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Zoe Kessler

Zoë Kessler: Author, journalist, and motivational speaker

Zoë Kessler is a best-selling author, journalist, and motivational speaker who specializes in adult ADHD. A top blogger at psychcentral.com, Kessler‘s blog, ADHD from A to Zoë, has garnered a loyal readership around the globe. Kessler is a frequent contributor to ADDitude magazine, and has created radio documentaries and standup comedy about being a woman living with ADHD. Kessler’s most recent book, ADHD According to Zoë: The Real Deal on Relationships, Finding Your Focus, and Finding Your Keys, was published in September 2013.

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