Scatter Brain by Shaparak Khorsandi - ISBN: 9781785044205
Paperback
Laugh, cry, and discover ADHD in this comedian’s chaotic life.

Scatter Brain

How I finally got off the ADHD rollercoaster and became the owner of a very tidy sock drawer

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    5 October 2024

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Summary

Hilarious memoir from a much-loved British comedian on a health topic which is very much on trend right now.

Some brains, through no fault of their own, pack a bag, turn the lights off and run away to the seaside the moment they are meant to be doing homework, paying bills or not putting the cat in the fridge. These are ADHD brains. I have one and believe they are as common as being left-handed, flat footed or genuinely enjoying anchovies on a pizza.

Undiagnosed Attention Defi…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781785044205
ISBN-10:1785044206
Author:Shaparak Khorsandi
Publisher:Ebury Publishing
Imprint:Vermilion
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:5 October 2024
Weight:179g
Dimensions:199mm x 128mm x 16mm
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Critics Review

‘Hilarious, unflinching, but most importantly, wise’ * Sara Pascoe *‘This is an intensely personal, highly educational and very funny exploration of ADHD. In Khorsandi’s own words - ‘For God’s sake, finish it.” * Adam Kay *‘Behold ADHD in all its random, funny, debilitating, overwhelming, creative, destructive, (and brilliant) overwhelmingness. Bravo Shappi!’ * Rory Bremner *‘A kind, helpful and hilarious guide to neurodiversity told as only Shappi can tell it - required reading for all’ * Jenny Eclair *

‘A-ISLINGD-EFINITELYH-EARTILYD-ESIRES YOU TO READ THIS WONDERFUL, FUNNY BOOK BY HER FRIEND SHAPPI.’

* Aisling Bea *‘Funny, honest, with open-eyed wit and generosity’ * Mark Watson *‘A compelling read for all scatterbrains and neurotypicals too’ * Konnie Huq *

About The Author

Shaparak Khorsandi

Shaparak Khorsandi is one of the country’s finest comedians, having launched herself back in 2006 with her sell out Edinburgh show, Asylum Speaker. Shaparak’s career has taken her to all corners of the globe, she has appeared on countless TV & Radio shows including; Live At The Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You, QI, The Graham Norton Show and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. She is also the author of the bestselling childhood memoir, A Beginner’s Guide To Acting English and Nina is Not OK.

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