The Not So Polished Woman

By: Basil, Danielle

The Not So Polished Woman
Chaos. ADHD. Social Work. Wine. Repeat.

Ever wondered what happens when you mix ADHD brain, trauma baggage, and a career in social work? Spoiler: it's not Pinterest-perfect. It's more like a Netflix dark comedy with extra wine and a bulldog that snores louder than your inner critic.

This brutally honest memoir is for anyone who's ever:
Lost their phone while talking on it
Written a Shakespearean case note... in the wrong file
Joined a Teams meeting muted for ten minutes while delivering a TED Talk to themselves

Thought "holistic approach" was code for "I wasn't listening but hope this sounds clever"

Inside, you'll find:

Childhood chaos (Sudocrem art installations, hamster escape missions)Teenage disasters (joyrides, LSD fruit pastilles, and questionable boyfriends)Pregnancy truths (flip-flops, diarrhoea, and hormonal ring-throwing)Social work survival mode (cat-pee carpets, gang slang, and parents who think you run a child-removal Ponzi scheme)

If you love funny memoirs, real-life chaos, and books that make you snort-laugh while crying, this is your next binge-read. Perfect for fans of:

ADHD memoirsWomen's humourSocial work stories that don't sugar coat reality

Warning: Contains swearing, sarcasm, and a bulldog named Peggy who thinks she's an emotional support loaf.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GPWBTNPZ
• ISBN13: 9798232789633
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tgp
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"