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ADHD Is Awesome - by Penn Holderness & Kim Holderness (Hardcover)

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  • AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -- MORE THAN 100,000 COPIES SOLD!
  • Author(s): Penn Holderness & Kim Holderness
  • 320 Pages
  • Family + Relationships, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD)

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About the Book



The must-have resource for anyone who lives with ADHD, either themselves or with an affected family member. Written to appeal to the ADHD brain, ADHD is Awesome is the engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest if you have ADHD you'd never read anyway).



Book Synopsis



AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER -- MORE THAN 100,000 COPIES SOLD! - AS SEEN ON THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

The engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest, if you have ADHD you'd never read anyway).

You live in a world that wasn't designed for you. A world where you're expected to sit still, stay quiet, and focus. Because of the way your brain is wired, you can feel like you're failing at life. But you are not failing. You are awesome.

Award-winning content creators Kim and Penn Holderness are on a mission to reboot how we think about the unfortunately named "attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder." As always, they are doing it by looking in the mirror, because they don't just study ADHD; they live it.

Penn was in college when he was diagnosed with ADHD, although the signs of having a brain that worked just a little bit differently had been there since he was a kid. Rather than view the diagnosis as a curse or give in to feelings of inadequacy or failure, he took a different approach, one that he wants to share with fellow ADHDers and the people who care about them.

Drawing on their often-hilarious insights and the expertise of doctors, researchers, and specialists; Kim and Penn provide fun, easy-to-digest advice and explanations, including:

  • What it's actually like to live with an ADHD brain.
  • How to find humor in the pitfalls, sob stories, and unbelievable triumphs (like the time they won The Amazing Race!) that come with ADHD.
  • How to tackle the challenges ADHD presents with a positive outlook.
  • Targeted tools and techniques to play to your unique strengths.
  • Fun extras like ADHD Bingo, an ode to cargo pants, and what the world would look like if ADHDers were in charge.

Take it from Penn: Having ADHD can be scary, but it comes with incredible upsides, including creativity, hyperfocus, and energy. You might even say it's kind of awesome. Whether you have ADHD or want to support someone else in their journey, this is the guide you need to make the life you want.



Review Quotes




'A hilarious and compassionate guide to rocking life with an ADHD brain. Packed with humor and genuine insights, it's the rare self-help book you'll love reading all the way to the end.'--MARCY CALDWELL, PsyD, clinical psychologist specialized in adult ADHD

'Few books embrace the lived experience of someone with ADHD quite like ADHD Is Awesome. This heartfelt firsthand account of what it is like to live with ADHD (and a partner or child with ADHD) dispels widely held myths and conveys evidence-based information about ADHD with honesty, compassion, and (lots and lots of) humor. Filled with relatable anecdotes and fun graphics, this book is sure to keep the attention of those with ADHD. Importantly, this book is hopeful in suggesting skills and strategies for embracing your ADHD brain so you can survive and thrive with ADHD.'--ANDREA CHRONIS-TUSCANO, PhD, Joel and Kim Feller Endowed Professor at University of Maryland; director of Maryland ADHD Program; and president of the American Psychological Association Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology

'Hilarious, smart, and oh so relatable! Penn takes us through his own lived experience of ADHD, helping the reader feel seen, supported, and celebrated. A must-read for anyone with ADHD and the ones who love them.'--EMILY W. KING, PhD, Child psychologist

'Relentlessly upbeat, chock-full of wisdom, and eminently readable, ADHD Is Awesome clearly acknowledges the reality and challenges associated with this condition--but does so in ways that are practical, snappy, and often humorous. Featuring true-to-life examples, evidence-based treatments, meditation, a host of life hacks, and self-compassion, it will strike a major chord for all experiencing ADHD in themselves or family members.'--STEPHEN P. HINSHAW, PhD, Distinguished professor of psychology at University of California, Berkeley; author of Another Kind of Madness
Dimensions (Overall): 9.09 Inches (H) x 6.34 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.38 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD-ADHD)
Publisher: Harper Horizon
Format: Hardcover
Author: Penn Holderness & Kim Holderness
Language: English
Street Date: April 30, 2024
TCIN: 89478248
UPC: 9781400338610
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-3496
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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5.0 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
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Great book!

5 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer - 1 month ago
This book gave me more compassion for muself and others. Well written, funny, easy and meaningful read. I was on the fence about getting it and I'm glad I did. I've given a few as gifts now.
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Useful book

5 out of 5 stars
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Lisamarieg77 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
It helped that Penn is a pretty funny guy. the bands of color on the page edges kept me visually stimulated. So I could finish the book as I have at least four books in my bookcase that I started reading a year or so ago and have abandoned. Filled with personal anecdotes from the life of someone with ADHD and also peppered with facts to make it both enjoyable and useful.
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A must read (or listen)

5 out of 5 stars
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pynkest - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I just started listening to the audiobook and am SO thankful for the blend of insight, expert knowledge, kindness, acceptance, and suggestions. I believe everyone could benefit from this book, but it’s especially beneficial for anyone with ADHD and/or anyone who spends time with a person with ADHD. This book is written with heart and purpose. The audiobook is extra fun since you hear Penn & Kim interact.
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