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careythesixth's review against another edition
Really, really tired of the fat hate and the continued dismissal of women and POC.
Graphic: Fatphobia
thechronicknitter's review against another edition
informative
reflective
4.5
Very informative. Great resource. Not a difficult read for a layperson.
carol16's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
2.75
boring - could hardly Finnish it - liked the list though and information about emotional regulation
shieldbearer's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Definitely a book I want to acquire a hard copy of in the future
b1ancotethras's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
clatterreads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
This book is very insightful. I like that it touches on adhd without hyperactivity. The author has ADHD so it feels like he has a greater understanding.
This book is very insightful. I like that it touches on adhd without hyperactivity. The author has ADHD so it feels like he has a greater understanding.
saracatalyst's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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3.75
This book is built around constructed anecdotes from the authors’ experience as therapists. In some ways this can make the content engaging, but it also can be very triggering. The flip side of the triggering content is that some could feel the experience of being seen and not alone for the first time. Hard to know what your experience will be going in.
The book does a great job of making the case that ADHD should be taken seriously and that it manifests in many different ways based on individual characteristics and environments. Despite lengthy lists of tips (that don’t seem all that separate or necessarily all actionable or tips per se), I do feel that the book falls a bit short on practical advice. Perhaps my expectations aren’t practical and working with a therapist and coach is truly necessary to get to what I’m looking for.
I’ll be picking up more materials from Hallowell to see how the work has evolved and whether I can start to build on this knowledge in managing my own life and ADHD. I would recommend this book, as many do, for anyone who has ADHD or has loved ones with ADHD which is possibly most people. Strong caveat that you might be triggered, particularly if you have ADHD because it turns out that’s part of the deal with ADHD!
The book does a great job of making the case that ADHD should be taken seriously and that it manifests in many different ways based on individual characteristics and environments. Despite lengthy lists of tips (that don’t seem all that separate or necessarily all actionable or tips per se), I do feel that the book falls a bit short on practical advice. Perhaps my expectations aren’t practical and working with a therapist and coach is truly necessary to get to what I’m looking for.
I’ll be picking up more materials from Hallowell to see how the work has evolved and whether I can start to build on this knowledge in managing my own life and ADHD. I would recommend this book, as many do, for anyone who has ADHD or has loved ones with ADHD which is possibly most people. Strong caveat that you might be triggered, particularly if you have ADHD because it turns out that’s part of the deal with ADHD!
kajalhalwa's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty solid, though of course a little outdated now. I appreciate the varied anecdotes and the holistic approaches recommended for symptom management. Will seek unabridged copy.