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ADHD is Awesome: A Guide To (Mostly) Thriving With ADHD Hardcover – April 30, 2024
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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.
- Print length320 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherHarper Horizon
- Publication dateApril 30, 2024
- Dimensions6.38 x 1.15 x 9.29 inches
- ISBN-101400338611
- ISBN-13978-1400338610
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'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
About the Author
Penn Holderness was born in Durham, North Carolina, to a Presbyterian minister and a public school teacher. He was super into Boy Scouts, show choir, and synthesizers as a kid, so he wasn’t exactly a ladies’ man. He went to the University of Virginia, then started a two-decade career in TV journalism. Penn and Kim met in Orlando while working in local news and were married in 2005. In 2013 they left the TV business and launched a digital content company called Greenroom Communications. Part of that launch was a video called “Xmas Jammies” that went viral and led to appearances on GMA, the Today Show, Fox News Channel, and CNN. (Apparently Xmas Jammies are bipartisan.) The Holderness Family currently lives in Raleigh with their dog, Sunny.
Kim Holderness was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, and was a competitive dancer (once crowned Miss Dance Florida). She went to the University of Florida, then began her career in TV journalism. Penn and Kim met in Orlando while working in local news and were married in 2005. In 2013 they left the TV business and launched a digital content company called Greenroom Communications. Part of that launch was a video called “Xmas Jammies” that went viral, and led to appearances on GMA, the Today Show, Fox News Channel, and CNN. (Apparently Xmas Jammies are bipartisan.) The Holderness Family currently lives in Raleigh with their dog, Sunny.
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- Publisher : Harper Horizon; First Edition (April 30, 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1400338611
- ISBN-13 : 978-1400338610
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.38 x 1.15 x 9.29 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the authors
Kim Holderness is one-half of internet sensation The Holderness Family - known for viral parodies and skits such as XMAS Jammies, All About That Baste, and Hamilton Mask-Up. Their videos have resulted in over a billion views and 6 million followers across social media. Penn and Kim decided to write their first book, Everybody Fights: Why Not Get Better At It, after several years of just an “okay” marriage. Over the last several years, they have done the hard maintenance and the research. With the help of their marriage coach Dr. Christopher Edmonston, they break down their biggest (and in some cases, funniest) fights.
Kim was born and raised in Florida and was a competitive dancer. She went to the University of Florida, and then began her career in TV journalism. Kim loves writing recipes for her blog, going on long walks, and daydreaming about living on the beach. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband, two kids, and dog Sunny.
Penn Holderness is one-half of internet sensation The Holderness Family - known for viral parodies and skits such as XMAS Jammies, All About That Baste, and Hamilton Mask-Up. Their videos have resulted in over a billion views and 6 million followers across social media. Penn and Kim decided to write their first book, Everybody Fights: Why Not Get Better At It, after several years of just an “okay” marriage. Over the last several years, they have done the hard maintenance and the research. With the help of their marriage coach Dr. Christopher Edmonston, they break down their biggest (and in some cases, funniest) fights.
Penn was born in Durham, North Carolina, to a Presbyterian minister and a public school teacher. He went to the University of Virginia, then started a two-decade career in TV journalism. Penn loves watching sports, Science Fiction books about space, and disaster movies where they have to "assemble the best in their field." He lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, two kids, and dog Sunny.
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Customers find the book provides helpful information and insights about ADHD. They find the writing clear and easy to understand, with details written in layman's terms. The humor and color scheme are described as entertaining and heartfelt. Readers appreciate the positive message and relatability of the author, who shares personal experiences. They also mention that the book helps them see their child for who they truly are, a wonderful person.
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Customers find the book provides useful information and references for ADHD resources. They find it encouraging and helpful for those with ADHD and their families. The book is described as engaging and well-researched, providing insights and helping them understand their challenges.
"...I love the balance of humility and ownership of the challenges of ADHD/tips for accountability while also embracing the glorious gifts that ADHD can..." Read more
"...Penn’s tone throughout this book is positive and conversational, which is such a welcome and refreshing perspective, especially when reading it with..." Read more
"...Not only has this book been interesting and helpful to me, I've recommended it to others - both those living with ADHD and those living with someone..." Read more
"...The book explores different types of ADHD treatments, comparing medication with non-medication strategies, and shares the author’s own experiences..." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the details written in layman's terms, short passages with pictures, and engaging colors. The book is written in a humorous and understanding manner.
"...Even the layout of the book makes it easy to read with ADHD: breakout sections, bright colors on the edges, illustrations, color coded boxes,..." Read more
"...and diagrams, which kept us both engaged and made the content easy to digest...." Read more
"...smart on the subject, knowing that it would be both entertaining and readable, and also useful, which ... well, I've read quite a few, and I'm still..." Read more
"...do a great job of packing a lot of helpful information into an easy to read book...." Read more
Customers find the book humorous and entertaining. They find the stories heartfelt and laugh out loud. The book is fun to read and helpful for understanding ADHD.
"...It is humorous and energizing...." Read more
"...Their videos are hilarious - and smart. I wanted to support them and their work...." Read more
"...Both the author and his wife have a great sense of humor about the challenges he faced, which makes the material more relatable and lighthearted...." Read more
"...This book is super easy and fun to read. I bought other books about ADHD and they read like text books and were hard to absorb...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's color scheme. They find it visually appealing with colorful pages and illustrations. The page edges are color-coded for each section, and there are illustrations and pictures throughout. The examples help paint a clear picture, which is great for ADHD brains. The book is well-written and designed, with photos, illustrations, and diagrams.
"...the book makes it easy to read with ADHD: breakout sections, bright colors on the edges, illustrations, color coded boxes, checklists and sentences..." Read more
"...is Awesome includes short chapters, color-coded sections, photos, illustrations and diagrams, which kept us both engaged and made the content easy..." Read more
"...The examples help to paint a clear picture, which is great for ADHD brains...." Read more
"...The sections of the book are color-coded, and there are illustrations and pictures throughout the book. And, it is not dry!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's positive message. They find it encouraging and helpful, providing hope for a less frustrating home. The book makes them feel better about themselves and is thought-provoking with a lighthearted tone.
"...Penn’s tone throughout this book is positive and conversational, which is such a welcome and refreshing perspective, especially when reading it with..." Read more
"...Not only has this book been interesting and helpful to me, I've recommended it to others - both those living with ADHD and those living with someone..." Read more
"...challenges he faced, which makes the material more relatable and lighthearted. It also offers helpful strategies for dealing with ADHD...." Read more
"...More than anything I appreciate the positivity and the accountability with which Penn takes his brain. I appreciate the example. Great read...." Read more
Customers find the book relatable with its real-life experiences and honest writing style. They appreciate the author's personal stories and realistic suggestions for making parenting easier. The book also includes small stories, drawings, boxes, and scribbles that readers enjoy.
"...still celebrating all the wonderful things that make someone with ADHD, real and beautiful and human...." Read more
"...He keeps it real and honest, but does not stop at “this is hard”...." Read more
"...sense of humor about the challenges he faced, which makes the material more relatable and lighthearted...." Read more
"...It’s an honest, entertaining volume, and a great starting point for families new to ADHD." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's personality. They find it transparent, human, and engaging. The authors describe their child as wonderful and intelligent. They say the book helps boost their child's self-esteem.
"...wonderful things that make someone with ADHD, real and beautiful and human...." Read more
"...writing this book it gives me an better understanding and admiration of my daughter, it gives me encouragement and hope...." Read more
"...is awesome--my son and husband are two of the most creative, most intelligent people I know. They are awesome...." Read more
"...Their honesty, candor, humor and vulnerability make this book incredibly encouraging for ADHD-ers as well as the family members (and teachers) who..." Read more
Customers enjoy the audio book. They find it entertaining and a good starting point for families.
"...It’s an honest, entertaining volume, and a great starting point for families new to ADHD." Read more
"...Also, if you have the opportunity to listen, the audiobook version is excellent because Penn and Kim add much more in their banter that may not be..." Read more
"...I highly recommend the audio book, as well—it has “bonus material” as Penn & Kim spontaneously (and, as typical, hilariously) comment on the content...." Read more
"...I loved that he finished the book with listening. It continues to be the hardest for me to control, capture or contain...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024ADHD is a very big part of our lives. We have extended family with ADHD, (I have recently begun to wonder if I have lived most of life with undiagnosed ADHD), we live at a school specializing in ADHD and our youngest son was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Because of all these reasons I was dedicated to becoming an expert. I have ordered so many books and read so many articles and consulted physicians and therapists and websites and everything else. Lots of books are informative, but some of them will make you feel like you are living with a ticking time bomb.
This book was so wonderful and so refreshing. It walked a very fine line of being realistic about the challenges of ADHD while still celebrating all the wonderful things that make someone with ADHD, real and beautiful and human.
There are elements for people with ADHD and for loved ones who need to understand ADHD. There is good biological and clinical information but not so much that it becomes heavy like a textbook. It is humorous and energizing.
Even the layout of the book makes it easy to read with ADHD: breakout sections, bright colors on the edges, illustrations, color coded boxes, checklists and sentences not starting on one page and continuing on the next are just a few of the touches that tell you this is written by someone who really understands what it means to live with ADHD. (And there's an audiobook too!)
I love the balance of humility and ownership of the challenges of ADHD/tips for accountability while also embracing the glorious gifts that ADHD can bring and truly embracing the diagnosis and making it into something to celebrate.
Ever since we suspected that our son had ADHD we have fiercely rejected the stereotypes and standards that painted it as a life-ruining experience. We knew that our son had a sparkle brain that vibrated with magic and life and imagination and creativity. This book absolutely felt like a validation of that.
ADHD is Awesome is an amazing gift to anyone who wants to better understand their own ADHD or the ADHD of someone they love. Everyone could get something out of this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024I read this with my 12 year old son over the span of many weeks. He has ADHD, and I was looking for something we could read together that was accessible for his age rather than densely academic like so many books out there on the subject (which I have also read and appreciate). ADHD is Awesome includes short chapters, color-coded sections, photos, illustrations and diagrams, which kept us both engaged and made the content easy to digest. Penn’s tone throughout this book is positive and conversational, which is such a welcome and refreshing perspective, especially when reading it with a young person who is just starting to explore what having this diagnosis means for his life. Penn does not shy away from the difficult facets of ADHD, though. He keeps it real and honest, but does not stop at “this is hard”. He commiserates with the reader on the challenges but provides strategies for coping and handling those challenges.
I also appreciated the notes from his wife, Kim, throughout the book. She provides anecdotes from a neurotypical perspective on points being made by Penn. There is also a section just for neurotypical caregivers and partners supporting people in their life with ADHD. Since my son and I were reading this book together, these parts gave us an opportunity to discuss our different perspectives on the points being made.
Penn also recognizes that ADHD is a spectrum and he is, of course, writing from his own personal experience. This is easily understood from reading the introduction. He is also not a medical doctor, so he understandably does not go into great detail about medication; there are many other notable books you can read on that subject. This book is not academic; it is a real account of living with ADHD from one person’s perspective with helpful tips and strategies to try based on that perspective.
Thank you, Penn and Kim Holderness, for creating this book. It was such a meaningful experience reading this with my son, and I know it has helped him understand himself better and given him a positive outlook on his diagnosis.
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- felicia buhlerReviewed in Canada on June 19, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars So fun!
A great book to tackle the insights of ADHD. So fun to read. I'm going to read it with my son so he can better understand his ADHD just as I am better understanding mine. Would be a good book to share with neurotypicals who want to understand what ADHD is like through the lens of a family who deals with it. And in such a fun and vibrant way!
Love it!
- Tricia RReviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!
Such a great book for anyone with ADHD or living with someone with ADHD. I finished the book and thought, “ADHD *is* awesome!”
- Lyn BerryReviewed in Australia on September 3, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Book
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- BrianReviewed in Canada on November 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Readable
Useful. Honest. Insightful. Highly recommended.
- IJBK456Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A humorous but informative look at ADHD
As a parent to a teenager with a recent ADHD diagnosis, I felt that I had most of the knowledge I needed for daily living. I knew of the Holderness family from their YouTube videos (his songs about ADHD are hilarious) so decided this book would be worth a read. There were lots of sections that we highlighted that became useful reminders or provided a better explanation of why our child thinks or behaves in a certain way.
There is a small section that talks about getting school onside with support that was obviously American in terms of how the system works but don't let that put you off, as it is easy to make the switch to English terms like EHCP rather than 504's or IEP's.