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ADHD Is Awesome

A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD

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ADHD Is Awesome

By: Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness, Edward Hallowell - introduction
Narrated by: Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness, Nathan Rosborough, Ann Marie Taepke, Tyrrell Harrell, Lola Holderness
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The engaging, uplifting antidote to traditional ADHD books (which, let's be honest, if you have ADHD you'd never read anyway).

You live in a world that wasn't designed for you. A world where you're expected to sit still, stay quiet, and focus. Because of the way your brain is wired, you can feel like you’re failing at life. But you are not failing. You are awesome.

Award-winning content creators Kim and Penn Holderness are on a mission to reboot how we think about the unfortunately named "attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder." As always, they are doing it by looking in the mirror, because they don't just study ADHD; they live it.

Penn was in college when he was diagnosed with ADHD, although the signs of having a brain that worked just a little bit differently had been there since he was a kid. Rather than view the diagnosis as a curse or give in to feelings of inadequacy or failure, he took a different approach, one that he wants to share with fellow ADHDers and the people who care about them.

Drawing on their often-hilarious insights and the expertise of doctors, researchers, and specialists; Kim and Penn provide fun, easy-to-digest advice and explanations, including:

  • What it's actually like to live with an ADHD brain.
  • How to find humor in the pitfalls, sob stories, and unbelievable triumphs (like the time they won The Amazing Race!) that come with ADHD.
  • How to tackle the challenges ADHD presents with a positive outlook.
  • Targeted tools and techniques to play to your unique strengths.
  • Fun extras like ADHD Bingo, an ode to cargo pants, and what the world would look like if ADHDers were in charge.

Take it from Penn: Having ADHD can be scary, but it comes with incredible upsides, including creativity, hyperfocus, and energy. You might even say it's kind of awesome. Whether you have ADHD or want to support someone else in their journey, this is the guide you need to make the life you want.

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April is Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance Month, and as a mama to two neurodivergent kiddos, the atypical is very typical for me. I’m constantly in search of listens to educate me further about the various intricacies of their fascinating little minds. And while parenting books on the subject abound, it’s rare to find one that’s authored by someone with the same neuro-difference. Enter ADHD Is Awesome. Penn Holderness was diagnosed in his twenties, and alongside his wife Kim, they share digestible insights into what it’s like living with ADHD. I can’t wait to listen and get a firsthand account. (P.S. Recognize their names? They won The Amazing Race in 2022!) —Katie O., Audible Editor

Practical Strategies • Helpful Insights • Engaging Narration • Relatable Experiences • Balanced Perspective

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If you or someone you love has ADHD. This book is a NEED!! An enjoyable listen from the actual authors. I love what they are doing and contributing to the ADHD space.

Flip the Script

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The positive approach to redefining ADHD as an explanation and treating symptoms through practice. Great work!

Reframes ADHD

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This book should be read by every parent, grandparent, sibling, teacher and kid with any interaction with someone who has ADHD. The audiobook was like having a conversation with Penn and Kim and I purchased the book as well. I only wish I had this when my son, who is now 36, was young. It would have helped me understand so much. Though he is on a different spectrum as Penn, he is not an extrovert and is one who struggles with jobs and relationships and in order to feel ‘social’ would depend on alcohol, which praise God he has been sober for over 3 years, this book was invaluable. The low self esteem and feelings of being a failure and letting people down is so real and hurts a mom’s heart so much with no idea how to help. This book gave me insight on dealing with what can be so very frustrating.
Thank you Penn and Kim, I have loved watching you on social media and respect and admire you even more now. You are hope-givers!

Amazing insight!

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As a 41 year old Mom with ADHD, with 2 children who have ADHD, I found this book to be validating and funny from chapter 1. The chapters are short which make it easy for an ADHD brain to get through! The way Penn and Kim share their stories and insights make me feel heard and understood. I loved how they go back and forth to read the book. It honestly feels like a podcast. This is well worth the read for anyone with ADHD or anyone who loves someone with ADHD.

Funny, heartwarming and validating

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This book was incredible! For someone with ADHD, it was like I was listening to someone introduce myself to ME! I learned so much about what I do on a day to day basis and, if nothing else, it has taught me to give myself a little bit of grace. So thank God for that! I feel very fortunate to be one of the ones that views my ADHD as a super power and this jusy reinforced it. Excellent book!!

I feel like I know me better now!

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