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

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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.

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

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.

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!

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.

As a therapist, this book is fantastic!

I am recommending this book to all of my clients with ADHD. Obviously the Audible version so they can get through it. This has been insightful to help understand the ADHD brain!

Best ADHD book ever!

Incredible perspective and honest view of how we ALL live with ADHD. ( having and supporting) Everyone needs to read this book!

Honest, insightful and encouraging

My husband and I are the same brain styles as this couple and I appreciate all the sound advice and suggestions. We loved their first book “Everyone Fights” and have already recommended this book to friends. Thank you for your honesty and sharing your story.

Validation for my 31 year old son and understanding for me his 61 year old mom

I just loved it. So enlightening , encouraging and validating. I know more now about my son’s behavior than I ever have .

This book gives me hope

The entertaining way in which Kim and Penn narrate the book, along with the message that ADHD is an explanation, not an excuse, has opened my eyes and heart to how better to work with my son who was recently diagnosed. I’m grateful to everyone involved in creating this book, because, for the first time, I feel our life will become more manageable with the advice and techniques offered. Plus it was simply fun to listen to the real life stories! Thanks Kim and Penn!

love you guys!!!!

this family has been my support system without knowing it for years... I've gotten multiple copies to give to people and have had multiple friends read them.