Your Brain's Not Broken

Excellently written: empathetic, clear, well toned, detailed in a very helpful way- easy to read, easy to use but with surprising and helpful revelations, and easy to implement into life. Written BY someone with ADHD FOR those of us with ADHD. Read this one, you won't regret it.

I am an adult woman who has struggled with ADHD through my life. I still struggle with the embarrassment it has caused me and the pain of not being able to be who I thought I could become had I not had this monkey on my back--or brain? I have invested in different counselors and many books. I found out about this author from attending a seminar where she was the guest speaker. I am 63 years old and I have never found anything as enlightening and wonderful as this book and the wonderful doctor who wrote this book!! I will be forever grateful because not only do her explanations help you to understand your brain, but the ideas presented and the suggestions are SO helpful that I feel like I have FINALLY found REAL help!!! So much so that I donated my other books on the subject--and I had a small library full. I wish Dr. Rosier would write more. I want more! I want to learn more ways to manage my life and my self. While I am not through the whole book, it's been so helpful that I find myself savoring it and really, really thinking about what she's said. I honestly don't recall anything religious about this book. I have found nothing offensive at all. Quite the opposite! If you're struggling and you're trying to understand yourself (or a family member or friend), and you're trying to help yourself, this is the book for you! It's a easy read yet very informative!! I will be eternally grateful to Dr. Rosier for her writings in Additude magazine and the guest appearance she made through the seminar which introduced me to her and her philosophies. Oh..one last thing..she has ADHD. She totally understands the struggles. She is very, very kind, supportive and compassionate. One of the best books I've bought!!! SO happy!!! SO grateful!!!!

They read at their leisure! But reported the book was very helpful in understanding themselves!! Goal accomplished!! 😄

This might be the best book I’ve ever read on a subject. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD in October and this book is about me and those of us with ADHD. As I read each passage I would say “that’s me”. It’s a life change! It lets me resons why about my past and present and about future solutions for my ADHD condition. This is one of the best books I’ve ever read!

I appreciated the balance in this book - clear concepts; discussion of real issues for those with ADHD or those who love them - and what to do about it; practical application from actual coaching, and wonderful stories that give humanity to the challenges of this community (of which I am a part). I felt seen, valued - and hopeful. Marvelous balance of science, experience with actual clients, and anecdotes that were warm, inspiring and challenging. Practical application tools - worksheets, questions, models - right in the book! The author could have made a companion workbook but included it all right here. Rich, varied and diverse sources of research, information, metaphors, and examples - from Alice in Wonderland to research articles to sound theory to Dr. Who! And - written in a way so it doesn't bog down in just one area. A quick snippet of research to add credibility, the framing of a concept to build understand, then a story/anecdote to illustrate. Makes the book highly readable. Well done. I highly recommend, and have not only read it twice myself, but also sent it out to a number of friends and colleagues. (And - can't seem to find the overt religiosity referenced by another review? Are we reading the same book? None of the other reviews seem mention it either?) A great read!

It's a good combination to try. I find the exercise book useful and engaging. Being highly skeptical in general, this is a huge sign that these might work for you as well. I'm a 59-year-old woman who was only diagnosed 23 years ago.

I’ve read a few pieces on ADHD since being diagnosed and starting to learn about it over a year ago. Dr. Rosier really brought some of those pieces together and helped me fit them in place. I’m going to go back and read through this book again in paperback (I read it in Kindle with some parts paired to Audible listen & read). I got it to help track my thoughts as I dig in deeper with the workbook. Im thankful for how this book is helping me begin to develop a new overview in how I parent and relate to our young daughters. Worth a read if you are interested in a better understanding of ADHD and how it affects a lifetime in ways possibly never considered. A+

I learned I had ADHD in late 2021 and actually had an ego death becasue it completely flipped my view of my life upside down. That was a tumultuous time in my life and this book shed light on it and gave me insight into my own mind and past. I saw that ADHD traits were in my family members' lives, and many of my friends' lives (surprise surprise, people with ADHD whether they know they have it or not tend to gravitate to others with ADHD whether they know it or not). Yeah this book has a lot to offer. I need to re-read it and reimplement its wisdom into my life! I didn't take enough notes the first time I read it, but the 4 color system for tasks has been forever ingrained in my mind and I have used that in my task management to categorize tasks ever since I read it. I thank God for this book it is sincerely awesome. I can recommend it to anyone wanting to understand ADHD in themselves or in their friends or family members from a down-to earth perspective.

Thank you Tamara for sharing all these insights, stories and tips in this book. I felt the empathy though all of it and the strong message of the title. It was a easy but so helpful read. So thankful for people like you who are dedicated to support in such a kind, inspirational and at the same timepragmatic way.

I’m only on Chapter 3, but I’m already giving it 5 stars! As someone recently diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, I’ve read a few books on the subject (6, to be exact). This one stands out because it feels incredibly tailored to individuals like me who are looking for actionable strategies to manage ADHD. Unlike other books that are either too basic or too theoretical, Rosier strikes the perfect balance. What I love most is that it offers real, practical solutions, exercises, and self-assessment questions that you can incorporate into your daily life. These suggestions feel grounded and achievable, not like an overwhelming list of abstract concepts. The book also has a wonderful narrative quality, thanks to the personal anecdotes and patient stories scattered throughout. These stories really help bring the content to life, offering a deeper connection by addressing both the general and more specific struggles ADHDers often face; issues that can sometimes get overlooked in other ADHD books. For fellow ADHDers (and bookworms), I’d also like to highlight the excellent paper quality. It makes note-taking a breeze, and the pages hold up even when you need to erase, which is usually a nightmare. I'm also attaching my personal index for those it might help. This book isn't just for those with ADHD, it's also a valuable resource for family members, friends, and partners who want to better understand and support someone with ADHD. Tamara Rosier offers insights that will help loved ones connect, empathize, and offer meaningful support, making it a great tool for improving relationships and communication. Personally, I'm passing it to my mother, who still thinks I'm oversensitive, lazy and irresponsible😅. The only thing is I wish it were translated in different languages as well. It's such public service book.

Good introduction into understanding ADHD and some tools to navigate

Having very recently discovered I have ADHD (I’ve had it my whole life undiagnosed) this book was a gift to me. It felt like I was reading a biography (or a journal) as many of the pages gave language to my struggles and experiences as well as practical tools to start adjusting how I live and thrive with ADHD.

Written well ... easy to read ... most of it felt like it was written for my brain and I could completely relate. Other parts, I didn't relate to but that's the way ADHD works so it was fine for me and just increased my awareness. Reassured me about all those things I've been told are a little odd but work for me. I would recommend for an insight into the complications of motivation and ADHD - whether for yourself or a family member to help their understanding of you.