ADHD Is Awesome

A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD

By: Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness, Edward Hallowell - foreword

Narrated by: Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness, Nathan Rosborough, Ann Marie Taepke, Tyrrell Harrell, Lola Holderness

Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Read by the authors.

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.

©2024 Penn Holderness and Kim Holderness (P)2024 Harper Horizon

Next book!!!

Thank you for making my adhd feel normal and not the deficits that are daily struggles. Newest most difficult struggle I’ve ever had is managing my adhd while raising children (2 out of my 4 have adhd) who have different aspects, but similar struggles. Next book idea! Raising children with adhd while managing your own. Thank you for making me feel empowered in my challenges in my own adhd though. Loved this book!

Great job pen!

out of all the books I've read on ADHD, this is the first one that I'm actually planning to try to listen to with my son as well, I think there's a Fighting Chance he'll get through it!

Great listen - only tells part of the story

This was a fantastic listen of ONE person’s experience with ADHD filled with stories and tips navigating ADHD life. But we only learn about Penn’s challenges and there are many other positives and challenges ADHDers can face.

Awesome!

My ADHDer husband and I listened together. I appreciated the insight into his mind and the things that make him different, special, and awesome. I especially appreciated the tips for me as someone who loves him. Great, fun narration. Thanks for writing this book and putting it together in such an accessible way. 😊

I very much connected with this book!

I found myself over and over again, nodding my head and going Yep that’s me, Yep, I’ve done that. This is a fantastic read for anyone who struggles with ADHD in their own life, and a fantastic read for those who love someone with ADHD. I’ve always felt like my own special brand of ADHD helped me to become who I am in my career and life, and causes problems, but made me who I am. This book cemented that. I hope you get the same!

Informative and fun

Helpful tips with a fun perspective. One of the few ADHD books where I didn't feel like I was being spoken down to. I felt included in a club that I now understand better.

The honesty and real life kept me engaged!

I finished the book, that is a rare thing! I raised an ADHDer and I am one. It is a struggle! I really got a lot out of this book and will be sharing with my family. Penn thanks for the reminder that I need to apologize when my brain goes off in thought and I don’t hear my amazing husband. 27 years he has loved and dealt with my quirks.
I will share this book with a lot of people and I am hopeful they get as much out of it as I did.

Everything

Everything Knowledge given enlightenment for lots of listeners new information about ADHD. LOTS OF KNOWLEDGE INTO THE COMMUNITY OF THOSE EXPERIENCES OF ADHD.

great read!!

I really enjoyed this book. I relate so much to Penn and all the things he has acknowledged in this book. Great tips and references in this book. i am going to buy a copy of this book bc I liked it so much.

Authentic, engaging, and impactful

Authentic & impactful while being engaging & fun on an important topic. The practical strategies of supporting someone living with ADHD as well as the real blessings and challenges that come with being a parent or loved one of a person with ADHD is was relatable and so helpful!