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The Mini ADHD Coach: How to (finally) Understand Yourself
An inclusive guide to ADHD that explores its diverse types, symptoms, diagnoses, and misconceptions, and shares how to work with your ADHD brain to fully understand yourself.Diagnosed at 29, Alice Gendron offers full and supportive insight into life with ADHD, addresses common challenges and hurdles, and provides tips and ADHD hacks that will help you to get things done and live a more peaceful daily life. This illustrated and informative guide is a must-have for anyone looking to better understand ADHD and how to thrive with ADHD.Through Gendron’s motivational voice and relatable illustrations, The Mini ADHD Coach will teachHow to emotionally process your ADHD diagnosis.How ADHD can impact your daily life, from getting your morning started to time management, dating, making dinner, and more.What ADHD expressions, such as analysis paralysis, hyperfocus, and time blindness, really mean.ADHD hacks like habit-stacking and gamification to try out and find the solutions that fit your life.The Mini ADHD Coach is the perfect resource for flourishing with ADHD.
204 pages, Hardcover
Published July 27, 2023
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August 8, 2023
Definitely taking some tips and tricks to help manage my ADHD. However.. I have already forgotten most of them.
September 26, 2023
Happy release day!
Thank you to Chronicle Prism of Chronicle Books via Netgalley for a copy of this to review! It was a very approachable, useful guide, and will be out September 26th.
A cute, welcoming book offering a solid knowledge base.
From symptoms and that process of moving from suspicion you have it to seeking a professional screening, from a glossary of useful terms to how to cope better in daily life - this was a comprehensive look at life with ADHD. Even better was the fact it was half picture book\graphic novel; my ADHD eyes could easily skim what was going on for each page's concept with the mixed format. So many aspects of my own experience received a helpful name in this, making me feel not so alone, like overcompensation by arriving suuuper early to things, or being stuck in Waiting Mode all day when I know I have an appointment later on.
The introduction also makes it clear this was written by someone with ADHD: it's designed so that you can read it front to back, sure, but more relevant to ADHD patients is that it can be opened at any point for useful, concise, and kindly worded guidance. You can read just the glossary and never the rest. This is really a self-help book that aids you in being nicer to yourself as you manage your ADHD in daily life, and that gentle tone was so important for me as a very tightly-wound ADHD patient and reader.
5 stars for usefulness. I could easily see myself getting a physical copy for the glossary alone.
Thank you to Chronicle Prism of Chronicle Books via Netgalley for a copy of this to review! It was a very approachable, useful guide, and will be out September 26th.
A cute, welcoming book offering a solid knowledge base.
From symptoms and that process of moving from suspicion you have it to seeking a professional screening, from a glossary of useful terms to how to cope better in daily life - this was a comprehensive look at life with ADHD. Even better was the fact it was half picture book\graphic novel; my ADHD eyes could easily skim what was going on for each page's concept with the mixed format. So many aspects of my own experience received a helpful name in this, making me feel not so alone, like overcompensation by arriving suuuper early to things, or being stuck in Waiting Mode all day when I know I have an appointment later on.
The introduction also makes it clear this was written by someone with ADHD: it's designed so that you can read it front to back, sure, but more relevant to ADHD patients is that it can be opened at any point for useful, concise, and kindly worded guidance. You can read just the glossary and never the rest. This is really a self-help book that aids you in being nicer to yourself as you manage your ADHD in daily life, and that gentle tone was so important for me as a very tightly-wound ADHD patient and reader.
5 stars for usefulness. I could easily see myself getting a physical copy for the glossary alone.
May 26, 2023
I was just diagnosed with ADHD last month at the age of 34, so seeing this book exist, I knew I needed to read. I'm still learning so many terms - and this was so helpful! The illustrations really drove home exactly what I've been feeling my whole life, and this was an excellent guide in describing what ADHD is, how it affects your daily life, and steps we can take to go about getting diagnosed & managing that diagnosis. This book made me feel seen & it made me feel better equipped at facing my diagnosis head on! Thank you for writing this book & to NetGalley for giving me an opportunity to read it. I'll be sure to recommend this to my friends who also live with ADHD as I think it's incredibly useful!
June 11, 2023
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review.
This was absolutely a book I needed to read. I've been struggling with my ADHD for years. I felt like I was being heard throughout the book because it highlighted a lot of things I've dealt with. It had a lot of helpful information in it that I hope will help me get a handle on my ADHD.
For anyone who is struggling to understand ADHD as an adult or even if you have a child who has ADHD this book is very helpful.
This was absolutely a book I needed to read. I've been struggling with my ADHD for years. I felt like I was being heard throughout the book because it highlighted a lot of things I've dealt with. It had a lot of helpful information in it that I hope will help me get a handle on my ADHD.
For anyone who is struggling to understand ADHD as an adult or even if you have a child who has ADHD this book is very helpful.
March 10, 2024
High points for this easily digestible book chock full of compassion and hacks for those with ADHD. "The Mini ADHD Coach" includes an overview of an ADHD diagnosis, common executive function challenges, and advice + hacks for overcoming them. All of the information is presented in bite-sized chunks along with the illustrations that have built Alice Gendron a following on social media. If you have read other books on ADHD before, you'll likely find much of this book a repeat — this is where I fall, so this was more of a four-star read for me personally, but I think it's a five-star for someone new to the topic. I most enjoyed the hacks section. For my children who are still working to understand themselves and how they tick, this was a great primer in a super-friendly format that they were happy to flip through.
August 21, 2023
This book would have been wonderful just after receiving my diagnosis! I've learned a lot of these strategies since then, but a reminder of them is always helpful! I know how valuable this would be to someone new to the diagnosis or a loved one trying to better understand a person. The author did a good job of being succinct and illustrating things in a digestible way!
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!
October 13, 2024
Poradnik zawiera zabawne grafiki przypominające nam, jak ciężko jest żyć z ADHD i jak to można ogarnąć. Śmiałam się. Nie nauczyłam się zbyt wiele. Inne poradniki są zdecydowanie lepsze. Ten był miły.
August 24, 2023
Full disclosure, I have been following The Mini ADHD Coach on Instagram (@the_mini_adhd_coach) for a few years, so I’m predisposed to love this book! (& I absolutely loved this book!) This is an amazing guide as it helps explain what ADHD is, how it might present, & tips to help those with ADHD (& those who love them) help navigate the world as a person with ADHD. It’s basically a guide that should be given to every teen/adult when they receive a diagnosis. I received my diagnosis later in life & I still struggle to understand it - this guide legit helped educate me & opened my eyes to some strategies I never considered. Not to mention, the art style is adorable & really separates this guide from many of the books out there that can feel more like a medical textbook than a functional guide that could ACTUALLY help me everyday. I wish I had this book back when I first got my diagnosis, but I’m so glad that it exists now!
Thank you to Chronicle Books/Chronicle Prism & NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book to review. All thoughts & opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you to Chronicle Books/Chronicle Prism & NetGalley for providing a digital copy of this book to review. All thoughts & opinions expressed are my own.
August 18, 2023
Thank you to NetGalley and the Author/publisher for this ARC!
I was diagnosed with ADHD pretty late(late thirties!) but have always suspected it because of strong family history! This book was the perfect for reading little chunks at a time when I could focus. The illustrations and short paragraphs broke it up so it was easy to come back to when I inevitably got distracted by something or lost interest for a bit(not because of the content, just the way my brain works!)
This was definitely a book that makes me feel like I’m not alone, and the tips were helpful to find ways to work around the difficulties of distraction or hyper-focus. It is helpful for people with ADHD but I’d also recommend it for their friends and family, to help them understand what it is like and how they may help.
I was diagnosed with ADHD pretty late(late thirties!) but have always suspected it because of strong family history! This book was the perfect for reading little chunks at a time when I could focus. The illustrations and short paragraphs broke it up so it was easy to come back to when I inevitably got distracted by something or lost interest for a bit(not because of the content, just the way my brain works!)
This was definitely a book that makes me feel like I’m not alone, and the tips were helpful to find ways to work around the difficulties of distraction or hyper-focus. It is helpful for people with ADHD but I’d also recommend it for their friends and family, to help them understand what it is like and how they may help.
December 16, 2023
The strength and success of this book is that it was written by someone with adhd for people with adhd. And it's so obvious, not just from the tone of writing but the whole structure and layout of the book as well as the very real and practical advice. And the illustrations! So often I've been put off by medicalised, dry and just bad vibe texts about adhd that - ironically - were clearly not written with a neurodivergent audience in mind. This was so accessible I finished it in a few days and whilst I knew most of the information already, reading it a few years ago would've been an absolute game changer. I think it would've benefited from a bibliography though, at least for the chapters explaining what adhd is. But overall great resource - this book made me feel reaffirmed about the utter exhaustion of having adhd, excited about all the cool shit us adhd-ers make, and hopeful for neurodivergent community advice and how much more I can understand and manage myself these days 🧡
August 30, 2023
4.5 ⭐
🎨 The use of colors, little doodles, small pieces of text, different fonts, etc made it so easy to read and follow through! Even though I didn't read it in the "right" order, I almost never felt bored.
👉 Also, I really liked the practical hacks and tips shared in the last part of the book. With the little drawings illustrating them, they actually seem easy to set up, compared to what other books/articles on the topic can share.
🎨 The use of colors, little doodles, small pieces of text, different fonts, etc made it so easy to read and follow through! Even though I didn't read it in the "right" order, I almost never felt bored.
👉 Also, I really liked the practical hacks and tips shared in the last part of the book. With the little drawings illustrating them, they actually seem easy to set up, compared to what other books/articles on the topic can share.
November 25, 2023
I have many friends with ADHD, so I thought I would read this book to try and get a handle on it more. I am pretty sure I am neurodivergent, but I don't have ADHD (I don't even know what to call what I have). I did resonate with a lot of the things in here and recognized some of those behaviors in my friends. I liked the different ideas you can use to make things easier for yourself and loved ones.
July 17, 2024
Przyjemna książka idealna dla kogoś, kto chce bardziej zrozumieć działanie mózgu przy adhd itp.
Duży plus za rysunki
Duży plus za rysunki
November 29, 2023
if you have ever wondered what adhd is like, or you have ever wondered if you are alone in your experiences, please read this book.
sincerely,
a severe adhd girlie
sincerely,
a severe adhd girlie
March 4, 2024
easy to read and lots of valuable info
September 4, 2023
Tohle je skvělý. Je to tedy spíš takový základ, pokud se ADHD zabýváte (nebo se s ním potýkáte) už dlouho, nejspíš se nic moc nového nedozvíte. Jinak je to ale pohlazení - na jednu stranu uklidnění, že "je to v pořádku a pravděpodobně nejste s takovými pocity sami", na druhou stranu plno inspirace a tipů, jak se s každodenními problémy spojenými s ADHD vypořádávat. Pro mě osobně taky velká motivace! Ať už převezmete tipy od autorky, nebo vás napadnou při čtení další.
Zároveň můžu knihu doporučit i všem, kteří sice sami ADHD nemají, ale někoho takového znají - je to myslím docela hezký vhled do toho, jak lidi s ADHD fungují, proč jsou v lecčem nesnesitelní a co jim třeba dělá problém (a proč).
Zároveň můžu knihu doporučit i všem, kteří sice sami ADHD nemají, ale někoho takového znají - je to myslím docela hezký vhled do toho, jak lidi s ADHD fungují, proč jsou v lecčem nesnesitelní a co jim třeba dělá problém (a proč).
November 26, 2023
CUDOWNA
Nareszcie ktos mnie rozumie i ja czuje sie rozumiany. Polecam wszystkim osobom z ADHD, lub osobom które podejrzewają je u siebie. Tez warta przeczytania dla bliskich osob neuroatypowych, które chcą się czegoś dowiedziec o swoich znajomych 💛
Ilość tekstu na stronie, rodzaj czcionki i ilość malych rysunkowych (nie)rozpraszaczy czynią te książkę niebem w odbiorze dla osób z ADHD czy dyskeksją.
Nareszcie ktos mnie rozumie i ja czuje sie rozumiany. Polecam wszystkim osobom z ADHD, lub osobom które podejrzewają je u siebie. Tez warta przeczytania dla bliskich osob neuroatypowych, które chcą się czegoś dowiedziec o swoich znajomych 💛
Ilość tekstu na stronie, rodzaj czcionki i ilość malych rysunkowych (nie)rozpraszaczy czynią te książkę niebem w odbiorze dla osób z ADHD czy dyskeksją.
July 6, 2023
Thank you to Chronicle Prism and Netgalley for giving me a digital copy of "The Mini ADHD Coach" by Alice Gendron in exchange for an honest review. ADHD plays a big role in my daily life, so I was excited and curious to hear about The Mini ADHD Coach. It's a big, potentially overwhelming subject and I was eager to see how it was done through illustration.
It provides a very general overview of the condition, including the theoretical causes and how the condition may affect a person in a myriad of ways. However, it is VERY general. If you are brand new to learning about ADHD, this is a good place to start. If you have done any amount of research prior to this, you might not find a lot of new material. The title IS the *Mini* ADHD Coach, so it's telling you up front: this will not be an exhaustive tome.
I liked the illustrations and how it broke down everything into manageable, bite-sized pieces. People with ADHD can get overwhelmed by word density or by too much information at once. Speaking from experience, they may read (or skim) a few chapters with the best intentions to finish the book, put said book down, and.... forget to go back and finish it. The format of the Mini Coach makes it feel very accessible, which I applaud.
Apart from its general take on the subject, it's told largely from the author's personal experience. (Very common and relatable, neurodivergent thing to do!) Thing is, this tended to make it feel a one-sided at times. Specifically, I wasn't thrilled with her information about ADHD and eating habits. She mentions that some people with the condition forget to eat (True.) She talks about the correlation between ADHD and binge-eating. (Also true.) But there is an ADHD-related, inattentive type of grazing that falls between eating nothing and eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time. The author mentioned mindless eating in front of the tv, but that detail was easily missed. I would have preferred a more prominent suggestion of the inattentive eating habit, and why that might happen.
This is not to say there was nothing of value to be learned in the Mini ADHD Coach. I did learn a few things in the life hacks section and I experienced a few moments of validation. As in, "OH, THAT'S WHY?!?!" But the information gaps, like the previously discussed example, made the text feel a bit less accurate. So take the information the author offers and use it as a starting point. There are many other resources to fill in the gaps
On the whole, it's not bad. It's an accessible start for people tackling a big topic, especially if they are feeling fear, shame, or anxiety about a new diagnosis. (All common reactions, as mentioned in the book.) That sounds like damning with faint praise, but I did like the book. It's clearly intended for adults; there is a section on intimacy that, while not graphic, is definitely intended for people who are mature enough for said intimacy. I wish it was suitable for kids. I can think of a number of young people I'd like to recommend the book to.
It provides a very general overview of the condition, including the theoretical causes and how the condition may affect a person in a myriad of ways. However, it is VERY general. If you are brand new to learning about ADHD, this is a good place to start. If you have done any amount of research prior to this, you might not find a lot of new material. The title IS the *Mini* ADHD Coach, so it's telling you up front: this will not be an exhaustive tome.
I liked the illustrations and how it broke down everything into manageable, bite-sized pieces. People with ADHD can get overwhelmed by word density or by too much information at once. Speaking from experience, they may read (or skim) a few chapters with the best intentions to finish the book, put said book down, and.... forget to go back and finish it. The format of the Mini Coach makes it feel very accessible, which I applaud.
Apart from its general take on the subject, it's told largely from the author's personal experience. (Very common and relatable, neurodivergent thing to do!) Thing is, this tended to make it feel a one-sided at times. Specifically, I wasn't thrilled with her information about ADHD and eating habits. She mentions that some people with the condition forget to eat (True.) She talks about the correlation between ADHD and binge-eating. (Also true.) But there is an ADHD-related, inattentive type of grazing that falls between eating nothing and eating large amounts of food in a short amount of time. The author mentioned mindless eating in front of the tv, but that detail was easily missed. I would have preferred a more prominent suggestion of the inattentive eating habit, and why that might happen.
This is not to say there was nothing of value to be learned in the Mini ADHD Coach. I did learn a few things in the life hacks section and I experienced a few moments of validation. As in, "OH, THAT'S WHY?!?!" But the information gaps, like the previously discussed example, made the text feel a bit less accurate. So take the information the author offers and use it as a starting point. There are many other resources to fill in the gaps
On the whole, it's not bad. It's an accessible start for people tackling a big topic, especially if they are feeling fear, shame, or anxiety about a new diagnosis. (All common reactions, as mentioned in the book.) That sounds like damning with faint praise, but I did like the book. It's clearly intended for adults; there is a section on intimacy that, while not graphic, is definitely intended for people who are mature enough for said intimacy. I wish it was suitable for kids. I can think of a number of young people I'd like to recommend the book to.
July 16, 2023
Written in a positive and supportive tone and generously supplemented with doodles, Alice Gendron's The Mini ADHD Coach is an excellent resource for anybody struggling to understand what ADHD is and what it can look like. Organized into three sections--"ADHD 101," "A Day with ADHD," and "ADHD Hacks"--this book provides an excellent overview of symptoms and advice based on personal experience, all in short, accessible chunks.
Like the book itself, each page is "mini," clearly focused on a single topic or subtopic. The doodles are incredibly helpful, reinforcing the written information and making each topic more accessible and digestible. Skimming the doodles to determine what information you're looking for is so helpful for the neuro-crunchy brain! And I absolutely love how Gendron explicitly encourages readers to "open and read [the book] from a random page, start it from the end, zone out and re-read the same paragraph ten times in a row, or avoid the pages that you don't want to read." She set out to write a book about ADHD for readers with ADHD, and she nailed it.
Of course, as a "mini" resource, this book will not be the only one you ever need, whether you're reading it to better understand your own ADHD or someone else's. Still, it's a perfect place to start. Skim it, read it, add your own doodles (unless you're borrowing your copy, in which case please use sticky notes!)--and then look for more resources about the topics that specifically apply to or interest you at that moment.
[I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
Like the book itself, each page is "mini," clearly focused on a single topic or subtopic. The doodles are incredibly helpful, reinforcing the written information and making each topic more accessible and digestible. Skimming the doodles to determine what information you're looking for is so helpful for the neuro-crunchy brain! And I absolutely love how Gendron explicitly encourages readers to "open and read [the book] from a random page, start it from the end, zone out and re-read the same paragraph ten times in a row, or avoid the pages that you don't want to read." She set out to write a book about ADHD for readers with ADHD, and she nailed it.
Of course, as a "mini" resource, this book will not be the only one you ever need, whether you're reading it to better understand your own ADHD or someone else's. Still, it's a perfect place to start. Skim it, read it, add your own doodles (unless you're borrowing your copy, in which case please use sticky notes!)--and then look for more resources about the topics that specifically apply to or interest you at that moment.
[I received an ARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.]
August 16, 2023
Alice Gendron's The Mini ADHD Coach feels very much like a collection of her social media posts. Most chapters open with a single illustration flanked by short paragraphs above and below, followed by a few pages with two to three illustrations and three to four short paragraphs, although the introduction does include a few all-text and all-comic pages.
The book seems primarily aimed at newly ADHD-diagnosed adults in their 20s/30s, but could certainly cross over for younger/older readers and for friends and family as well. While bits of the book seem more memoir-adjacent and less broadly applicable (the makeup section, for example), it does feel set up to be relatable.
Fans of Gendron's Instagram/Twitter feeds who are looking for a reference that contains her tips and her art will love this.
I had an eARC from NetGalley, but I think this is the kind of book that will work best in the physical form.
The book seems primarily aimed at newly ADHD-diagnosed adults in their 20s/30s, but could certainly cross over for younger/older readers and for friends and family as well. While bits of the book seem more memoir-adjacent and less broadly applicable (the makeup section, for example), it does feel set up to be relatable.
Fans of Gendron's Instagram/Twitter feeds who are looking for a reference that contains her tips and her art will love this.
I had an eARC from NetGalley, but I think this is the kind of book that will work best in the physical form.
May 22, 2023
The Mini ADHD Coach is a great tool for helping you understand ADHD and how you can create better systems and control over your brain. Real life examples are provided, as well as illustrations, to make it feel relatable and like you’re not alone.
As someone with ADHD, it was interesting to read a little deeper into things that can be impacted by it. The examples provided aren’t new ideas, but it’s always good to have a reminder of ways to help. The content is provided in a way that feels easy to digest, and practical to actually work with. It was a very quick read, and didn’t feel like just another thing to add to a list.
Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for an advanced copy of this book!
As someone with ADHD, it was interesting to read a little deeper into things that can be impacted by it. The examples provided aren’t new ideas, but it’s always good to have a reminder of ways to help. The content is provided in a way that feels easy to digest, and practical to actually work with. It was a very quick read, and didn’t feel like just another thing to add to a list.
Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for an advanced copy of this book!
October 12, 2023
When navigating through the vast sea of mental health literature, finding a piece that speaks directly and authentically to its intended audience can be a daunting task. But Alice Gendron accomplishes this with finesse and genuine understanding (she was diagnosed late in life) in her book, "The Mini ADHD Coach: How to (finally) Understand Yourself," a book I was fortunate enough to explore through an advanced reader copy.
As someone who specializes in ADHD within my psychotherapy practice, the appeal of "The Mini ADHD Coach" isn’t just in its accessibility but also in its respectful and accurate portrayal of the ADHD experience. Gendron successfully shares a wealth of knowledge into concise, easily-read segments, allowing readers to immerse themselves in valuable insights without feeling burdened by the volume of information. She also includes adorable pictures to accompany the information!
One of the delightful aspects of this book is the intentional design and structure that seem to organically weave through the interest-based learning experiences of individuals with ADHD. The capability to flip through any section of the book is not just a thoughtful addition but a necessary one, enabling readers to engage with the content in a manner that resonates with them most.
Moreover, the inclusion of charming visuals not only breaks up text but also adds an element of relatability. I was able to finish the book in 1 hour and 15 minutes that I broke up into a few reading sessions.
For professionals in the mental health field or those living with ADHD, this book is going to be a great resource! It will become a necessary tool by offering practical advice for navigating the complexities and learning to work with your ADHD brain rather than against it. This will absolutely be a book I recommend clients!
As someone who specializes in ADHD within my psychotherapy practice, the appeal of "The Mini ADHD Coach" isn’t just in its accessibility but also in its respectful and accurate portrayal of the ADHD experience. Gendron successfully shares a wealth of knowledge into concise, easily-read segments, allowing readers to immerse themselves in valuable insights without feeling burdened by the volume of information. She also includes adorable pictures to accompany the information!
One of the delightful aspects of this book is the intentional design and structure that seem to organically weave through the interest-based learning experiences of individuals with ADHD. The capability to flip through any section of the book is not just a thoughtful addition but a necessary one, enabling readers to engage with the content in a manner that resonates with them most.
Moreover, the inclusion of charming visuals not only breaks up text but also adds an element of relatability. I was able to finish the book in 1 hour and 15 minutes that I broke up into a few reading sessions.
For professionals in the mental health field or those living with ADHD, this book is going to be a great resource! It will become a necessary tool by offering practical advice for navigating the complexities and learning to work with your ADHD brain rather than against it. This will absolutely be a book I recommend clients!
December 27, 2024
This book gives an easily-digested overview of ADHD from the layperson perspective. The art is cute and breaks up the information—it’s borderline whether this is technically a graphic novel or not. There are lots of helpful tips and tricks for people who are newly diagnosed or looking for new workarounds. While this is a nice overview and easy to read, people with ADHD might want a reference book that is written by a doctor and not just a fellow sufferer if they are on a limited book budget. While geared towards adults, this book is also appropriate for young adults. (There is a mention of how ADHD can affect intimacy, but there is nothing explicit).
July 27, 2023
As someone who has been wondering if they have ADHD and works with many students every year who have been formally diagnosed with ADHD (or show strong signs of it), this book is perfect. It's really easy to read straight through, but also skimmable. I love the TL;DRs at the end of each chapter so that my memory is refreshed about what I just read.
It's a really reassuring read if you're struggling with ADHD or similar symptoms. I can't wait to buy a physical copy to keep in my classroom!
It's a really reassuring read if you're struggling with ADHD or similar symptoms. I can't wait to buy a physical copy to keep in my classroom!
September 5, 2023
Love this book! I received my diagnosis almost two years ago. Someone recommended her Instagram account and it helped with understanding myself better, I had so many ohhhh and ahhh-moments.
I pre-ordered the book as soon as it was released in the Netherlands. In true adhd fashion I forgot about it. Until a friend texted me about it, read it in one sitting. Forgot to eat and go to the toilet while I hyperfocused and enjoyed the book. It's easy to read, got lots of practical tips, and comforted me.
I will reread it again and recommend it to my friends.
I pre-ordered the book as soon as it was released in the Netherlands. In true adhd fashion I forgot about it. Until a friend texted me about it, read it in one sitting. Forgot to eat and go to the toilet while I hyperfocused and enjoyed the book. It's easy to read, got lots of practical tips, and comforted me.
I will reread it again and recommend it to my friends.
May 19, 2023
I read this book so quickly. Within like 30 min or an hour. The format is extra accessible for ADHD brains. I have several friends who also have ADHD and I felt I could see them all represented here. Some of the advice/tips were a little simplistic, others sound like game changers to me. Absolutely recommending everyone I know get a copy of this when it releases.
January 11, 2024
This book is so good! It breaks things down to really simple paragraphs/diagrams making it very digestible but still informative. I found it very relatable and reading this made me certain I have done the right thing to be asking for an ADHD assessment. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting to know more about it whether through interest or questioning whether you are an ADHDer.
July 30, 2024
Absolutely fantastic! I have never felt more seen and supported by a book. If you have ADHD, or think you might have it, this book is a fantastic read.
Also, if there’s someone in your life who doesn’t really know what to do with you and your ADHD brain, give them this book. It explains ADHD really well in an easy to read format.
Also, if there’s someone in your life who doesn’t really know what to do with you and your ADHD brain, give them this book. It explains ADHD really well in an easy to read format.
June 26, 2023
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for an honest review. I loved the way that it broke down ADHD into manageable sections and implemented the graphics along with text to engage the reader. It’s one I will go back to when I find myself in a rut as the author provided a bunch of useful “hacks” that have helped them succeed.
July 24, 2023
This is a perfect little guidebook that gives all the details needed to self-diagnose, understand, and support others with ADHD. The cute illustrations and the infographics are so easy to read and understand. I will definitely draw upon this book in the future to help myself and to support my family members with ADHD.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this book in exchange for an honest review.
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