Positively ADD : real success stories to inspire your dreams / Catherine A. Corman and Edward M. Hallowell.

Author/creator Corman, Catherine A.
Other author Hallowell, Edward M.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Walker, 2006.
Descriptionxix, 171 pages : portraits ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentPublisher description
Subjects
People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder--Interviews.

Contents Acknowledgments and a dedication -- Note to young people -- Note to parents and other adults -- Profiles: Chester James Carville Jr., political strategist -- Scott Eyre, relief pitcher, Chicago Cubs -- Carolyn O'Neal, retired school principal -- David Neeleman, founder, chairman, and CEO, JetBlue Airlines -- Karl V. Euler V, police officer -- Heather Long, graduate student, Rhodes Scholar -- Devin M. Barclay, professional soccer player, Columbus Crew -- Margaret Turano, director, marketing communications, Amicas -- Richard Joseph Zienowicz, MD, FAGS, plastic and reconstructive surgeon -- Sedan Paramanandam Manickam, musician -- Sharon Wohlmuth, photographer -- Harbhajan Singh Khalsa, yogic healer -- Oman Frame, teacher -- Clyde B. Anderson, chairman, Books-A-Million -- Jon Bonnell, chef -- Linda Pinney, entrepreneur, chief business officer, Asteres -- Clarence Page, journalist, Chicago Tribune -- Resources -- Common questions and answers about ADD.
Abstract Offers profiles of successful individuals in an array of professions, including CEOs, police officers, chefs, and professional athletes, who overcame the challenges of ADD and used its special qualities to come out ahead in their chosen fields.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2005037184
ISBN9780802789884 (hardcover)
ISBN0802789889 (hardcover)
ISBN9780802780713 (reinforced)
ISBN0802780717 (reinforced)

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