Found this a super helpful insight into adhd diagnosis and living with adhd.
As an late diagnosed adult it’s very validating to see more literature surrounding this subject appearing.

Amazing. Having loved ones with a diagnosis of ADHD, this book has helped me to understand how their disease works and also how to help them set goals.
Many thanks to Absolute Author Publishing House and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This helped me to understand more about ADHD as I didn’t quite understand it.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

Full of information that will be helpful for anyone at the start of their journey or seeking a diagnosis.

I didn’t like this book. I have ADHD, I feel like it adds little to nothing. A big disappointment. There’s definitely lack of support for adults with ADHD but this isn’t the proper support

I just finished reading Jim Livingstone’s “ADHD ADDults” and I am mesmerized. I used to have a slight antipathy towards so called “Self-Help Books” as most just did not work for me. One diagnosis and the revelation of “There are books written for me!” later, I need to rethink my opinion and must admit that most of those self-help books that initially shaped my disappointment were simply not written with people like me in mind. And that is not to say I consider myself superior or inferior – in contrast, but I am just wired differently.
As someone who was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, this book called out to me, I can’t describe it any differently. And I am massively glad to announce that it did not disappoint. The author masterfully shows he knows what he is talking about, by being able to connect information about how people with ADHD think and work, with questions to ask oneself supported by a paragraph with proposed ways to combine both into actions. Anyone with ADHD or ADD probably can relate to why this is so wonderful: The struggle to jump from collecting knowledge into acting on it can be quite frightening thus any help is valued. Another point I really appreciated in Livingstone’s book was the ADHD-adjusted way of explaining: Using concise and precise language, as well as supporting the newly acquired knowledge by supplying a succinct summary at the end of every chapter, prevents a 90-mph brain from getting lost in phrases or paragraphs, wandering off and loosing focus.
Not once in this book did I feel lectured, looked-down upon or like someone just told me to “just get it done”. If it were that easy, I would not need a nonfiction book about how to, would I? Mr Livingstone, however, was able to teach, while making me feel heard and seen without being judged. I related to many of the struggles presented and I was able to form a more thorough understanding of how my brain, jokingly called magpie-brain because it keeps searching for new shiny things to obsess over, actually works.
After a first read I am now left with a lot of highlighted passages, a course of action as well as a ton of new(ly connected) knowledge to use and apply in my daily life. I am certain this was not my last read and I fully intend on revisiting those chapters repeatedly. I am also very thankful for the shift from ADHD as a hindrance to a chance and a skillset that might even prove beneficial.
Thank you, Mr Livingstone and Netgalley, for providing me a digital copy of this book to be reviewed.

As someone who struggles with ADHD since childhood but not told until I turned 35 years old. I have spent the last 7 years trying to find ways to help myself, my children and other with ADHD find success.
If I get the chance to read and review a book that could help guide me or other that have ADHD or know someone, they love with ADHD I will read and review the book.

The book starts off with a great quote "To the many with ADHD who fight their private, unseen battles and do extraordinary things on ordinary days."

The best way to connect with reader is to tell your own story for readers to connect and know they are not alone.
The author uses the heading like Your ADHD Abilities, A road map to your success, direct you attention, Challanges and more. Each heading in the chapters will help those with ADHD to find direction and ability to keep their attention though out the books.

Jim Livingstone uses stats, stories, medical, mental health and clarity that will help readers and those who loves individuals with ADHD.

At the end of each chapter there is a summary and area to take notes.

While everyone brain is so different there is no right and wrong on how to deal with the news of ADHD or whether to take medication or not.
This is a great just starting out guide to understanding yourself and a good starting point for self-reflection.
Thank you to netgalley and for a copy of Jim Living stone ADHD ADDults.