ADHD According to Zoë
The Real Deal On Relationships, Finding Your Focus, and Finding Your Keys
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2.9 • 15 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Like many women with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), journalist and popular blogger Zoë Kessler was diagnosed late in life—well into adulthood, in fact. But instead of seeing this label as a burden to bear, Kessler decided to use it to gain a better understanding of herself, and to connect with others through her writing.
In this unique and engaging memoir, Kessler shares her own stories of living with ADHD in a way that is relatable, but never predictable. Inside, she describes how her impulsive behavior has affected her love life; how being disorganized once stood in the way of landing a job; and how inattentiveness has caused certain challenges in her relationships. Kessler also offers key coping skills based on her experience; skills that you can use to focus your energy, become more organized, and boost your self-esteem while tapping into creativity and humor.
Kessler’s story illustrates how being diagnosed with ADHD late into adulthood can be bewildering, but it also shows what a great opportunity it can be to take stock of your life and make real, lasting changes. Whether you share her diagnosis of ADHD, or just like a good story, ADHD According to Zoë will inspire you and encourage you to embrace your quirks.
For more information about Kessler and her work, please visit chickadd.com
Customer Reviews
Uplifting
I plan on writing a longer review for my blog, but I wanted to leave some notes here for those who come across this book and wondered what it's about. In this book you will find a very raw, personal story about a woman and her struggles with ADHD. She tempers this avalanche of humorous anecdotes with well researched studies, books, and therapies. I have read reviews that claim that this book is embarrassing, but this approach is key to Zoe's narrative style. She begins with an excruciatingly embarrassing story, then follows it with what she learned and how she copes with that aspect of ADHD now. The lesson learned is meaningless without the horrible gaffe that preceded it. Having untreated ADHD means being publicly embarrassed over and over again.
My copy of this book is littered with notes from ideas that I want to blog about to insights I found inspirational & brilliant. There were many times that I caught myself thinking, "Yes! This is exactly how it is for me," and other times I would think, "Why didn't I think of that?"
Although the book can be read as a story from beginning to end, it can also be used as a resource. Feel free to skip around to the parts that interest you most. This book is definitely finding a permanent place on my shelf next to the other ADHD classics that I have relied on over the years.
Thank you Zoe!
I’ve been recently diagnosed and this book has helped me and my family understand ADHD a LOT better! wonderful, funny and easy to read