"Unlocking the ADHD Advantage" offers a fresh view on ADHD, setting it up not as a disorder but as a unique way of thinking that can be harnessed for creativity and success. Combining personal experiences with practical advice, we're able to see the potential in traits often seen as things holding us back. As a sufferer of ADHD this was an empowering read, emphasizing strengths and providing strategies to turn what I view as weaknesses into benefits. This book is a helped me embrace the positive aspects of ADHD.

This was a very interesting and a very informative book to read. I always think it is fascinating to read about different kind of mental conditions, and how our brains work, especially how other brains work, that have their opwn special way. So this was a verys nice book about ADHD.

This was okay. But I think I had more issues with it than not. And I kind of feel like bullet pointing them:
-The format didn't work for me. Ironically it wasn't ADHD friendly in my opinion. Lots of long paragraphs and history that buries the lede.
-While some of this information could be deemed helpful, at this point there is so much info out there about ADHD and I don't think this brought anything new to the table. This information has been more than covered in other books, websites, Reddit, Instagram, tiktok, etc.
-This felt a little repetitive. Like how many times did I need to read that ADHD was a strength for hunters however many thousands of years ago.
-In that same vein, while the book acts like it's gender neutral, it really seemed to be written for men. The aforementioned hunter references for example, encouraging pursuing a career as an entrepreneur, etc. Not really relatable or realistic for women, on average.
-Weirdly anti medicine.
-And insists that exercise can solve all problems. I mean I think exercise is great, but my nephew exercising for four minutes a day is not going to solve his ADHD.

Anyway, I feel like the recent ADHD books that I've read haven't offered anything new for me. I have such a strong desire to read more about ADHD, but it needs to be eye opening or revolutionary. Not a rehashing of topics covered elsewhere.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

As an individual with ADHD I was so excited to get the opportunity to read this book. It was very eye opening and made me feel less alone in the constant struggles. Great tips and tricks, and even how to use it to my advantage. Appreciated this read!

This book is tailored towards those with a passing understanding of ADHD (though most readers motivated to pick a book such a this one likely already know a whole lot more thanks to the flood of ADHD reporting in recent years).

That being said, it is written in an accessible manner and contextualises ADHD traits as making sense for most of our human evolution. My biggest takeaway was the fact that ADHD also exists on a spectrum, with degrees of the "traits" affecting different people in different ways. The book makes a great case for why ADHDers are good creative brainstormers, well suited for entrepreneurship and benefit a whole lot from exercise (especially early in the day). None of these assertions are groundbreaking but I appreciated that the author provides a medico/scientific explanation for each "super power". My only complaint is that every time the author draws his way to a conclusion, it is immediately followed by aa disclaimer ("this gene is closely linked to entreprenuerial tendencies, however it doesn't mean having this gene makes you an entrepreneur" .... ad nauseam)

This review was provided thanks to an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy for review.

Overall, this isn't a bad book. Unfortunately, it's mainly the history and actual science behind ADHD, which is interesting, but not what the title necessarily implies.

Hansen goes into great detail about many facets of ADHD, both neurological and behavioral, and has great facts and case studies. At the end of each chapter he has a sort of summary that recaps the facts presented as the 'ADHD Advantage,' and provides 'tips' for adjusting behavior. These tips aren't anything new, and read as a checklist of things Buzzfeed has written about so many times already--take more breaks, exercise more, try not to multitask.

I don't suggest this to anyone seeking true 'tips' to utilizing their ADHD, but it was interesting from the scientific perspective. I highlighted some things to research more later or share with others. I feel some sections near the beginning could have been shortened, and the back half could have been expanded.

"Unlocking the ADHD Advantage" by Dr. Anders Hansen helps you embrace your ADHD traits for a happier and more productive life. Dr. Hansen explains how traits like restlessness and impatience, which were once evolutionary advantages, can be harnessed today to enhance focus, manage impulsivity, and boost creativity. With practical strategies and inspiring stories, this book shows how to turn ADHD challenges into powerful tools for success.