Books Reviews

“Thank you to all of the reviewers below. I am humbled and grateful.”

“Bryan Hutchinson doesn’t have to imagine what it’s like having ADD. He’s got it, big-time. His mind races like a formula 1 driver every day. His journey is full of teachable moments.”

“Want to find out what it’s like to grow up with ADHD? Read One Boy’s Struggle! Hutchinson’s exploration of his always-in-trouble-for-something childhood brings to life some of the huge hurdles kids growing up with ADHD face. He writes of hope and despair, and the all-too-common conflict between desperately wanting to achieve and please, yet suspecting that you’ll fail again… and soon. Best of all, he tells his story of triumph as he gets help and follows his own unique path to success! 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.”

“The heart-wrenching description of Hutchinson’s traumatic childhood is great reading for adults trying to understand more completely how undiagnosed ADHD can distort a person’s life and the actions of those around him or her. It provides a tutorial in how and why people with ADHD develop coping strategies that don’t always seem to be in their best interests and is worth the read just for that. However, the critical message for adults is what comes next – Hutchinson’s journey to understand himself, his acceptance of his ADHD, his accomplishments and, finally, his happiness. He talks openly about the resentment and shame his childhood induced and shares the ways he has overcome his past and his ADHD. His journey of learning and redirection will inspire many. One Boy’s Struggle is a quick read – take it to the beach or on your commute and let it inspire you to take on the challenges you face.”

“CHADD Educator of the Year for 2010, Dr. Katherine Nell Mcneil, highly recommends One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir be read by teachers and parents of children with ADD / ADHD”

“I found One Boy’s Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD a gripping account of both the struggles and positive polarities of ADD written beautifully in a honest, open and courageous manner that will resonate with readers who haven’t already read this engaging book. I wish a book like this would have been available many years ago when I was going through many of the same struggles but in those days you were simply considered onery or lazy. Even now I find Bryan’s account so validating of so many things I felt along the way before my own diagnosis was made at age 60. I highly recommend this highly readable book. Warning: once you start it will be very hard to put it down.”

“Bryan's memoir is riveting. 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 gem - not to be missed!”

“If you read just one memoir about ADHD, One Boy's Struggle is the one to read. Bryan's book will profoundly help parents, teachers and adults with ADHD. Insightful, positive, motivational - most of all: inspiring and helpful.”

“Bryan Hutchinson's life is inspiring and his message is one of hope, forgiveness, and of moving forward. Bryan's story reiterates the importance of increased awareness and education about the impact ADD/ADHD can have in our lives. It emphasizes the dramatic improvement treatment can bring to a person's quality of life. Many will relate to his experiences and be moved by his positive approach. A great book!”

“As a therapist who treats many ADHD patients, I can tell you what a real find this book is. Bryan's books gives such hope for millions who have felt pain, humiliation, or just lost; it assures them they, too, can find a path for healing and joy in the celebration of living. Every therapist will want to have in their library to refer to patients. Thank you, Bryan!”

“Bryan's work helps readers understand the everyday medical and practical limitations of the AD/HD label, and personalizes the interesting nuances of the recovery process. An important read for all parents, teachers and adults with ADHD.”

“A Story that had to be told! As both an ADHD Coach and an Adult with ADHD, I highly recommend One Boy's Struggle: A memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD.”

“A highly compelling memoir! The reader will be moved by Bryan's experiences, fascinated by the twists and turns of his life, and impressed with his incredible resilience and his admirable determination to help others with this disorder. I have nothing but great admiration for Bryan and the assistance that he has selflessly provided to AD/HD adults around the world.”

“Bryan Hutchinson is one of those gifted people who has found a way to live his life effectively. He is a beacon of light for the ADHD community. Bryan’s book has given me a powerful tool to not only educate people about ADHD, but it has uniquely given me a rare view inside the mind of someone with ADHD to know how he felt, what he thought of himself and perhaps most importantly how he finally found his way. There are many books today which offer a view into the mind of someone with ADHD, but too few of them have the ability to truly reach into another’s heart and allow the reader to feel what he felt, see what he saw and learn what he learned. One Boy's Struggle, has inspired me to renew my efforts to assist people to heal, to help people raise their ADHD children with compassion and understanding and to make an impact on the educational system that has, for so long, misunderstood their ADHD students. What he has given me (and those people whose lives intersect with mine) is far reaching... like a pebble dropped in a pond; recovery is spreading throughout the world.”

“Bryan's memoir is written from the heart.  What he's done to overcome his challenges is inspirational.  Anyone with ADD or with friends, loved ones or colleagues with ADD will be informed and touched by Bryan's book.”

“Bryan shares 7 crucial tips for parents and teachers of children with ADHD. These tips are very good. Bryan writes with great understanding of what kids and teens with ADD/ADHD need, because of the fact that he grew up with undiagnosed ADHD. He was diagnosed as an adult, and has looked back on the challenges of his childhood. Fortunately for us – Bryan has chosen to share his experiences and insights to help us to understand better what goes on for kids and teens with ADD/ADHD (whether they are undiagnosed, or diagnosed). (This review is about Bryan's FREE eBook 7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD. Available on the ADDer World Social Network.) ”