Learning A Living: A Guide to Planning Your Career and Finding a Job for People with Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and Dyslexia by Dale S. Brown.
Reviewed by Jennifer West
Learning A Living is intended to be a career guide for those
seeking to
overcome their learning disabilities such as dyslexia or attention
deficit disorder and pursue a successful career. It covers such topics
as assessing one’s strengths and weaknesses, educational options, resume
writing, interviewing skills, securing accommodations on the job, the
importance of mentors, and networking.
Dale Brown, the founder of the Association of Learning Disabled Adults,
has learning disabilities herself. She has worked with thousands of
people with similar disabilities and shares her personal experiences in
finding a job that uses a person’s strengths and minimizes the effects
of their disability. Learning a Living emphasizes
self-awareness, a
positive attitude, research, and enlisting the help of others as the
keys to success.
Brown also includes information on national organizations involved in
learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and dyslexia. High
school and college students preparing for a career, graduates entering
the work force, and adults hoping to change careers will find Learning a
Living an invaluable resource.