|Listed in category:
EXTRA 10% OFF 4+ ITEMSSee all eligible items and terms
Have one to sell?

Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention...

by Hallowell, Edward M.; Ratey, John J. | PB | Good
US $5.14
Condition:
Good
Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, ... Read moreabout condition
10 available30 sold
Breathe easy. Free shipping and returns.
This one's trending. 30 have already sold.
Shipping:
Free Economy Shipping. See detailsfor shipping
Estimated between Fri, Jun 28 and Mon, Jul 1 to 43230
Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared paymentcleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Located in: Aurora, Illinois, United States
Returns:
30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping. See details- for more information about returns
Payments:
      
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard

Shop with confidence

Top Rated Plus
Top rated seller, fast shipping, and free returns. Learn more- Top Rated Plus - opens in a new window or tab
eBay Money Back Guarantee
Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:373542081414
Last updated on Jun 21, 2024 16:33:46 PDTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
0345442318
Book Title
Delivered from Distraction : Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2005
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
1 in
Author
Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
Genre
Family & Relationships, Psychology
Topic
Attention Deficit Disorder (Add-Adhd), Personality, Psychopathology / Attention-Deficit Disorder (Add-Adhd)
Item Weight
10.8 Oz
Item Width
5.2 in
Number of Pages
448 Pages

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0345442318
ISBN-13
9780345442314
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30761486

Product Key Features

Book Title
Delivered from Distraction : Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
Number of Pages
448 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Attention Deficit Disorder (Add-Adhd), Personality, Psychopathology / Attention-Deficit Disorder (Add-Adhd)
Genre
Family & Relationships, Psychology
Author
Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
10.8 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-271876
Reviews
Advance praise for Delivered from Distraction " Delivered from Distraction is just what it promises. In this remarkable volume, Ned Hallowell and John Ratey bring the latest information on ADD to homes and hearts everywhere, conveying the burgeoning scientific information with humor, hope, and clarity. As the authors point out, ADD needn't be a sentence to secondhand status. The ADDer who hearkens to their sage and practical whole-life advice will make the most of his or her talents. This book is certain to be a classic for the next decade." PETER S. JENSEN, M.D., Ruane Professor of Child Psychiatry, director, Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health, Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute "If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction. No two psychiatrists in America have thought more deeply about ADD than Ned Hallowell and John Ratey, and no one writes about it with more feeling, understanding, and accuracy. Most important, Hallowell and Ratey share their wisdom about living a good life with ADD. What an optimistic and helpful book!" MICHAEL THOMPSON, PH.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain "Edward Hallowell has written a comprehensive, easy-to-understand book on ADD. This is clearly the definitive source of information on Attention Deficit Disorder." HAROLD S. KOPLEWICZ, M.D., Arnold and Debbie Simon Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, director, Child Study Center, New York University School of Medicine "A deeply wise and truly helpful book, written with frankness, humor, and tremendous empathy. As a pediatrician, I have been recommending Driven to Distraction to parents for many years, and this new book brings the reader fully up to date in a rapidly changing field, combining the important information about the science and treatment of ADD with powerful advice about getting through life, succeeding in life, and enjoying life." PERRI KLASS, M.D., author of Quirky Kids "What is unique and particularly valuable in Hallowell and Ratey's approach is the hopeful message, insistently repeated, that 'at the heart of ADD lies a bonanza of wonderful qualities,' and that in treatment, these strengths and talents can and should be identified and developed." CHARLES MAGRAW, M.D., past president, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute From the Hardcover edition., Advance praise for Delivered from Distraction "Delivered from Distractionis just what it promises. In this remarkable volume, Ned Hallowell and John Ratey bring the latest information on ADD to homes and hearts everywhere, conveying the burgeoning scientific information with humor, hope, and clarity. As the authors point out, ADD needn't be a sentence to secondhand status. The ADDer who hearkens to their sage and practical whole-life advice will make the most of his or her talents. This book is certain to be a classic for the next decade." PETER S. JENSEN, M.D., Ruane Professor of Child Psychiatry, director, Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health, Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute "If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction. No two psychiatrists in America have thought more deeply about ADD than Ned Hallowell and John Ratey, and no one writes about it with more feeling, understanding, and accuracy. Most important, Hallowell and Ratey share their wisdom about living a good life with ADD. What an optimistic and helpful book!" MICHAEL THOMPSON, PH.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain "Edward Hallowell has written a comprehensive, easy-to-understand book on ADD. This is clearly the definitive source of information on Attention Deficit Disorder." HAROLD S. KOPLEWICZ, M.D., Arnold and Debbie Simon Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, director, Child Study Center, New York University School of Medicine "A deeply wise and truly helpful book, written with frankness, humor, and tremendous empathy. As a pediatrician, I have been recommending Driven to Distraction to parents for many years, and this new book brings the reader fully up to date in a rapidly changing field, combining the important information about the science and treatment of ADD with powerful advice about getting through life, succeeding in life, and enjoying life." PERRI KLASS, M.D., author of Quirky Kids "What is unique and particularly valuable in Hallowell and Ratey's approach is the hopeful message, insistently repeated, that 'at the heart of ADD lies a bonanza of wonderful qualities,' and that in treatment, these strengths and talents can and should be identified and developed." CHARLES MAGRAW, M.D., past president, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute From the Hardcover edition.
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
616.85/89
Synopsis
"If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction ."--Michael Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder-all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD. As Hallowell and Ratey point out, "attention deficit disorder" is a highly misleading description of an intriguing kind of mind. Original, charismatic, energetic, often brilliant, people with ADD have extraordinary talents and gifts embedded in their highly charged but easily distracted minds. Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, Delivered from Distraction provides accessible, engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition, from diagnosis to finding the proper treatment regime. Inside you'll discover - whether ADD runs in families - new diagnostic procedures, tests, and evaluations - the links between ADD and other conditions - how people with ADD can free up their inner talents and strengths - the new drugs and how they work, and why they're not for everyone - exciting advances in nonpharmaceutical therapies, including changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle - how to adapt the classic twelve-step program to treat ADD - sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them - strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulness ADD is a trait, a way of living in the world. It only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life. Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed, Delivered from Distraction is a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside. If you have ADD or care about someone who does, this is the book you must read. Praise for Delivered from Distraction "The definitive source of information on attention deficit disorder." --Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., director, Child Study Center, New York University School of Medicine "A deeply wise and truly helpful book, written with frankness, humor, and tremendous empathy." --Perri Klass, M.D., co-author of Quirky Kids, "If you read only one book about attention deficit disorder, it should be Delivered from Distraction ."--Michael Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain In 1994, Driven to Distraction sparked a revolution in our understanding of attention deficit disorder. Widely recognized as the classic in the field, the book has sold more than a million copies. Now a second revolution is under way in the approach to ADD, and the news is great. Drug therapies, our understanding of the role of diet and exercise, even the way we define the disorder-all are changing radically. And doctors are realizing that millions of adults suffer from this condition, though the vast majority of them remain undiagnosed and untreated. In this new book, Drs. Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey build on the breakthroughs of Driven to Distraction to offer a comprehensive and entirely up-to-date guide to living a successful life with ADD. As Hallowell and Ratey point out, "attention deficit disorder" is a highly misleading description of an intriguing kind of mind. Original, charismatic, energetic, often brilliant, people with ADD have extraordinary talents and gifts embedded in their highly charged but easily distracted minds. Tailored expressly to ADD learning styles and attention spans, Delivered from Distraction provides accessible, engaging discussions of every aspect of the condition, from diagnosis to finding the proper treatment regime. Inside you'll discover * whether ADD runs in families * new diagnostic procedures, tests, and evaluations * the links between ADD and other conditions * how people with ADD can free up their inner talents and strengths * the new drugs and how they work, and why they're not for everyone * exciting advances in nonpharmaceutical therapies, including changes in diet, exercise, and lifestyle * how to adapt the classic twelve-step program to treat ADD * sexual problems associated with ADD and how to resolve them * strategies for dealing with procrastination, clutter, and chronic forgetfulness ADD is a trait, a way of living in the world. It only becomes a disorder when it impairs your life. Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed, Delivered from Distraction is a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside. If you have ADD or care about someone who does, this is the book you must read. Praise for Delivered from Distraction "The definitive source of information on attention deficit disorder." --Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., director, Child Study Center, New York University School of Medicine "A deeply wise and truly helpful book, written with frankness, humor, and tremendous empathy." --Perri Klass, M.D., co-author of Quirky Kids, Featuring gripping profiles of patients with ADD who have triumphed, this text by the bestselling authors of "Driven to Distraction" is a wise, loving guide to releasing the positive energy that all people with ADD hold inside.
LC Classification Number
RC394.A85H349 2004
ebay_catalog_id
4
Copyright Date
2004

Item description from the seller

ThriftBooks

ThriftBooks

99% positive feedback
17.8M items sold
Joined Mar 2015
Usually responds within 24 hours

Detailed seller ratings

Average for the last 12 months

Accurate description
4.9
Reasonable shipping cost
5.0
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
4.9

Seller feedback (5,227,655)

5***_ (21)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Item as described, easy transaction, fast shipping
i***f (133)- Feedback left by buyer.
More than a year ago
Verified purchase
Book in as posted condition. Fast shipping.
i***e (451)- Feedback left by buyer.
More than a year ago
Verified purchase
good seller with prompt shipping
See all feedback

Product ratings and reviews

5.0
13 product ratings
  • 13 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 2 out of 5 stars
  • 0 users rated this 1 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Good value

Compelling content

Most relevant reviews

  • Top favorable review

    Quite Accurate

    Down-to-earth info on ADD and ADHD, with very accurate descriptions of behaviors, personalities, etc. We have begun implementing some of the suggestions, with success. Our 18-year-old grandson feels more confident in himself and is more aware of what his needs are and how to handle life. He is also more productive.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: mtwyouth

  • GREAT BOOK FOR UNDERSTANDING ADHD!!!!!!!!!

    I bought this book because I wanted to have a better understanding of ADHD. As a child I had trouble with reading comprehension and organization and still do as an adult. Now I see these same qualities in my son. I was however, an honors student so it never occured to me that there was a problem. I just thought I was an intelligent ding-a-ling! This book helped me realize what has been going on all these years! It presents such a positive outlook on ADHD through examples of some the most successful, well-recognized people such as Bill Gates. Who Knew? It has helped me realize that this is not a bad thing that should be hidden away and not talked about. Adults and kids with ADHD are still high functioning and very intelligent and usually have great energy with high levels of ...

  • Excellent resource! Appropriate for ADD at any age!

    My son was diagnosed in first grade with ADD (he's now in sixth grade). He does not have hyperactivity, only focus problems. Accepting the ADD diagnosis can be a tough pill to swallow for a parent, and this book is EXCEPTIONAL at explaining the disorder and how it affects all different age groups. It talks about what to expect, treatment options available including therapies, homeopathic, and medicinal, and teachs you methods to deal with the disorder. I've rented the book from my local library twice and finally decided to purchase it because I refer back to it so much. This is definitely worth the investment. In fact, it may be some of the best money you spend. This same author wrote Driven to Distraction which is an earlier book. While it is still good, I feel Delivered From Distraction ...

  • Helpful to me

    As a non-adhd spouse and father this was informational and helpful to me as I continue to try to understand the issues and learn about strategies that COULD be employed. By those with adhd. If they will acknowledge and own it. If they will read it. I am hopeful.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwill_grand_rapids

  • Fantastic book offers hope for ADD

    This is a great book for those like myself who never fit in, always daydreaming, in our own little world. I saw myself in so many of the illustrations. Since I haven't finished the book I can't say whether it answers my dilemmas, but it gives hope and encouragement with humor. I know I need to get a therapist for further help, and this book has encouraged me to do this.