3.5 stars rounded up.

This book was clearly designed with the ADHD brain in mind. It is short, the formatting helps guide the reader to the salient points, and key takeaways are repeated. Many of the exercises and tactics offered were helpful, or at least intriguing and I plan to test them out in my real life. That said, the book isn't as grounded in research, or real-life experience, as others out there and I found that to be a drawback. I would rather hear about the author's actual patients than vague descriptions of how Greta Gerwig has found success, in spite of her diagnosis.

Additionally, the subtitle suggests this book will be focused on strategies for women with ADHD--a promise it doesn't really deliver on. While there are some mentions of how ADHD impacts women differently that isn't a thread that is woven throughout the whole book. There is mention of how female hormones impact ADHD but no concrete mitigation strategies or tactics are provided. It would have been helpful to know, say, whether there are particular times in a woman's cycle where their ADHD symptoms could be alleviated by employing a certain strategy (such as exercise).

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Powered by ADHD by Dr. Amelia Kelley offers a guide to navigating adult life with ADHD, specifically tailored for women. The book contains both educational content, as well as strategies to improve performance and/or mood across domains, emphasizing how ADHD symptoms can be used as strengths to help women complete tasks and reach their goals.

As a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on treatment of neurodevelopment disabilities, I found Powered by ADHD to be an accessible, easy to comprehend, and helpful guide to better understand how women may experience ADHD. Additionally, I will be recommending this book as a bibliotherapy resource for women with ADHD.

This book gave me so many Ah-HAH moments and did a fantastic job explaining ADHD symptoms in women that go unnoticed as well as strategies to best overcome them. It was easy to read, understand, and at times humorous. Fully recommend for anyone looking to learn more about their neurodivergence and best ways of combatting/working within those confines.

Powered by ADHD was full of good information for women, or really anyone, with ADHD. The chapters were easy to digest and full of interactive questions. The strategies presented were easy to follow and realistic. The topics covered were wide-spread and addressed things that most women struggle with, even if they don't have ADHD.

Really helpful and will be using several ideas to help manage my ADHD. Will also be mentioning to my therapist.

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As someone in the social worker/mental health field, I know firsthand that ADHD in women is severely understudied and there is a large portion of the population that have been misdiagnosed or educated on what ADHD looks like for women. I appreciate that this book is geared specifically towards women as ADHD in women is just….different.

As someone with ADHD, I found the layout of your book to be very engaging. There’s nothing more intimidating for a neurodivergent brain than an entire page of just words and no separation, paragraphs or bullets.

The most powerful portion of this book are the “Gifts of” sections. I appreciate the strengths based approach to this. Often mental health diagnoses are viewed in a negative light, but there is something to be said for reframing the way our mental illness can add to our lives in a positive way.

This book is informative, empathetic and most certainly a tool that I will reach for in my future practice.

A book about women & ADHD and strategies to help harness it. I loved this book. There was so much that resonated with me, and was like this is my life. I liked the first half more but the strategies and interactive nature of the second part was also great. I thought a lot of the tips and tricks were really helpful and practical. Kelley also ties each trait (aka superpower of ADHD) to how that can help do the strategy.

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I was finally diagnosed with ADHD as an adult after realizing how differently it manifests in women. Before the book, I did not see any positives from having ADHD. The author did a good job helping me reframe my thoughts. The chapters are nice and short, which is great for attention span. The prompts are very thought provoking.

Thank you Penguin Random House LLC for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Having only recently been diagnosed with ADHD somewhat later in life, I'm constantly looking for materials to read that can help me reframe my experiences and figure out how to proceed with that information. Especially since I'm continually learning that I'm just a bunch of ADHD symptoms in a trench coat. I really liked how this book was broken out - short chapters, lots of bullet points - so they definitely know their audience. And I appreciated in Part I that they took each symptom that usually holds a negative connotation and reevaluated it so that it can be considered a positive. In Part II, it was really helpful that they broke out different aspects of someone's life so that you could hone in on what you'd find helpful (work - yes, parenting - not so much). This is a great somewhat-beginner's guide to managing ADHD and was a nice consolidation of various resources and ideas. Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Powered by ADHD was a short, but informational packed book to help women living with ADHD navigate life, without being too dense. The practical tips and reflection prompts after the various sections were helpful in terms of thinking through my own lived experience..

To be fair, I did skip the entire section on parenting. This topic is irrelevant to me as a child free by choice person, but the chapters on managing household chores and engaging in self-care hit home.

Overall, I’m glad I took a chance on this little book. I’m not the biggest non-fiction reader, but the topic of this was relevant to me.

This book was written in a way that was informative and easy to digest. It also helped with understanding why I would have more trouble with “normal” things than others. The way the book was divided also was great layer out and made it easier easy to go back to past chapters.

I have ADHD since im a child so i found this book very intriguing and also very helful. Enjoyed the exercises and learning more about ADHD. Will definetly recommend this book to all of my ADHD fell.as

This book is a game-changer for women navigating life with ADHD. Kelley's compassionate tone and practical approach make it a refreshing read. Unlike some resources that may feel overwhelming or patronizing, Kelley's insights offer genuine validation and understanding. What makes this book exceptional is its emphasis on empowering women to view their ADHD not as a hindrance but as a unique asset. The actionable exercises and strategies shared are akin to having a supportive ally navigating daily hurdles, promoting self-compassion and personal development. Whether you're newly diagnosed or seeking a fresh perspective on ADHD, this book offers invaluable guidance for embracing your strengths and thriving.

I really liked this book and felt like it gave a good overview and basic understanding of ADHD in women. I also liked how it clarified some commonly misused terms with the more appropriate vocabulary and reason of each behavior.

I have read or tried to read so many ADHD books, but oftentimes there is something triggering about them. Sometimes they seem overwhelming or condescending. Often they are packed with too many suggestions of what one might do, and a lot of them are frankly stupid.

I feel like Amelia Kelley, PhD really and truly gets ADHD in an ideal way. Her tone is caring and very well-informed. It is obvious that many of the techniques have been honed over several years. And the setup of the book - double spacing, white space, bullet points - is another sign she knows her audience. I even particularly like the title -- we can be powered by ADHD, not just cursed with. (wink, wink)

Within minutes of opening, "Powered by ADHD," I started writing notes. I am well versed in my ADHD diagnosis, but there were so many moments where I felt newly seen by this book. Mirroring the social cues of others instead of behaving as you naturally would. Developing perfectionism to combat the anxiety of making mistakes. Emotional contagion. Disassociation and brain fog. To-do lists and overwhelm. The possibility of taming hyperfocus and making it work for you.

Thank you so much for this ARC I really appreciated the opportunity to read this material. The author is kind and compassionate, and gives actionable advice to improve quality of life and harnessing/managing ADHD

This was a fun read that gave me lots of insight into my own adhd. After being diagnosed again last year, it has been a journey to understand my adhd and how it affects my life . This book really helped with that!

"Powered by ADHD" by Amelia Kelley, PhD, offers a refreshing perspective on ADHD, one that emphasizes its strengths rather than just focusing on its challenges. Kelley, drawing from her professional expertise and personal experiences, presents ADHD not as a limitation but as a unique wiring that can lead to extraordinary achievements when understood and managed effectively.

One of the standout features of the book is its practical approach. Kelley provides actionable strategies and insights that individuals with ADHD can implement in their daily lives to harness their strengths and navigate potential obstacles. From tips on organization and time management to techniques for improving focus and productivity, the book offers a comprehensive toolkit for thriving with ADHD.

Moreover, Kelley's compassionate tone and understanding demeanor make the book highly relatable for readers grappling with ADHD themselves or supporting loved ones with the condition. By sharing stories of resilience and success, Kelley instills hope and empowers readers to embrace their ADHD as a source of power rather than shame.

Overall, "Powered by ADHD" is a must-read for anyone seeking a positive, empowering perspective on ADHD. Whether you're personally affected by the condition or simply curious about understanding it better, this book provides valuable insights and practical guidance that can benefit individuals of all ages.

As a woman with a late in life ADHD diagnosis, it is easy to be trapped in the feelings of anger and frustration that it wasn’t caught sooner. The rabbit hole of what ifs is dangerous and while it was good for me to explore those whatifs, it was hard for me to come out of it feeling like I could turn this into something positive. The exercises in this book, especially in part 2, have helped me see my unique traits as strengths instead of weaknesses. There’s a lot of work to do going forward but this book has helped to set the framework for what I can do in the future to help myself.

“Powered by ADHD” is like having a supportive friend who gets what you’re going through and gives you practical advice that actually works. Dr. Amelia Kelley’s been in the ADHD game for over 20 years, and it shows in this book filled with easy exercises and real-life stories. What’s cool is how she’s all about being kind to yourself and staying flexible, which makes a huge difference in how you see yourself and how you tackle your day-to-day stuff. Whether it’s dealing with work, home, or just life in general, this book has tips that feel like they’re made just for you and your ADHD brain.