A review by jdrews
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg

4.0

I really appreciated how this book focused on the experiences of women with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It was really enlightening to hear more about Highly Sensitive Persons, and the ways in which we all differ mentally, and how those things can be seen as strengths rather than deficiencies. While a lot of this resonated with me deeply and personally, I do agree with other reviewers that state that this was not a holistic view of the diverse selection of women who fall somewhere on a spectrum with a lot of grey area. The book also focused on neurodivergence in relation to productivity, and while this is how we are so often forced to view the world under Capitalism, it is not altogether helpful or empowering for people who are neurodivergent or have disabilities.