Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.?

Stopping the Roller Coaster When Someone You Love Has Attention Deficit Disorder

By: Gina Pera

Narrated by: Pam Ward

Is It You, Me, or Adult A.D.D.? is a meticulously researched, comprehensive guide to recognizing and dealing with Adult ADHD, offering a message of hope for the millions of people whose lives this disorder has impacted.

©2008 Gina Pera (P)2011 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Insightful, helpful, witty, and very practical. This book can change your life." (Daniel G. Amen, M.D., author of Change Your Brain, Change Your Life)

Reader is too snarky and make it feel mean

The audio copy has allowed me to consume the book in my limited time, but the book is written with dry wit and a bit of sarcasm and the reader’s rendition makes it feel spiteful and mean toward the adhd partner. I found it was making me feel down about my situation, until I started imagining another voice.
The book is definitely intended for the non-adhd partner. I doubt someone with adhd could get very far into this audio version without feeling disrespected. It is good info so I stuck with it, but wish it was less snarky. The structure of quotes and callouts also make the flow awkward in audio.

Great book for Neurotypicals!

Promotes understanding on both sides. Pam’s reading was appropriately sarcastic and entertaining but also conveyed the serious impact ADHD can have on couples trying to manage and survive.

Informative

Very informative. I got the book because I suspect my spouse has ADD/ADHD, but now I think we both may have it. I’m in the process of being evaluated by a psychologist and hope my spouse will agree to be evaluated as well.

Must read.

This is a great book for anyone struggling with or trying to understand ADD. However, the long numbered lists embedded within other lists made me think I had ADD. Otherwise, it is full of useful information and a great introduction to the topic.

Validating and Eye Opening

This book helped me not only understand and empathize more with my ADHD partner, but also validated the feelings and experiences I’ve had as a direct result of their ADHD.