As a woman who is newly diagnosed with ADHD later in adulthood, I really enjoyed and appreciated the knowledge this book provided on the subject. I enjoyed the activities that has helped me in learning more about my new diagnosis and it has provided me with a new perspective in seeing my diagnosis as a strength. I full-heartedly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the diagnosis, or for those who have loved ones with ADHD and wants to better understand them.

A friend of mine recently asked if maybe, I had ADHD, considering that, as for many conditions, women and men are often having different ways to cope and therefore women being less identified. Out of curiosity, I picked a few books to understand a bit more what ADHD means, and whether I could identify to this.

This book was the second curiosity pick and it felt way too generalised without actually providing real tools on how to make ADHD a real advantage.

Unfortunately I couldn't really get into this book. It felt pretty reductive and basic. I've read other, more nuanced books about ADHD. While I appreciate the framing of ADHD as superpower, the book came across somewhat cheerleader-y at times. Also, many of the exercises seemed poorly designed and extremely challenging for someone just coming to grips with their diagnosis. This could be a good book for someone new to their diagnosis looking for cheer/hope, but I would also recommend a better workbook than this one.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me an eArc.

Detta var en lärorik och givande läsning avseende ADHD med ett kvinnospektrum. Sen fanns det kanske brister i just hur adhd uppmärksamas hos kvinnor. Visst finns det spektrumet, det är ju bokens syfte. Men jag trycker inte det blev särskilt klarare för mig och det visar tyvärr att forskningen om kvinnor med adhd, har ett gap.

Jag tycker annars att det är en bra introduktion och lite av ett stöd att förstå adhd, vad det innebär och vad för stöd man kan skapa för att förhålla sig i verkliga livet.

The fact that this book is written by a woman, who holds a PhD and recognizes the unique challenges that women face makes this a standout book for me. I found myself taking notes, trying new strategies, and feeling so understood as I read. The takeaways I found most useful were the mindfulness techniques, reminders not to shame or blame myself or my child who also presents with symptoms, and to recognize when I am trying to mask my symptoms. I will be revisiting this book, especially because it is chunked into smaller sections which make it a quick read. Thanks to NetGalley for the e-arc!

While I am not officially diagnosed with ADHD, some friends with it and my therapist think there is a really good chance that I do have it. I find myself strongly relating to a lot of content that I see online in regard to ADHD and have found several strategies that have been really helpful for my every day life thanks to that. When I saw this book that’s geared specifically to women with it, I knew I had to give it a read to see if I can find some more ways to make my life easier.

At first I was a little put off because most of my nonfiction reads that are not memoirs are written a lot more densely and discuss the research behind everything a lot more. But once I got over that hurdle, I got on with it a lot better. It’s supposed to be a book that helps you on a daily basis, that you can pick up really quickly when you need help with a specific thing. So of course you don’t want it to be really dense and over-explanatory. You want something that you can flip through quickly and find the tips you need right away. And for that, I really liked it.

There were some things that I already do that help and there are some things that will help me stay more organized and on task that I didn’t think of before. The only section that I didn’t find as helpful was for pregnancy and postpartum. They sounded more like a general experience of those phases rather than ADHD-specific. But that’s just my personal opinion. Other than that, I really liked this and found it very helpful. I’ve put it on my wishlist to get a print copy eventually because I want to annotate it to help me on a daily basis whenever I struggle with tasks.

It was helpful for me with understanding my ADHD! I liked the cover and appreciated the level of detail in this book. I had a hard time when I was diagnosed with understanding how much it had impacted my life prior to that point and how I could harness my understandings for the future. This provided tools that I appreciate

As someone diagnosed with ADHD in their 30's and still learning about how ADHD manifests differently in women than men, Powered by ADHD is a great resource. While not everyone will identify with all parts, which I didn't, there was plenty I did identify with, and appreciate all of the practical tips and strategies to try implementing.

This is a very helpful book and is accessible in both information and layout, and I look forward to going back to it in the future as needed!

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the eARC.

Authentic. Insightful. Enjoyable. Aesthetic.

This book offers helpful strategies. The chapters are short and to the point. I liked that it takes the approach in seeing ADHD as a superpower.

Definitely recommend.

Hilfsamer Ratgeber. Ich als Adhsler fand das Buch sehr gut geschrieben und interessant. Es werden postive Seiten von Adhs gezeigt. Mal im ganz anderen licht und keine „Krankheit“.

I really wanted to like this book more than I did. While some of the information was useful, a lot of it can be found from researching on the internet.

"Powered by ADHD" offers a range of helpful tips and strategies, and I found many of them insightful. However, as someone who is AuDHD, I found that some of the challenges and tasks weren't quite applicable to my specific needs. On the plus side, the book is excellently laid out, with a structure that’s very accommodating for readers with ADHD. While it didn’t fully align with my experience, I can see how it would be a valuable resource for others navigating ADHD.

As a woman with ADHD raising a child with ADHD this book was so informative and helpful. This book is packed full of useful information about ADHD and exercises to help overcome some of the challenges associated with ADHD. I will be recommending this book to all of those who I come in contact with via support groups and parent groups. While this book is aimed at women I found lots of the information also worked for my middle grade child to help overcome some challenges.

I loved the way this book was laid out with short chapters, attention grabbing and keeping fonts and icons, and actionable information for women with ADHD. I really appreciate that this book was aimed at women with ADHD and not just everyone as women with this disability often find it harder to get help, recognize the impact their symptoms have on them, or even be diagnosed at a younger age.

Powered by ADHD" by Dr. Amelia Kelley is an exceptional resource for women looking to embrace and leverage their ADHD strengths. Drawing on over two decades of experience and the latest research, Dr. Kelley delivers a comprehensive guide that is both empowering and practical. This book is a treasure trove of insights and strategies designed to help women transform their ADHD challenges into powerful assets.

The structure of the book is particularly impressive, offering a well-rounded approach with practical tools and exercises tailored to the ADHD mind. Dr. Kelley's advice is rooted in positive reinforcement and self-compassion, making it an encouraging read that resonates deeply with women navigating their neurodivergence.

From enhancing productivity to improving personal relationships, "Powered by ADHD" provides actionable strategies that address various aspects of life, including work, home, and finance. The real-life examples and step-by-step exercises make complex concepts accessible and immediately applicable.

For anyone looking to harness their ADHD traits as strengths, this book is an invaluable guide that inspires confidence and offers tangible solutions.

This book is a definite must read! I loved the authenticity of this book. It made so much sense to a person who has suspected that she may have ADHD, but the assessment in the beginning of the book absolutely solidified it. I think that this book does a great job with explaining the background and history of ADHD without it being too scientific.
I would definitely recommend to everyone!

As a woman with ADHD that chooses not to take any medication for it, reading this book has been incredibly helpful. Just the fact that it finally exists is a feat. Society rarely caters to women's issues - choosing to focus on men only and ADHD in women and men can be so so vastly different. This book provides many useful strategies and tips that I have started implementing and it's truly made a difference.

The fact that this book has chosen to take this impediment and make us see it as a "superpower" and help us manage it by harnessing it is awesome. The length of the chapters was very much appreciated.

I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Zeitgeist for the e- ARC! My opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book and found it had some very helpful tips! The structure was awesome for someone with adhd. Well done!

The validating and strengths-based approach of this book helps to reframe some of the most common and harmful messaging that those with ADHD hear constantly. Dr. Kelley does not diminish or minimize struggles, but also does not combat them with a toxic positivity that could come across as patronizing. I found it helpful to look at certain traits beyond the binary of good and bad and to hold space for the ways in which they can present challenge but also enhance experiences. Unlike other books on ADHD I've read, this succeeds in delivering practical strategies rather than making false promises.

Thank you to Amelia Kelley, the publisher, and NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book!

This title focuses on women with ADHD and how best to view this as a superpower rather than a hindrance. As someone who struggles with ADHD and the problems that come with that, I felt incredibly seen throughout the workbook. The exercises and tips were eye-opening and will definitely be employed in my everyday activities.

The short chapters, which were broken into even smaller sections, made the pacing excellent and easy to consume. I can't help but think that considering the audience, this was purposeful. It also makes it handy to be able to flip back to sections at any time for a quick reference. Although self-help and nonfiction books aren't my usual choice, I found this workbook right up my alley. This was incredibly helpful and I will be using this as a guide in the future.