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literarybutterfly 's review for:
Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You
by Jenara Nerenberg
I was expecting a lot more from Divergent Mind. It’s very surface level in its exploration of the intersection of the female experience and neurodivergency. I also think the book was negatively impacted Nerenberg’s decision to take such a broad look at neurodivergency. She touches on things like ADHD, autism, synesthesia, and dyslexia; but none are really covered in enough detail to be useful. I think Divergent Mind could potentially help women who are just beginning their journey of discovery who also fit a very narrow description of neurodivergency. Divergent Mind does not consider how socioeconomic status, support needs, race, etc. impacts the female, neurodivergent experience. It’s almost as if the author cannot see beyond her own, limited experience. She gives a lot of generic suggestions that makes it seem like its very easy to adapt your life to accommodate your needs. Sadly, there are better books out there and I would not widely recommend this.