 | You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder by Kate Kelly
Buy used from: $0.44 This book is like the "bible for ADD/ADHD people." Has sections for everyone. It includes practical hints, a list of what to expect when going through the stages of the Grief Cycle when diagnosed as an adult, and special sections for people in relationships. This was the very first book my counselor told me to read and I'm glad I did!
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 | The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal by Jonathan Mooney
Buy new: $16.50 / Used from: $5.75 This is a great book that tells Jon's journey from his hometown to Burning Man in the desert, and back. Along the way he talks about his experiences with ADHD from childhood to the present. This book lets you know there are others like you!
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 | Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $0.88 This book is the second one recommended to me by my counselor. I didn't read every section since some of it was repetitive from "So I'm Not Lazy, Crazy, or Stupid?" book. The sections I did read were great.
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 | Learning Outside The Lines: Two Ivy League Students With Learning Disabilities And ADHD Give You The Tools by Jonathan Mooney
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.10 This is another of Jonathan Mooney's books. Once I started using some of these tips, my grades went from "C's" to "A's!!" You have to try it. Also, see his website at www.jonathanmooney.com or E mail him at jon@jonathanmooney.com.
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 | Time Management for Dummies, Second Edition by Jeffrey J. Mayer
Buy used from: $2.00 For me, being late or under - estimating how long things will take to do is a serious problem for me with my ADHD! I'm constantly about 5 minutes late no matter what I do!! I included this book because the techniques are highly practical.
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 | Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD by Kathleen G. Nadeau
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $8.39 Since I am a college student, I had to put this one in here! Kathleen G. Nadeau is one of the preeminent ADHD writers. I highly recommend reading this AFTER reading "Learning Outside the Lines."
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 | Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Buy used from: $8.11 a good place to start for meditation/ mindfulness. This book helped me with slowing down my mind and living in the moment. Helpful hints on focusing on one task at a time. May not work for most severe ADHD folks, but, I highly recommend it.
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 | Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder by Sari Solden
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $3.62 This book is divided into sections to help you with the Grief/ Recovery cycle after being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. It has helpful sections on how to compose a treatment regimen that's right for you. Helps the reader work through the issues before, during, and after beginning the Grief cycle.
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