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Sidetracked (Mindf*ck, #2)
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Sidetracked (Mindf*ck, #2)
S.T. Abby
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Dark, fast-paced and very addictive. Iām fully rooting for Lana; I have no problem with her being a calculated, morally grey revenge killer. BRB, starting book two.. š
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The Risk (Mindf*ck, #1)
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So.. I'm a little late with my book journey. I just only read Throne of Glass and ACOTAR and trying to decide if I want to start reading the Fourt Wing / Empyrean series. š
I've heard so many different opinions that I figured i'd just ask here. So in popular terms of the bookverse: is the series overhyped, properly hyped or underhyped?
Would love to hear your thoughts⦠and honestly, feel free to just decide for me if I should start yet another series š«
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S.T. Abby
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Dirty Laundry: Why Adults with ADHD Are So Ashamed and What We Can Do to Help
Richard Pink
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An introduction to Memoir & Biography, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.
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Under the Tuscan Sun
Frances Mayes
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ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain
Tracy Otsuka
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Going in, I wasnāt sure how much Iād actually get out of it since Iāve already read and learned quite a bit about ADHD, but I was pleasantly surprised. Even though some of the themes were familiar, there were still enough fresh insights and perspectives to keep it engaging.
The title āADHD for Smart Ass Womenā says it all, but it is in fact a book solely on female-specific ADHD experiences. Whereas a lot of books claim to do this but still end up feeling quite general.
The tone is airy, conversational, and encouraging, which made it a very easy read. It leans more toward helping you feel understood than diving deep into heavy science, but when it does touch on theory, it explains things in a clear and accessible way.
Thereās a strong focus on reframing ADHD in a more positive light; encouraging you not to be too hard on yourself and not to define yourself only by your struggles. It highlights strengths like creativity and potential, and promotes working with your brain instead of against it. That said; to play of ADHD as a superpower.. I wouldnāt go as far as that, feeling that downplays the struggles you face on a daily basis.
What stood out most to me was how practical a lot of the tips and suggestions felt. Of course, not everything will apply to everyone, but I still came away with several ideas that felt realistic and worth trying.
I did an immersive read with the audiobook, narrated by Tracy herself, which added a lot to the experience. Her openness and humor make it feel personal and engaging rather than theoretical or dry. Sharing her own experiences keeps things grounded and relatable.
Overall, it strikes a nice balance: validating, easy to read, and still offering genuinely helpful takeaways, even if youāre not completely new to the topic.
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ADHD for Smart Ass Women: How to Fall in Love with Your Neurodivergent Brain
Tracy Otsuka
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After completing part 2, is it recommended to go back and reread part 1, or move on to part 3 of the book? (i haven't finished part 2 and is nowhere near) How did everyone else go about this?