Edison Gene

Now in paperwork is an outstanding coverage of ADHD and self esteem written by one who himself was expelled from school for ADHD behavior, but supported by a mother who rescued his self-esteem. Thom Hartmann surveys new genetic evidence that kids with ADHD have gifts and unique abilities. Their brains are wired to make them innovators, inventors, and more - the same qualities which often cause school problems reflect an underlying genius.

One of the best things that came out of reading this book was that it made me realize I don't need to force my child to conform to the norm. The most important thing I can do is foster my son's interests and support him in his endeavors. I found the way the author described the origins of the Edison Gene through examples of evolution and climate changes was fascinating. I highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with a bright child having problems in school (especially those that have been diagnosed as ADHD) and also adults investigating their own diagnosis of ADHD. (...)

Edison was ADD. SO were many of the people who contributed to making the world the good place it is. This book portrays a very different picture of people with ADD, going so far as to suggest that the gene that is associated with ADD was also the gene that led to the creation of civilization. Tell that to a kid whose recently been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD who is feeling bad about having a defective brain, as some misled people conceive. This book gives a perspective on ADD/ADHD that will boost an ADDer's self esteem rather than harm it. It shoud be required reading for all teachers. Thom Hartmann's books are extraordinarily inspiring and uplifting. If you haven't read Prophet's Way, Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, Unequal Protection, and World's Greatest Secret, all books not related to ADD, then you're missing something. Also check out his talk show at thomhartmanndotcom.

As always, Hartmann has written a book that gives encouragement and hope for those of us who are ADD/ADHD. When my daughter and I were first diagnosed, Thom Hartmann's "Different Perception" was the first book I read. From the first book to this newest one, Hartmann makes those of us who are ADD feel as though we aren't sick or disordered. Both the "hunter theory" and the "Edison Gene" assist ADDers in finding their place in today's society... or just make their own spot. :-D