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A review by beeko28
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg
2.0
a girlboss guide to having a white feminist framework of neurodivergence. picture me rubbing my temples and biting my arm forcing myself to finish this book after it was recommended to my partner by a therapist. the few parts of this book i thought were o-kay and a good start can’t make up for the pro capitalist can do attitude it ultimately ends with. some paraphrased stellar (/sarcasm!) advice included in this book included “if your neighborhood doesnt suit your sensory needs just move” and “tell your boss you are neurodivergent.” and “lets teach cops about autism” cool! it’s weird how scattered throughout this book people being interviewed mention anti capitalist framework, yet the author takeaway is definitely “how can neurodivergent people benefit capitalism?”
When i began this book I was already put off by how much time was put into discussing the “HSP” profile, but i thought okay, people still use that so I get the connection and that it can benefit people still. But by the end it is clear to me that this book is here to talk about a certain demographic of ND people, and leaves out a ton of people and pressing issues in the process. I get it, you can be smart and have ADHD. Never does it seem to question what defines people as “high functioning” in our society in the first place.
When i began this book I was already put off by how much time was put into discussing the “HSP” profile, but i thought okay, people still use that so I get the connection and that it can benefit people still. But by the end it is clear to me that this book is here to talk about a certain demographic of ND people, and leaves out a ton of people and pressing issues in the process. I get it, you can be smart and have ADHD. Never does it seem to question what defines people as “high functioning” in our society in the first place.