Nowhere Girl

Life as a Member of ADHD’s Lost Generation

For Carla, the feeling of not knowing how to perform adult life was all too familiar. At 39 years old, she was diagnosed with ADHD after a lifetime of shame and self-blame. Yet while the diagnosis came as a relief, the knowledge that a significant brain disorder, historically framed as a condition for restless little boys, had gone unnoticed didn't sit right with her.

Through research and interviews with international experts, Carla's deeply personal account explores how science gendered the disorder, allowing girls to struggle for years in silence, and serves as a source of validation and solace for all women with ADHD embarking upon their own discoveries.

About Carla Ciccone

Carla Ciccone is a freelance writer who has written essays, reported features and humor pieces for Harper's Bazaar, The New Yorker, The Cut, Catapult, Bon Appétit, Romper, Chatelaine, Elle Canada, The Walrus and more. Originally from Toronto, Carla grew up near the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, and now lives in Toronto with her partner and daughter.
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781405958424
  • Price: £14.00
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