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A review by adrizeuza
ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction—from Childhood Through Adulthood by John J. Ratey, Edward M. Hallowell
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Moderate: Fatphobia
This book was a very informative read for me, as I am in the process of getting diagnosed for ADHD after years of silent suffering. I liked that it took both adults and children into consideration. The first half was particularly interesting because it easily explains WHY and HOW our brains work the way they do translating very sciency things into understandable images and real life examples. The only thing I disliked were some sections where they basically recommended some supplements that "everybody should take" without bringing up solid evidence for it, using mostly annecdotal points (also one of the authors receives money from one of the brands so... potential conflict of interest). Another major thing I disliked was the almost transversal fatphobia / diet culture tone especially when attempting to be funny / relatable... Despite these less positive aspects I still think it can be a valuable book for understanding the condition