For parents walking the path of raising a neurodivergent child, this memoir brings courage and hope—revealing that beyond ADHD and other complex challenges lie the gifts of resilience, purpose, and unfathomably profound love.

The moment Jennifer Gay Summers’s adopted daughter, Lee, took her first steps, joy filled the house—and the chase began. Jennifer was swept into a whirlwind of motherhood with a bold, curious child wired without brakes.

Drawing strength and wisdom from her years of teaching at-risk high school students, Jennifer became Lee’s fiercest advocate. An ADHD diagnosis was just the beginning. Sensory and learning disabilities, along with anxiety and depression, followed, creating a mountain of neurodivergent challenges. With Lee stuck in a school system ill equipped to handle children with mental health struggles, Jennifer was forced to come to grips with losing every last traditional parenting expectation—and in doing so found a deeper meaning to her life, turning hardship into joy.

More than a memoir, Chasing Lee encourages parents of neurodivergent children to shift perspectives and find valuable survival tools using compassionate guidance and hard-won hope. Jennifer’s inspirational story shines a light on the humanity that connects us, no matter the disabilities or labels—and is a testament to the power of unconditional love and the freedom found in letting go.

FOR READERS OF TRANSFORMATIVE MEMOIR: For fans of Operating Instructions by Anne Lamott and Untamed by Glennon Doyle, this powerful mother’s memoir explores the challenges and triumphs of raising a neurodivergent child, revealing the resilience of love, the courage of advocacy, and the beauty of letting go.

INSIGHT INTO THE ADHD CRISIS IN THE US: Roughly 1 in 9 US children have been diagnosed with ADHD, with over 1 million more diagnoses recorded in 2022 than in 2016; as the numbers rise, the struggles of parents navigating children’s mental health challenges are pervasive and universal, making Chasing Lee both timely and relatable.

EDUCATIONAL VALUE: More than an inspiring memoir, Chasing Lee offers practical insights and real-life tools for parents navigating a child’s mental health journey.

PENNED BY A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INSIDER: A UCLA alumna who grew up in Pacific Palisades, the author’s Southern California roots inform her storytelling, bringing authenticity to the communities, schools, and landscapes that shape her memoir.

PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: Chasing Lee shines a light on today’s youth mental health crisis, inviting readers into powerful conversations about resilience, acceptance, and evolving parental norms.