special ability to make a non-ADD person empathize with the behavioral aspects of an ADD person.