My Brain is Different: Stories of ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders By Monzusu

In this collection of short stories, Monzusu presents her own road to personal diagnosis as well as other personal narratives from neurodivergent people who have discovered something special about themselves. Monzusu personally came to arrive at her diagnosis after her son was born, and she sought medical advice for his ADHD. After noting similarities between her son's behavior and her own, she persued a medical diagnosis for herself. The following eight stories include a range of neurodivergent stories, including depressing, schizophrenia, Autism spectrum disorder, and others. 

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These powerful personal narratives present fascinating and honest portrayals of what everyday life is like for people whose brains process information differently, and the care in which Monzusu conveys their stories is commendable. Not only is this a beautiful collection for readers to be able to empathize with the daily life of other people, there's a chance that readers may see themselves in the life experience of one of these nine people and be motivated to talk to a medical professional about their special brains. This book is definitely something that all teen and adult libraries should consider purchasing.

Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 9-12

Publisher: Seven Seas
Publication Date: Apr 12, 2022 
ISBN: 9781638582359 (Paperback)

Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Nonfiction, Memoir, Family, Disabilities, Seven Seas