Relationships — social, marital, parental, professional — cause a lot of pain for ADHD adults. Though it’s only one part of the struggle, most of us could use some serious help in the communication department. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most, by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, and Sheila Heen, helps us make sense of tricky interactions. It […]
Category: Book Reviews
Book review: Getting Things Done
When I first read David Allen‘s Getting Things Done, I was about to abandon the structure of my office job for the self-directed world of stay-at-home work and motherhood. I have Getting Things Done (GTD) to thank for every household and personal management success I’ve had since. Regardless of the level of external structure in your work and life, ADHD adults need an […]
Book review: Is it You, Me, or Adult ADD?
A version of this review first appeared in Mix Tapes and Scribbles. Gina Pera’s Is It You, Me, or Adult ADD is an absolute must for any long-term relationship with one or more ADHD partners. Even without a formal diagnosis, I recommend it to anyone who’s been called irresponsible, lacking common sense, disorganized, or plain old hard […]