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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
informative
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It covers a lot of topics that I were great openers, but that other books did better. It also used some problematic language (Asperger's, high functioning, etc) without noting the issues with this language, and it rarely cites the communities, organizers and advocates that have moved so much of this work forward... for exampling, it talked a bit about neuroqueering, but did so without referencing queer theory means you're really losing the heart of that type of work, and spoilers, it ends with a call for more women to "come out", and by using parallel language to the queer experience without also citing sources in the audiobook is alarming.
If this felt ya wanting more, I'd recommend healing Justice lineages, decolonizing therapy, unmasking autism, or for folks who are interested in the business hr side of this conversation, the neurodiversity edge.
If this felt ya wanting more, I'd recommend healing Justice lineages, decolonizing therapy, unmasking autism, or for folks who are interested in the business hr side of this conversation, the neurodiversity edge.
medium-paced
Overall this book had a lot of issues, but the first half was helpful. As was mentioned in a lot of reviews, this book was written from a very privileged position and can be off-putting for a large swath of readers. But there were also some nuggets of wisdom I found helpful.
I also found it difficult for my mind not to completely discredit the author for frequently using the term Asperger's when that term was retired from the DSM in 2013 and this book was published in 2020.
I also found it difficult for my mind not to completely discredit the author for frequently using the term Asperger's when that term was retired from the DSM in 2013 and this book was published in 2020.
I recommend reading this if you or your loved ones are neurodivergent (ADHD, ASD/autism, HSP, SPD/sensory processing differences, misophonia etc) or questioning
The last sentence sums up my inner experience quite well - “what once felt like a hidden alternate enclave blooms to become an enveloping universe that feels like home, that you’ve longed for, and that you embrace with awe.” Nerenberg crafts a personally revolutionary piece of work that gathers a multitude of voices in the neurodivergent space. I had to stop multiple times on my walks to absorb the words that were driving into my subconscious and cracking through the shame, self-hatred, and pain I had built up over years of trying to squeeze myself into spaces and conversations that were not comfortable and safe to me.
Thank you to my friend, Anna, who sent this book to me. The pages within brought healing and self-discovery that is only the beginning !
I highly recommend this book for ANYONE, even if you don’t consider yourself to be neurodivergent. It will undoubtedly help you understand yourself, those around you, and the new research that is providing care, comfort, and support for neurodivergent folks.
Thank you to my friend, Anna, who sent this book to me. The pages within brought healing and self-discovery that is only the beginning !
I highly recommend this book for ANYONE, even if you don’t consider yourself to be neurodivergent. It will undoubtedly help you understand yourself, those around you, and the new research that is providing care, comfort, and support for neurodivergent folks.
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Informative but not well-written.
Fantastic information, and a great place to start if you’re wanting to learn about neurodivergence overall.
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book because it doesn't have a ton of glowing reviews but I actually really appreciated this and I guess because I'm an HSP and have ADHD I felt really seen but I can see how this came across as not entirely helpful or short-sighted to several others. I guess going in knowing a little about what to expect and what not to expect from this book was helpful for me.
I will say that it was surprising to see her using the term aspergers in a book about nuerodivergence published in 2020, especially without any type of deeper convo around the term and why it is no longer used - especially considering the fact that she called attention to how important language is and how we need to be careful about using the term "socially awkward."
Overall I think the author did a good job with this book. It wasn't too long or detailed and there wasn't a ton of new info for me personally, but reading this book just kind of felt like a nice warm hug.
I will say that it was surprising to see her using the term aspergers in a book about nuerodivergence published in 2020, especially without any type of deeper convo around the term and why it is no longer used - especially considering the fact that she called attention to how important language is and how we need to be careful about using the term "socially awkward."
Overall I think the author did a good job with this book. It wasn't too long or detailed and there wasn't a ton of new info for me personally, but reading this book just kind of felt like a nice warm hug.
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fast-paced