Book description
Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based - and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition.
Gabor Mate is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology - and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Scattered Minds as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
No one explains ADD/ADHD like Gabor Maté.
I never realized how much I was impacted by this condition until reading Scattered Minds. It was the first time my lifelong struggles with focus, impulsivity, and self-regulation were explained in a way that made sense and removed moral blame. The book blends neuroscience, psychology, and personal stories—including Maté’s own ADHD.
Most of all, it offers hope: that understanding the roots of scattered attention can lead to self-compassion, healing, and meaningful change, not just symptom management.
From Howard's list on personal transformation for those feeling alone.
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