Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD―For Neurodivergent Men and Women or Parents of ADHD Children

I am an adult woman who has struggled with ADHD through my life. I still struggle with the embarrassment it has caused me and the pain of not being able to be who I thought I could become had I not had this monkey on my back--or brain? I have invested in different counselors and many books. I found out about this author from attending a seminar where she was the guest speaker. I am 63 years old and I have never found anything as enlightening and wonderful as this book and the wonderful doctor who wrote this book!! I will be forever grateful because not only do her explanations help you to understand your brain, but the ideas presented and the suggestions are SO helpful that I feel like I have FINALLY found REAL help!!! So much so that I donated my other books on the subject--and I had a small library full. I wish Dr. Rosier would write more. I want more! I want to learn more ways to manage my life and my self. While I am not through the whole book, it's been so helpful that I find myself savoring it and really, really thinking about what she's said. I honestly don't recall anything religious about this book. I have found nothing offensive at all. Quite the opposite! If you're struggling and you're trying to understand yourself (or a family member or friend), and you're trying to help yourself, this is the book for you! It's a easy read yet very informative!! I will be eternally grateful to Dr. Rosier for her writings in Additude magazine and the guest appearance she made through the seminar which introduced me to her and her philosophies. Oh..one last thing..she has ADHD. She totally understands the struggles. She is very, very kind, supportive and compassionate. One of the best books I've bought!!! SO happy!!! SO grateful!!!!

I appreciated the balance in this book - clear concepts; discussion of real issues for those with ADHD or those who love them - and what to do about it; practical application from actual coaching, and wonderful stories that give humanity to the challenges of this community (of which I am a part). I felt seen, valued - and hopeful. Marvelous balance of science, experience with actual clients, and anecdotes that were warm, inspiring and challenging. Practical application tools - worksheets, questions, models - right in the book! The author could have made a companion workbook but included it all right here. Rich, varied and diverse sources of research, information, metaphors, and examples - from Alice in Wonderland to research articles to sound theory to Dr. Who! And - written in a way so it doesn't bog down in just one area. A quick snippet of research to add credibility, the framing of a concept to build understand, then a story/anecdote to illustrate. Makes the book highly readable. Well done. I highly recommend, and have not only read it twice myself, but also sent it out to a number of friends and colleagues. (And - can't seem to find the overt religiosity referenced by another review? Are we reading the same book? None of the other reviews seem mention it either?) A great read!

Engaging and thoughtful, I found this book useful and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Highly recommended!

This book really clicked with my brain. I like how it was broken down in manageable chunks, sometimes by paragraph. But it was also not super distracting. It made it easier yo focus back on. I liked the information provided and the way that emotions were a big part of what was talked about. While there were some skill suggestions, it was more about what works for you rather than this should work for everyone with ADHD.

Excellent book! I have ADHD and have known that since I was in middle school. This book helps put words to a lot of things I've always known but haven't said so simply. It's nice when someone so knowledgeable can articulate in a way regular people can easily understand. I highly recommend this book to anyone like me or who spends time with anyone who has ADHD. Buy it!

I'm only as far as page 22 (out of 205 pages) and already finding this book more informative than any other ADD?ADHD book I've ever read. Because the PH.D. author that has ADHD herself - she has more insight and information than any book I've ever read on the subject. I'm so anxious to continue reading the rest of the book. My only negative comment is the small text - but that can be due to my own eye issues as a Senior Citizen that needs trifocals. THANK YOU

I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and this was the first book that I've read on the subject. It's very optimistic and she gives practical advice on not only managing symptoms, like emotional deregulation, but thriving instead of just surviving. Im happy that I bought it and I will be rereading it again soon. Good luck to all of the ADHD people out there. This is a great place to start

I love this book. I listened to the audiobook and thought it was so useful and insightful that I needed a physical copy. If you are someone who is trying to understand ADHD, wether that's you or someone you love. GET THE BOOK!! I understood myself a lot better after reading this. I plan to reread this often for the reminder of the skills I can learn to use on a daily basis until it becomes a habit. My therapist was the one who recommended this. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!!

Ce livre m'apprend énormément de choses ! C'est un must pour se comprendre et s'aimer quand on a une neuroatypie

Dieses Buch hat mir gezeigt, dass ADHS mehr ist als Chaos im Kopf, es betrifft auch Emotionen und den Umgang mit Stress. Die Autorin ist selbst betroffen und arbeitet als Coach, nicht als Therapeutin. Und genau das macht die Besonderheit des Buches aus. Es geht nicht um Diagnosen, Defizite, Therapien, Dosierungen. Sondern darum, wie man im Alltag produktiv und kreativ damit umgeht. Ein sehr positives Buch. Anders als so viele Bücher über ADHS, vor allem aus dem deutschen Raum, die immer nur auf den Problemen herumreiten. Sehr positiv und praxisnah.

I am enjoying reading this, along with the accompanying workbook.

I’m only on Chapter 3, but I’m already giving it 5 stars! As someone recently diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, I’ve read a few books on the subject (6, to be exact). This one stands out because it feels incredibly tailored to individuals like me who are looking for actionable strategies to manage ADHD. Unlike other books that are either too basic or too theoretical, Rosier strikes the perfect balance. What I love most is that it offers real, practical solutions, exercises, and self-assessment questions that you can incorporate into your daily life. These suggestions feel grounded and achievable, not like an overwhelming list of abstract concepts. The book also has a wonderful narrative quality, thanks to the personal anecdotes and patient stories scattered throughout. These stories really help bring the content to life, offering a deeper connection by addressing both the general and more specific struggles ADHDers often face; issues that can sometimes get overlooked in other ADHD books. For fellow ADHDers (and bookworms), I’d also like to highlight the excellent paper quality. It makes note-taking a breeze, and the pages hold up even when you need to erase, which is usually a nightmare. I'm also attaching my personal index for those it might help. This book isn't just for those with ADHD, it's also a valuable resource for family members, friends, and partners who want to better understand and support someone with ADHD. Tamara Rosier offers insights that will help loved ones connect, empathize, and offer meaningful support, making it a great tool for improving relationships and communication. Personally, I'm passing it to my mother, who still thinks I'm oversensitive, lazy and irresponsible😅. The only thing is I wish it were translated in different languages as well. It's such public service book.

Good introduction into understanding ADHD and some tools to navigate