Motivational and inspirational writer, Bryan Hutchinson is the author of several books about life with ADHD including the highly acclaimed, best selling "One Boy′s Struggle: A Memoir" and the author of the hilarious eBook that went viral "10 Things I Hate about ADHD"

Dr. Ragan Review’s “One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir”

Dr. Ragan Review’s “One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir”
on: March 9, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

Dr. Ragan Review’s “One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir”    “Bryan’s book is not bogged down with research or statistics. He simply shares his personal story. The book reads like a conversation with a friend. After reading the book I feel like I know Bryan although we have never met. If you are feeling isolated and misunderstood regarding ADD, you will likely find solace in Bryan’s book.” Dr. Ragan of  psychologyofclutter.com  My memoir was published in early January and it could have stopped there, well if you go to my Amazon page you will find some great reviews. Two well known doctors (Dr. Ragan and Dr. Lara Honos-Webb) have now read and put their stamp on it (no small thing that) and Keath Low, journalist from about.com not only wrote a beautiful article about my book, but went on Amazon and gave it a 5 star review! Now that is rare. A journalist enjoyed a book so much […]

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About.com Keath Low Mentions “One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir”

About.com Keath Low Mentions “One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir”
on: March 6, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

Bryan’s book is called One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir – Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD. It is a raw portrait of his struggles with undiagnosed ADD, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. Bryan initially experienced some anxiety about sharing such personal aspects of his life. He has been amazed by the outpouring of kindness and support he has received. Many have related to his story. Clearly the type of support one receives has a tremendous impact on an individual’s educational, employment and personal success. Once Bryan was finally diagnosed with ADD in adulthood, his life took an amazing turn for the better. His story reiterates the importance of increased awareness and education about the impact ADD/ADHD can have in our lives… Read the entire article – By Keath Low, About.com Guide to ADD / ADHD Thanks Keath! ~Bryan

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ADD ADHD and positive thinking – the Gift and Blessing

ADD ADHD and positive thinking – the Gift and Blessing
on: March 1, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 1 Comment ...

I think it is very important that we learn to think positive and use positive thinking and visualizing positive results to cope with ADD ADHD.  I talk a lot about positive thinking and visualizing positive results here on my blog and thanks to years of therapy I have learned to do that. The point I want to make is that ADD ADHD causes a lot of devastation in many lives, the symptoms and traits have caused numerous struggles in my own life. Learning to cope with ADHD is a lifetime’s effort. There is no cure and there is no medication which will cure ADHD. I am not against medication because I believe it does help some people, but it does not help everyone. Some cannot afford the medication, so for them learning to cope is that much more critical. The point I would like to make is that with or […]

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Dr. Lara Honos-Webb Review of One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir

Dr. Lara Honos-Webb Review of One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir
on: February 26, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 2 Comments ...

“Bryan’s memoir is riveting, engrossing – a crowd pleasing read. Heartbreaking at times, heartwarming at others, if you are looking for a guide through your own or your child’s ADHD, you’ll find it here. A delightful gem – not to be missed.” Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, author the Gift of ADHD Thank you very much for reading my memoir and giving us your personal review, Lara. – Lara took time out of her extremely busy schedule to read “One Boy’s Struggle: A memoir” and to me, this speaks very highly of her concern for both adults and children with ADHD regardless of background. Dr. Lara Honos-Web has a website  http://www.visionarysoul.com/ where you can read more about her and sign-up for her newsletter if you like. Lara Honos-Webb, Ph.D., bio from booktour.com: She is the author most recently of The Gift of ADHD Activity Book: 101 Ways to Turn Your Child’s Problems into Strengths. She is […]

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That Relationship

That Relationship
on: February 22, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 1 Comment ...

The complete story to this article is within the pages of my MEMOIR  I write about relationships quite a bit, I like to write about them and I hope what I have written has meant something for those who read my articles. The ADD ADHD mind is very complex and not everyone is the same, we can relate on a lot of levels and in a lot of situations and I believe when it comes to relationships we relate quite well with each other too. Have you ever had that relationship that stays in your mind, fresh and alive, it never goes away and sometimes that past relationship provides a smile when you need it most and other times it brings sadness and ultimately it keeps one from potential new relationships or it complicates new relationships? I have had that relationship, so powerful and real. It was my first relationship and as […]

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The Green Machine Lesson

The Green Machine Lesson
on: February 18, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 1 Comment ...

  I learned a very valuable lesson in life at a very young age and it was thanks to a Christmas present: The Green Machine. Even today I still consider my Green Machine to be my most valuable Christmas present ever, not only because it was a lot of fun, but it showed me the harsh reality of how some people view and use friends, well, I use the term ‘friends’ loosely. As a kid I stayed pretty much to myself. I was not good at relating with others, so I usually stayed in my backyard building models of airplanes, usually out of two boards nailed together which kind of formed the body and wings of an airplane. (What are with us ADDers and airplanes anyway?) When I wasn’t building these constructions of airplanes I was out playing in the fields behind our house. I was 5 or 6 at […]

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Tara McGillicuddy reviews One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir

Tara McGillicuddy reviews One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir
on: February 17, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

Tara McGillicuddy, ADD ADHD Coach and fellow Blogger, has been so kind as to review my book “One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir – Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD“. You can check out her review HERE. Thank you Tara for taking the time out of your busy schedule to read and review my memoir. She also brings up a very good point in her review, which is important for readers to know and I had not completely realized the extent of before I started getting mail from readers. My book is an emotional account of my years growing up and that emotion seems to be transferable to those who read my book, especially to those who have grown up as I have. I appreciate our connection and to those who do not have ADD or ADHD and are just as moved, I think I can understand that too. My story is not that far removed […]

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The ADD ADHD Ghosts of Relationships past

The ADD ADHD Ghosts of Relationships past
on: February 14, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 0 Comments ...

A frequent question I am asked is how to get over past relationships, especially the relationships which never make it off the ground. That’s a tough question. First of all, I don’t know if ‘getting over’ the past is the right way to look at this. I am sure you, just like me, have been told time and again to just get over something, let it go or forget about it. Don’t you just love that? Not too helpful is it? “Just get over it” and presto it’s gone, wiped from your mind never to rear its ugly head ever again! If you have ADD ADHD you know it is not as simple as that, it’s not and frankly I don’t think it’s that simple for anyone when it comes to a past situation that has significant emotional impact. The problem for us ADDers is that we have a lot of […]

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ADD ADHD Perfectionism – To be Perfect or Not to be Perfect

ADD ADHD Perfectionism – To be Perfect or Not to be Perfect
on: February 12, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 2 Comments ...

PERFECTIONISM To Be Perfect or Not to be perfect? We ADDers can be, at times, perfectionists. And when we become Hyper Focused on getting something perfect it can become an obsession. Nothing is perfect. I have to stop and tell myself that sometimes, but it’s hard to accept, because I really do want to get it right and I try so very hard to get it right. Maybe this or that is wrong, maybe if I adjust this it will come out even better, maybe if I hold it upside down and stand on my left foot and bounce six times, that will do ‘er up just right! I am not perfect, I have wanted to be perfect, and I have beat myself up to be perfect. When it’s not right I can go around all day long wondering what I can do to make something better, you know, well, […]

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The Tale of an ADD ADHD Memoir

The Tale of an ADD ADHD Memoir
on: February 11, 2008 by: Bryan Hutchinson 4 Comments ...

This is a very special tale: It was the worst of times and the best of times Read about the real life, first hand story of a boy who went through childhood, and most of his adult life, undiagnosed with ADD ADHD. This is a remarkable opportunity for the ADD ADHD community and society. All that we ADDers ask for is understanding, consideration and acceptance, -ADD ADHD is real, it is affecting our children, our friends, our neighbors, it is affecting you and me, it is causing distress and turmoil and sorrow, and it does not have to be that way – it really doesn’t. ADD ADHD is a different way of thinking and in many of today’s typical settings it is a significant challenge which creates detrimental consequences. Treated and nurtured, ADD ADHD can be a wonderful and truly amazing gift.  

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