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.

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.

Very Helpful

This book was very helpful and timely, even though it's a few years old. I especially liked all of the real life case studies and support group people comments.

Loved it!

I’ve never felt so understood as someone who lives with a person with ADHD. I’ve read a lot of books about ADHD since finding out, and this is by far the best at articulating the experience.