Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder

Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Sari Solden

Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder
List Price: $13.00
Our Price: $3.46
You Save: $9.54 (73%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $3.31 (click here)
Category: Book
See more book details and other editions


(Click here)
Buy this book at online book store in your country
Canada | UK | Germany | France

Book Summary Information

Author: Sari Solden
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2004-03-01
ISBN: 0802776795
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Walker & Company

Book Reviews of Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder

Book Review: Hits the Mark! A Must-Have for the AD/HD Bookshelf.
Summary: 5 Stars

Ms. Solden has opened the door to new territories in this book. Unlike other books on AD/HD that seem to repeat much of the same information over and over again, Journeys into ADDulthood gently leads the reader into the next stage of one's ADD self-discovery and growth. It is a refreshing look at "what happens next"- after one is diagnosed and treated.

The author breaks up the book into three main sections, or journeys: The Crisis of Understanding, The Crisis?of Identity, and the Crisis of Success. She gently walks the reader through each stage, offering insights and gems of wisdom. Each chapter ends with an "Exploration"- a short self-help exercise to help you think more about how you can use the material in a personal way for self-growth.

Both practical, sensitive and emotionally packed with wisdom from this pioneer in the field of AD/HD, I highly recommend this not only to those touched by AD/HD, but to those who work with them.

Summary of Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder

Sari Solden specializes in working with ADD adults and their partners. Her first book, Women with Attention Deficit Disorder, has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Now, in Journeys Through ADDulthood, she takes a groundbreaking look at the emotional turmoil often precipitated by ADD and offers readers roadmaps to richer, happier lives.

Although most commonly associated with children, attention deficit disorder (ADD or AD/HD) affects the lives of between 8 and 10 million American adults. Even years after diagnosis, many adults still feel discouraged because treatments tend to focus exclusively on managing or overcoming the symptoms of ADD rather than on teaching patients to lead a fulfilling life despite these differences. Sari Solden, who struggles with ADD and these issues herself, has spent the past twelve years focusing her work on the emotional challenges men and women face with ADD in their lives. Journeys Through ADDulthood is her profoundly empathetic and inspiring guide to living a rich and full life even as the effects of ADD remain.

Living with ADD affects the development of one’s view of self, especially for those not diagnosed until adulthood, after an entire childhood of feeling “different” without knowing why. There are no quick fixes—Solden takes a longer view of the challenges and sees living with ADD as an ongoing internal process. Journeys Through ADDulthood is a step-by-step guide through three stages, or journeys: toward understanding your brain and your primary symptoms; toward discovering your true identity and embracing your uniqueness; and toward learning to share your true self to connect with others. Illuminating her points based on the real-life journeys of two men and two women, Solden offers self-help exercises at the end of each chapter to point the way around common roadblocks on the road to empowerment, self-fulfillment, and the realization of long-buried dreams and goals.

General Books

Book Subjects
Most talked about in Adult ADD/ADHD resources.
Journeys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder ImageJourneys Through ADDulthood: Discover a New Sense of Identity and Meaning with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Sari Solden
Walker & Company; Published: 2004-03-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $5.62
Price in other shops: $13.00
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life ImageWherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Hyperion Books; Published: 2005-01-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.76
Price in other shops: $14.95
Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD ImageSurvival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD
by Kathleen G. Nadeau
Magination Press; Published: 2006-04; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.46
Price in other shops: $12.95
Time Management for Dummies, Second Edition ImageTime Management for Dummies, Second Edition
by Jeffrey J. Mayer
For Dummies; Published: 1999-05-12; Paperback; Book
Best price: $21.00
Price in other shops: $21.99
Learning Outside The Lines: Two Ivy League Students With Learning Disabilities And ADHD Give You The Tools ImageLearning Outside The Lines: Two Ivy League Students With Learning Disabilities And ADHD Give You The Tools
by Jonathan Mooney, David Cole
Fireside; Published: 2000-09-05; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.54
Price in other shops: $14.95
Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood ImageDriven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
Touchstone; Published: 1995-03-02; Paperback; Book
Best price: $3.00
Price in other shops: $16.00
The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal ImageThe Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal
by Jonathan Mooney
Henry Holt and Co.; Published: 2007-05-29; Hardcover; Book
Best price: $11.50
Price in other shops: $25.00
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder ImageYou Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo
Scribner; Published: 1993-01-31; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.94
Price in other shops: $16.00
Similar Books and other products
4 Weeks to an Organized Life with AD/HD Image4 Weeks to an Organized Life with AD/ HD
by Jeffrey Freed, Joan Shapiro
Taylor Trade Publishing; Published: 2007-10-25; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.88
Price in other shops: $16.95
Understanding Women With AD/HD ImageUnderstanding Women With AD/ HD
by Kathleen G. Nadeau
Advantage Books; Published: 2002-04-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $12.46
Price in other shops: $24.95
Survival Tips for Women with AD/HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Post-its ImageSurvival Tips for Women with AD/ HD: Beyond Piles, Palms, & Post-its
by Terry Matlen
Specialty Press/A.D.D. Warehouse; Published: 2005-01-01; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.57
Price in other shops: $19.95
10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (10 Simple Solutions) Image10 Simple Solutions to Adult ADD: How to Overcome Chronic Distraction & Accomplish Your Goals (10 Simple Solutions)
by Stephanie Sarkis
New Harbinger Publications; Published: 2006-01-02; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.71
Price in other shops: $14.95
Driven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood ImageDriven To Distraction : Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood Through Adulthood
by Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey
Touchstone; Published: 1995-03-02; Paperback; Book
Best price: $4.00
Price in other shops: $16.00
Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD ImageHealing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD
by Daniel G. Amen
Berkley Trade; Published: 2002-06; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.95
Price in other shops: $15.95
Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder ImageDelivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Edward M. Md Hallowell, John J. Md Ratey
Ballantine Books; Published: 2005-12-27; Paperback; Book
Best price: $8.00
Price in other shops: $15.00
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder ImageYou Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo
Scribner; Published: 2006-04-25; Paperback; Book
Best price: $7.40
Price in other shops: $16.00
ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life ImageADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life
by Judith Kolberg, Kathleen Nadeau
Routledge; Published: 2002-08; Paperback; Book
Best price: $13.94
Price in other shops: $21.95
Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life ImageWomen with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Your Life
by Sari Solden
Underwood Books; Published: 2005-11-29; Paperback; Book
Best price: $9.51
Price in other shops: $14.95
Book store. Illustrated catalog of books on different categories