The Successful Dyslexic is a book for dyslexics, their parents, friends, and loved ones. It explains what it is like to be dyslexic and gives fresh insight for the non-dyslexic parents, helping them to better understand their dyslexic child. The chapters describe in detail what the dyslexic is experiencing and how best to help the dyslexic child, teen, or adult deal with their disability. 

In addition, the book offers specific ways dyslexics can better compensate day to day. The author, Mike Thomas, who is himself dyslexic, has spent his entire life learning how to overcome his disability. Mr. Thomas has a degree in physiological psychology and has studied and taught dyslexics at the UCLA Psychological Clinic School. He later taught and tutored both dyslexic and non-dyslexic students in elementary, middle, and high school.