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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
informative
I initially thought about how much I related to the stories and just really enjoyed that part. Then after sitting with how this is marketed and was released in 2020. I get for the need to include women for neurodiversity. Can we not focus on it being a genderless experience?
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Could not finish. Started it but felt something off, then discovered all the very accurate criticisms of the book. I tried, but I couldn't keep reading knowing so much of the information is either dated, very broad, or very priviledged. Disappointed.
frankly if i wasn’t preoccupied with my paint by numbers and i wasn’t listening at 1.75x speed i’m not sure how faithful i would have been to this book—while insightful and inspiring, i found the author’s persuasiveness overbearing and her argument circular; yes, neurodiversity is important and valuable and informative. that’s why we’re reading this book!! you don’t have to tell me a million times!!! i also thought that it lacked intersectionality—while the author often mentioned BIPOC womxn in comparison to neurodivergent folks, she never highlighted how those two identities can overlap and what experiences neurodivergent BIPOC women live through. additionally, a hyper focus on highly functioning neurodivergent people doesn’t do much to make neurodivergent people who are unable to work feel very seen—and what does productivity have to do with “living your full life” anyway? are we not seeking liberation from capitalist definitions of productivity? anyways. felt very corporate manual-y
If you are BIPOC, trans, gender non-conforming, queer, or any other identity besides a white cis woman, you will not find yourself in this book. This book tried hard to touch on many subjects and as a result went for breadth rather than depth. Trauma and queerness is mentioned in a sentence or two, and otherwise largely ignored. HSP section feels like a nod to the authors friend - and HSP "founder" Elaine Aron - and lacks any critical thinking or research that sufficiently distinguishes it from autism (newsflash: it's not). Overall, a disappointing read. The word women was used so much, I was starting to cringe toward book's end when hearing it. This book heavily enforced the gender binary and I'm over it.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Highly recommend to all neurodivergent women
hopeful
informative
reflective
Again, I am not really the target audience for this. I think this book is a valuable resource as is comprises quite a few resources, but I see nothing new here as I am already familiar with the content of this book. If you are just starting this journey then it may be a valuable jumping off point.
The focus in this book is from the lens of Adult Neurodivergent women (and generally women who have only understood their differences later in life, typically when struggling to manage work life, marriage, or when raising a child who is diagnosed with their own challenges). It has good info on ADD, Autism/Asperger's, Synaesthesia, Sensory Processing Differences, and mentions in passing, other divergences such as Bipolar, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Schizophrenia. There is a reality check and some clarification about the clinical diagnosis of "mental illnesses".
The information in the book is relatable and so I think it's pretty reliable. For each of the things mentioned in the book I am reminded of a person I know.. (not all the same person!), and the anecdotes that the author relates back up my personal experiences and the stories I have heard from my Neurodivergent friends, family and networks.
There are a few resources that have been mentioned or summarised in this text, including a shortened version of Samantha Craft's Asperger checklist for Women. I suggest doing a web-search for it if you want the full checklist.
The book also addresses the quandary of "to Label or not to Label", as Rights advocates want to destigmatise difference, people crave the input of others like them, and there is the need to jump through regulatory hoops to get funding for needs assessments and supports. There is specific mention and critique of the diagnostic manual (DSM), such as the fact that it's a tool and not set in stone. It can be useful for a sense of closure or understanding, community organisation, Identity and strategies for thriving, but is also mutable, ever changing and far from set in stone. We can expect the words, and ways we look at minds, sensory needs and differences, to change in the advent of new technologies and philosophies.
The focus in this book is from the lens of Adult Neurodivergent women (and generally women who have only understood their differences later in life, typically when struggling to manage work life, marriage, or when raising a child who is diagnosed with their own challenges). It has good info on ADD, Autism/Asperger's, Synaesthesia, Sensory Processing Differences, and mentions in passing, other divergences such as Bipolar, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Schizophrenia. There is a reality check and some clarification about the clinical diagnosis of "mental illnesses".
The information in the book is relatable and so I think it's pretty reliable. For each of the things mentioned in the book I am reminded of a person I know.. (not all the same person!), and the anecdotes that the author relates back up my personal experiences and the stories I have heard from my Neurodivergent friends, family and networks.
There are a few resources that have been mentioned or summarised in this text, including a shortened version of Samantha Craft's Asperger checklist for Women. I suggest doing a web-search for it if you want the full checklist.
The book also addresses the quandary of "to Label or not to Label", as Rights advocates want to destigmatise difference, people crave the input of others like them, and there is the need to jump through regulatory hoops to get funding for needs assessments and supports. There is specific mention and critique of the diagnostic manual (DSM), such as the fact that it's a tool and not set in stone. It can be useful for a sense of closure or understanding, community organisation, Identity and strategies for thriving, but is also mutable, ever changing and far from set in stone. We can expect the words, and ways we look at minds, sensory needs and differences, to change in the advent of new technologies and philosophies.
Wonderful book that highlights women and neurodiversity. This isn’t talked about nearly enough. Including women in the discussion surrounding neurodiversity. And I also found it a particularly helpful resource for people of any gender. At the end of the book, I found myself wanting to dive even more deeply into to the subject and wanting to hear more from the author. I look forward to seeing what unfolds for this author and her research on the subject. Thank you, Jenara for taking the time to focus on this important subject.
informative
fast-paced