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A review by shansometimes
A Feminist's Guide to ADHD: How women can thrive and find focus in a world built for men by Janina Maschke
3.0
While it contained more helpful scientific information than other books I've read about ADHD, A Feminist's Guide to ADHD was more of an introductory book than the in-depth guide I expected. I appreciated that it covered topics I hadn't seen much information on, such as the impact that hormones, pregnancy, menopause, etc., have on ADHD brains. However, it was repetitive, and after all that good information, most of the solutions/coping skills presented were basic and obvious.
Don't get me wrong—there is practical guidance, but it won't be groundbreaking if you've ever read anything related to wellness or neurodivergence. I also had a hard time getting past the robotic writing style, and then, in some parts, the writing would switch to using more "you" language in a way that only added more fluff.
The "feminist" label was clearly for marketing, as the book didn't tackle any systemic issues from a markedly feminist perspective or even use the word past the front cover, from what I recall. It did broach topics like how symptoms often manifest differently in women and girls and why diagnosis can be challenging (and late in life) for women, which was helpful, but even that felt like a reach at times. This could be due to the lack of research that exists on ADHD and women, which I know the author is trying to fix.
This book is a fine introduction resource, and it was worth reading for some of the scientific explanations. You may not find new ideas for managing ADHD or commentary on ADHD as it intersects with feminism/ableism/equity, but it's a pretty good place to start for ADHD 101.
*This review is based on an ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are 100% honest and my own.
Don't get me wrong—there is practical guidance, but it won't be groundbreaking if you've ever read anything related to wellness or neurodivergence. I also had a hard time getting past the robotic writing style, and then, in some parts, the writing would switch to using more "you" language in a way that only added more fluff.
The "feminist" label was clearly for marketing, as the book didn't tackle any systemic issues from a markedly feminist perspective or even use the word past the front cover, from what I recall. It did broach topics like how symptoms often manifest differently in women and girls and why diagnosis can be challenging (and late in life) for women, which was helpful, but even that felt like a reach at times. This could be due to the lack of research that exists on ADHD and women, which I know the author is trying to fix.
This book is a fine introduction resource, and it was worth reading for some of the scientific explanations. You may not find new ideas for managing ADHD or commentary on ADHD as it intersects with feminism/ableism/equity, but it's a pretty good place to start for ADHD 101.
*This review is based on an ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are 100% honest and my own.