Dyslexia and the Journalist: Battling a Silent Disability

For aspiring journalists, the challenges of dyslexia can seem insurmountable, especially in the face of an educational system that is ill-equipped to help. Many with dyslexia and related learning and attention deficit disorders also struggle with low self-esteem and emotional health, leading to the assumption that they cannot succeed, especially in a profession dominated by reading and writing.

This book profiles famous broadcast journalists who overcame the long-overlooked, often misdiag...