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How long does it take to read You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!?

Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo, Kate M. Kelly

You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! by Kate Kelly, Peggy Ramundo, Kate M. Kelly takes about 8 hours 8 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 8 hours 8 minutes

A week or two of reading

First published 1993. 444 pages, about 122,100 words.

17 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 13 hours 34 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 8 hours 8 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 5 hours 5 minutes

The page count is the median across 12 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

With over a quarter million copies in print, You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?! is one of the bestselling books on attention deficit disorder (ADD) ever written. There is a great deal of literature about children with ADD. But what do you do if you have ADD and aren't a child anymore? This indispensable reference -- the first of its kind written for adults with ADD by adults with ADD -- focuses on the experiences of adults, offering updated information, practical how-tos and moral support to help readers deal with ADD. It also explains the diagnostic process that distinguishes ADD symptoms from normal lapses in memory, lack of concentration or impulsive behavior. Here's what's new: The new medications and their effectiveness The effects of ADD on human sexuality The differences between male and female ADD -- including falling estrogen levels and its impact on cognitive function The power of meditation How to move forward with coaching And the book still includes advice about: Achieving balance by analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses Getting along in groups, at work and in intimate and family relationships -- including how to decrease discord and chaos Learning the mechanics and methods for getting organized and improving memory Seeking professional help, including therapy and medication

Subjects: Popular works, Attention-deficit disorder in adults, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Coping with personal problems, Self-Help & Practical Interests, Psychology

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