As a member of our ADDer World ADHD Social Network you can win a free, autographed copy The Art of Confident Living by Bryan Robinson Ph.D. I have read many books already this year and am determined to expand my horizons via reading as much as I can. Robinson’s book is one of the most fascinating and helpful books I have read! I wrote about it here.
When I contacted Bryan Robinson, he was kind, generous and excited to donate a signed copy of his book for our members to win! A special shout-out thanks to Dr. Robinson!
Nancy has generously sent ADDer World a personally signed copy of her book for the ADDer World giveaway drawing contest! You can read more about her on her website NancyRatey.com and I reviewed her book here. Nancy is also a member of our ADDer World ADHD Social Network, you can check out her page there and also, if you like, leave her a little ‘hello‘ comment. Thank you Nancy!
Gina Pera has generously agreed to provide a personally signed copy of her book for ADDer World! You can read more about her book on her website www.adhdrollercoaster.org and I reviewed her book here.
Member’s names will be put into a box and randomly selected to choose the winner.
Having searched the world over, somewhat in vain, for external solutions to help me with ADHD, I am not the type of person that jumps on any bandwagon which claims to assist or improve the ADHD mind.
With that said:
When I write I like to have music on in the background and sometimes I like to have the TV and even the radio on, all at the same time. You might think that would be distracting. Not for me. Having so much going on actually helps me calm down and focus. If I can get the right buzz of noise going, then I often zone into hyper-focus mode and I got to tell you, I love it when that happens. However, getting the right buzz going is usually a rarity!
I blog, I love to blog – I love to share my personal experiences, thoughts and beliefs with you. I think blogging is one of the most important movements in the new world order. Yes, there is a new world order, more and more people are reading blogs and less people are reading printed newspapers! In turn more newspapers are offering their articles online for free. Good idea! However, it’s blogging in the blogosphere which has caught the world by storm and I mean bloggers who are just writing about what they personally care about, not necessarily about what they are being paid to write or being asked to write. Many blogs have more readership than many traditional newspapers. Why? I think one word can sum it up:
Over the next couple weeks, I am going to give the world a glimpse into the realities of individuals living with ADHD. In the ADDer World Community, we have wonderful, real life people, with ADHD, discussing and sharing their realities in regard to living with ADHD and much, much more. Here’s the first post from a Member of ADDer World who answered the question which I posted:
I highly recommend several books which are written specifically about ADHD. My book, One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir, is one of those books, – It is about my life growing up with Undiagnosed ADD and how I eventually overcame my struggles to become successful and happy in my own right - my story and the lessons learned from the hindsight of my life thus far. I have had a many ups and downs in my life, twisted roads and seemingly endless loops of taking steps forward only to find myself at the start again, or further behind. In order to get better and overcome many of my struggles I had to give up on certain things and some things I had to remain steadfast with, even when it seemed the worst was still to come.
ADHD has brought us together in a community of caring and common cause. We have discovered that Depression, PTSD and Fear are not simply the result of ADHD, but more often the negative treatment of one with ADHD by others due to apparent shortcomings in ADHD tendencies. Not only that, but also the way we treat ourselves for ‘not’ measuring up. Through our sharing we give each other hope and aspirations for better tomorrows.
Let’s give thanks that The Brilliant Reality of ADHD is finally seeing the light, we are discovering that there is more to ADHD than the negative connotation associated with the abbreviation.
Creativity is a cornerstone of ADHD. We are unique individuals with many talents and traits. There is no such thing as a ‘normal’ ADDer. Likewise, there is no such thing as anyone described as ‘normal’ also described as creative, artistic, ingenious or having ADHD. Many of us see ADHD as both a curse and a blessing. If you relate or would like to understand why from real, personal experiences, then ADDer World is the place to find out.
On ADDer World you will find:
173 discussions currently ongoing. Share your input in the forums.
368 Blog posts so far. All shared personal experiences concerning life with ADHD. Join and start posting blogs with us!
ADDer World also has multiple community groups for specific topics such as:
In May of this year I started a community website calledADDer World. Today we have 299 members’ with people joining nearly every day. Very special members all related to ADHD in some way, some directly and some related, or, are friends of someone with ADHD. ADDer World has also attracted some of the most prominent members of the ADHD global community. Not too many free online fully interactive community websites have such a rich membership roster of Adult ADDers, Educators, Coaches, Doctors, Authors, Parents, Journalists, bloggers and people who care with every ounce of their being!
This is a preview of ADDer World an online world for those with ADHD and others, nearing 300 members! Forums, blogs, articles, unique member’s pages and so much more.. Click Here to read the rest of this post
"One Boy’s Struggle is a real eye-opener. It should be read by all parents struggling to understand how best to support their ADHD children. Adults with ADHD will likely find validation and new hope from reading Bryan’s story.” ~Dr. Edward Hallowell
CHADD Educator of the Year for 2010, Dr. Katherine Nell Mcneil, "Highly recommends" One Boy’s Struggle
“A very brave and moving memoir.” Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Katherine Ellison, author of 'Buzz'.
"Gripping account of both the struggles and positive polarities of ADD written beautifully in a honest, open and courageous manner." David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D.
"Anyone with ADD or with friends, loved ones or colleagues with ADD will be informed and touched by Bryan’s book." Bryan Robinson Ph.D. author of 'The Art of Confident Living'
Thank you!
It is an honor to have written a book that is meaning so much and benefiting so many. It is my hope that one day ‘One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir’ will be read by every teacher and parent, as well as read by every adult with ADHD. If you own a copy and have read it, please consider passing it on, loan it out to friends, a support group or donating it to your local library.
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I highly recommend several books which are written specifically about ADHD. My book, 
