Adderall Blues
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.35 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1633934314 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 299 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Brian J .Robinson grew up in suburban NJ and was diagnosed with ADHD at six years old. In 2016, he was interviewed by Fox 5 NY about an early edition of his ADHD memoir and his personal experience with Adderall addiction. . His first published work, a short story entitled "Tabula Rasa" was featured on the cover of The Write Room, a literary magazine, in 2012. He lives in NYC with his wife, Lindsey. He graduated from Tula
"Finally! A blunt but objective book that debunks ADHD labels and exposes the unfortunate and limiting ways in which societal norms inhibit brilliance. "-- Dr. Peter J. (Educational Policy)"A wonderful, in-your-face book relating one young person's struggles with Attention Deficit Disorder" -- Dr. Eye opening and an emotional roller coaster. McDonald, PhD. Samuel Schenker, MD (Neurologist)"Adderall Blues tells an engaging tale of a young man finding his way in the world while learning about himself and his ADHD. Mr. Corcora
entertaining and insightful Adderall Blues, is about a man’s journey with ADHD. He writes of the effects it has on his relationships with people, school and work from young adolescence to adulthood. Through all his experiences, the author maintains an inner drive and strong belief in himself. And although ADHD can negatively impact his progress, he eventually learns how to use it to his . "A great read that will allow the reader to transcend the" according to Amoughlou. Creative and insightful inquiry into the author's manifold social and institutional encounters while growing up with ADHD. Adderall Blues provides a rich subjective account of Brian's experiences that were developmental in his self-understanding of the oft-misunderstood disorder. The reader get's a unfiltered and passionate journey of life through the eyes of a gift. KS said I loved this book. I loved this book. The story itself is mesmerizing but the message of accepting his differences and conquering his insecurities is inspiring. His travels through adolescence to adulthood underline the struggle to be accepted. This is a first person account of living with ADHD , the obstacles faced and his ultimate control of the disorder.
Adderall Bluesis a catalyst for change in the educational system. This first person account of ADHD is among the only books to offer a non-clinical perspective of ADHD where we can all understand on a deeper level the blessing and the curse that is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Seen through the eyes of one of literatures' most outlandish characters, a greater connection with those afflicted with the pathologically wondering mind society loves to label is felt and processed from an altogether different perceptive. Does Brian conquer his supposed "disorder," and transcend the label, or fall into the self-esteem trap that so many others have succumbed to? Prepare to be entertained and most importantly, enlightened.. Observe as our main character trips over himself endlessly while succeeding uniquely in his own fashion