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 As we move closer to publication of “One Boy’s Struggle” I have decided on the synopsis which will be used to describe the story. Even if I say so myself, “One Boy’s Struggle” is a compelling read and is a must for Parents, Guardians and Teachers of Adders. Adults with ADD or ADHD, related to an Adder, in a relationship with an Adder or friends of an Adder, will find this story of substantial use and insight. Without further a due, here is the synopsis:
Bryan takes us back with him to his early days in school when little, if anything, was known about Attention Deficit Disorder. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), the neurobiological disorder that would go undiagnosed well into his adult life, created numerous hardships for him, both in school and at home. He strived to do well in school and please his parents, but he couldn’t, no matter how hard he tried. He was always daydreaming and distracted and had trouble accomplishing his schoolwork, never understanding why he wasn’t like other students. His teachers and peers ridiculed him for his inattentiveness at school, while his father punished him for failing grades and presumed laziness at home.
Bryan writes an emotionally traumatic account of the years of punishment and criticism he received for having undiagnosed ADD as a child, and how he finally got help and achieved great success as an adult. His intuitive sense that he was extremely talented at some things motivated him to focus on what he could do well. He contemplated the paradox of his impressive talents and his depressing failures often, which ultimately led him to seek help and finally be diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. Finally receiving a diagnosis of ADD was a life changing enlightenment for him. It has helped him heal the emotional scars of his past and move forward with newfound self-confidence, successfully using his innate ADD traits.
If you have ever wondered what an ADD child is thinking about and how a child deals with his situation, this is the book. Bryan also takes you through his adult life with the challenges, the failures, the successes and the diagnosis. A must read for anyone in relation to ADD or ADHD!
~Bryan
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Having been diagnosed with ADD at age 59 (I’m now 62) I have lived a lot of what Bryan will likely describe. My best wishes for your success with the book as any additional information out there that will help people understand ADD/ADHD can only be a blessing.
Reply to DonHi Don!
Thank you for the words of encouragement. The appreciative nature of my visitors really makes this Blog worth it. Expect a December release date of the book. I will most certainly announce the publication here and would like to ask all visitors to, please, help me get the word out about my book and Blog to your friends. For those with myspace friends, please, send out a bulletin with a link back here? That would be wonderfully nice.
Thanks!
Bryan
Reply to BryanDavid–I think it’s absolutely fantastic that you care about your daughter so much to try and understand her point of view!
Bryan
Reply to BryanWow! I am a new “fan” I am also very interested in reading about your story. When we were kids, there was no awareness of ADHD.
Reply to ADDrienneADDrienne,
Welcome! Glad to have you, your thoughts and your voice!
When my book is published I will send all those who have commented a personal email of announcement. Many have already sent me emails asking for notification, so I can easily extend that to commenter’s.
Again, welcome and thank you!
Bryan
Reply to Bryan[...] write my blog to help spread awareness about ADD ADHD. I wrote my forthcoming book to help people understand what a child goes through—especially in my case as undiagnosed. I have [...]
Hi! Bryan, i really look forward to reading your book. My was diagnosed with adhd prior to his 13th birthday, though i believed he had long before, and i really had to push for the diagnosis. He has pushed himself all the way through primary/elementary school despite his struggles with innatention and peer problems, and teachers who were not very understanding or sympathetic. Hopefully now he will get more support from his health and educational professionals, though he has always had my support.
Reply to Rebecca faircloughHi! Bryan, i really look forward to reading your book. My son was diagnosed with adhd prior to his 13th birthday, though i believed he had long before, and i really had to push for the diagnosis. He has pushed himself all the way through primary/elementary school despite his struggles with innatention and peer problems, and teachers who were not very understanding or sympathetic. Hopefully now he will get more support from his health and educational professionals, though he has always had my support.
Reply to Rebecca faircloughMe again. I am 31 and also believe i have adhd. I am awaiting an appointment for diagnosis. At present i am very depressed. I have struggled through peer relationships and other adhd related problems forever. I have always felt like the odd one out. Appearing silly to my former classmates, though being very bright. Have never felt accepted by my peers. Really hope a diagnosis helps. I want to make something of myself. And be a better mother to my adhd son and 3 other kids.
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