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ADHD 2.0 by Edward M. Halllowell, John J. Ratey

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ADHD 2.0

Narrator
Fred Sanders
Publisher
John Murray Press
Publish Date
17 February 2026
Run Time
5 hours 27 minutes
Format
Audiobook

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What to expect

Professionals and readers alike are praising this book:


"An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain... If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope."

- Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain


"I absolutely loved this book, can highly recommend and will be buying copies for friends and our local schools... Thank you with huge gratitude for this gem of a book, and the treasure trove of empowering knowledge and practical tips within."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review


"A must read on ADHD."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review



More than two decades ago, world-renowned authors Dr Edward M. Hallowell and Dr John J. Ratey literally wrote the book on ADHD. Their groundbreaking bestseller Driven to Distraction introduced millions of readers to the condition and has sold more than a million copies worldwide.


Today, ADHD is widely recognised, but one important part of the conversation is often overlooked: its potential strengths. Many highly successful entrepreneurs, innovators and creative thinkers attribute their achievements to the unique traits associated with ADHD. At the same time, new scientific discoveries are transforming our understanding of how the ADHD brain works.


In ADHD 2.0, Drs Hallowell and Ratey-both of whom live with what they call a "variable attention trait"-draw on the latest research to help adults, parents and caregivers minimise the challenges of ADHD while maximising its advantages at any age.


Inside, you'll discover an arsenal of new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, including:



  • Find the right kind of difficult - use these behaviour assessments to discover the work, activity, or creative outlet best suited to an individual's unique strengths.

  • Reimagine your environment - what specific elements to look for - at home, at school, or in the workplace - to enhance the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in the ADHD mind.

  • Embrace your brain's natural wiring - take advantage of new findings about the brain's default mode network and cerebellum, which confer major benefits for people with ADHD

  • Harness the healing power of connection - tips for establishing and maintaining positive connection, 'the other Vitamind C', and the best antidote to the negativity that plagues so many people with ADHD.

  • Make informed decisions about medication - get the facts about the underlying chemistry, side effects, and proven benefits of all the pharmaceutical options.


Filled with professional expertise, personal experience and optimism, ADHD 2.0 offers a powerful new approach to understanding ADHD and unlocking the potential that lies within it.

Critics Review

  • Hallowell writes with clarity and humanity... [ADHD 2.0] is a message of hope... a remarkably clear, personable, digestible and useful book.

    Dr Lloyd Sederer, 'Psychology Today'

  • Beautifully written, ADHD 2.0 is an inspired road map for living with a distractible brain. Two psychiatrists who have ADHD themselves combine the most recent brain science with humor, stories, and deep wisdom about how to manage your fluctuating attention. If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope.

    Michael Thompson, Ph.D., 'New York Times' bestselling co-author of 'Raising Cain'

  • Infinitely validating, effortlessly funny, and staggeringly insightful . . . This book will save lives.

    Jessica McCabe, creator/host of 'How to ADHD'

  • I love the optimism and hope this timely book offers.. . . . Drs. Hallowell and Ratey draw upon the latest neuroscience as well as other key research fields to offer a comprehensive and helpful approach to living fully and happily with ADHD. . . . Highly recommended.

    Peter S. Jensen, M.D., founder, The REACH Institute

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  • As both a clinician and someone with ADHD, I found this book to be a reassuring masterpiece. Drs. Hallowell and Ratey combine evidence-based practice and research to help those with ADHD live a fulfilled and happy life. I will recommend it to my patients.

    —Kristin Seymour, M.S.N., R.N., ADHD coach

  • With knowledge and empathy, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey have written a book that draws on the latest scientific advances and their decades of clinical experience. Most important, ADHD 2.0 provides hope; it is a must-read for anyone who has or loves a person with this very common condition.

    Harold S. Koplewicz, M.D., president and medical director, Child Mind Institute, and author of 'The Scaffold Effect'

  • This information-packed guide is a must-have for anyone dealing with ADHD.

    —Publishers Weekly

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Details

Author
Edward M. Halllowell, John J. Ratey
Narrator
Fred Sanders
Duration
5 hours 27 minutes
Release Date
17 February 2026
ISBN
9781399839709
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
John Murray Press
Genre
Coping with / advice about ADHD, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, Popular psychology

Synopsis

Professionals and readers alike are praising this book:"An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain... If you or your child suffer from ADHD, this book should be on your shelf. It will give you courage and hope."- Michael Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of Raising Cain"I absolutely loved this book, can highly recommend and will be buying copies for friends and our local schools... Thank you with huge gratitude for this gem of a book, and the treasure trove of empowering knowledge and practical tips within."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review"A must read on ADHD."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewMore than two decades ago, world-renowned authors Dr Edward M. Hallowell and Dr John J. Ratey literally wrote the book on ADHD. Their groundbreaking bestseller Driven to Distraction introduced millions of readers to the condition and has sold more than a million copies worldwide.Today, ADHD is widely recognised, but one important part of the conversation is often overlooked: its potential strengths. Many highly successful entrepreneurs, innovators and creative thinkers attribute their achievements to the unique traits associated with ADHD. At the same time, new scientific discoveries are transforming our understanding of how the ADHD brain works.In ADHD 2.0, Drs Hallowell and Ratey-both of whom live with what they call a "variable attention trait"-draw on the latest research to help adults, parents and caregivers minimise the challenges of ADHD while maximising its advantages at any age.Inside, you'll discover an arsenal of new strategies and lifestyle hacks for thriving with ADHD, including:Find the right kind of difficult - use these behaviour assessments to discover the work, activity, or creative outlet best suited to an individual's unique strengths.Reimagine your environment - what specific elements to look for - at home, at school, or in the workplace - to enhance the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit inherent in the ADHD mind.Embrace your brain's natural wiring - take advantage of new findings about the brain's default mode network and cerebellum, which confer major benefits for people with ADHDHarness the healing power of connection - tips for establishing and maintaining positive connection, 'the other Vitamind C', and the best antidote to the negativity that plagues so many people with ADHD.Make informed decisions about medication - get the facts about the underlying chemistry, side effects, and proven benefits of all the pharmaceutical options.Filled with professional expertise, personal experience and optimism, ADHD 2.0 offers a powerful new approach to understanding ADHD and unlocking the potential that lies within it.

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