A New Look at ADD, February /2/ 2008
By John
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.
Living With ADD, February /2/ 2008
By Andrea
I could not put Bryans beautifully writen account on living with ADD down. Finally someone has walked in my shoes. I felt like I was reading a book that I had writen about my life. I have been living with ADD for 42 years. I related to Bryans struggles with his father and to his time in school. I always wanted to be like the other kids in school. I would tell myself today you are going to listen and pay attention in class. I would find myself immediatly staring off into my dream world. I was put into phase 1 classes with children with disorders that were much more severe than my own. I new I was different and not understood. I was ridiculed made fun of and called a dummy. I thought that I was dumb for years. I would tell people when I made mistakes “Oh I’m sorry I am so stupid” My self esteem was shot! I have a 13 year old daughter that was diagnosed 8 years ago. I have read many books trying to make sure that I help her adjust and live a happier life. I just finished One Boy’s Struggle. I would have to say it has changed my life and helped me understand why I think the way I do. It has helped me understand why I do the things I do. Bryan is going to help so many people understand who they are. I think his book is amazing and I can’t wait to share his book with my daughter and others that need help understanding ADD.I have taught my daughter that living with ADD is a gift. Bryan’s struggles with trying to self define bring that home in the end. Thank you Bryan for sharing your life with others and proving that life with ADD is an incredible gift.
Thanks John and Andrea!
~Bryan
