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Attention Seeker: A Neurodivergent Comedian’s Guide to Thriving with ADHD
From neurodivergent comedian Darcy Michael, a hilarious memoir with a message about living with adult ADHD.
What if ADHD isn’t a disorder to overcome, but a superpower that makes you funnier, more creative, and more resilient? In Attention Seeker, comedian and card-carrying adult with ADHD Darcy Michael offers a fresh perspective on getting through the daily struggles that confront those on the neurofabulous end of the spectrum.
Darcy takes readers on a humorous-yet-heartfelt journey as he relates stories of growing up gay, getting married, and finding a career in comedy, all while navigating life with an attention-addled brain. From his early acting days on Spun Out to finding fame (and love) on the internet, Darcy shares all the dirty details (it’s NSFW, folks!) of how ADHD has shaped his identity, his relationships, and his work.
Peppered with asides from Darcy’s long-suffering husband Jer, advice for ADHDers both silly and serious, and words of wisdom from Yuma Dog herself, this laugh-out-loud guide is essential reading for anyone unpacking what ADHD means for them―or anyone who just wants to giggle.
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Lessons from a Default Parent: Surviving the Front Line of Family Life (Without Losing Your Sh*t) (Audio Download): Lou Beckett, Rob Beckett, Lou Beckett, DK RED: Amazon.co.uk:…
What nobody tells you about parenthood, from one of the ‘silent partners’ behind the Parenting Hell podcast.
School-run coordinator, party planner, clubs organiser, laundry sorter… and maybe even a ‘real’ job on top! Sound exhaustingly familiar?
From assumptions surrounding who is going to stay at home with the kids to the never-ending list of ‘school’ admin, being ‘the default parent’ rears its head in a plethora of ways.
This audiobook is for all the defaults out there – bored out of their eyeballs or so overwhelmed they could scream expletives into the wind for a solid hour – to know their invisible labour is seen and valued.
With heartfelt and hilarious advice, Lou Beckett provides much-needed comfort and community for the one who is depended on the most (and often feels appreciated the least), and maybe – just maybe – how we can begin to rebalance the parenting scales and muddle through a little better, together.
With exclusive audio content with her other half, Rob Beckett!
Lou Beckett is a mother of two, ex-secondary school teacher, and wife to Rob Beckett. The (mostly) silent participant of the incredibly successful Parenting Hell podcast (spoken about, not to, except for the occasional ‘right to reply’ episodes), she can speak about the similarly ‘silent’ issues: default parenting, emotional labour, and managing the mental load of parenthood. Her popular blog post, A Very Long Whinge, prompted many ‘me too’ moments from parents.
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My Brother’s Secret: Can three neglected brothers stay together, or will they be torn apart? (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
‘They made me do it, it wasn’t my fault!’
When three brothers come to live with Maggie, she knows that it’s going to be challenging. They are all already struggling with rejection after their dad abandoned them, their mum having died several years before.
While four-year-old Billy is a delight, eleven-year-old Keegan is quiet and withdrawn, and teenager Cooper is a whirlwind of destruction. His behaviour at school is disruptive and Maggie struggles to get through to him, especially when he’s in danger of being expelled.
But when a shocking discovery turns everything on its head, Maggie begins to realise that what she believed to be true is completely wrong.
Danger is lurking, but is it too late for Maggie to help?
From Britain’s best-loved foster carer, a new and emotional true story of bonds, brothers and family.
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Please Don’t Hurt Me: Kayla’s true story of horror and abuse – is it too late to keep her safe? (A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story)
A powerful, moving true story from Sunday Times bestseller, Maggie Hartley, Britain’s most-loved foster carer. Perfect for fans of Cathy Glass.
Thirteen-year-old Kayla goes to live with Maggie after her mum is sectioned due to an ongoing battle with her mental health. Despite everything she had to cope with at home, Kayla is doing well at school, has lots of friends and has started seeing her first boyfriend, Harry. But when their relationship suddenly ends, things take a sinister turn and Maggie has to step in.
Supporting Kayla through her heartbreak, Maggie begins to get suspicious. Wherever Kayla goes, Harry is always there. At first, it seems like a coincidence, but when sinister things start to happen to both Kayla and Maggie, she realises they are both in danger.
Is it too late to keep Kayla safe?
From Britain’s best-loved foster carer, a new and inspiring true story of secrets and hope.
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Readers LOVE Maggie Hartley:
‘Wow! I did not want this book to end. This story was unlike any other’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader review
‘Very gripping and powerful read… makes you see what can be going on behind closed doors’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon reader reviewRead more
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