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Chasing Lee: A Memoir of Raising a Neurodivergent Child
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Expected 27 Oct 26For 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.
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.
328 pages, Paperback
Expected publication October 27, 2026
About the author
Jennifer Gay Summers
2 books3 followersJennifer Gay Summers is a writer, advocate, and former educator whose work focuses on parenting, neurodivergence, and family. After her daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, and depression, Jennifer became a passionate advocate for neurodivergent children and the families who support them.
Her essays and articles have appeared in publications including Chicken Soup for the Soul, ADDitude, Adoptive Families, and L.A. Parent. She also co-wrote her father John Gay’s memoir, Any Way I Can: 50 Years in Show Business.
Her memoir, Chasing Lee: A Memoir of Raising a Neurodivergent Child, is a story of letting go of traditional motherhood expectations, embracing differences, and finding unexpected gifts along the way.
She lives in Southern California with her family and continues to write about parenting, resilience, and finding meaning in life’s detours.
Photo by Gina Main
Her essays and articles have appeared in publications including Chicken Soup for the Soul, ADDitude, Adoptive Families, and L.A. Parent. She also co-wrote her father John Gay’s memoir, Any Way I Can: 50 Years in Show Business.
Her memoir, Chasing Lee: A Memoir of Raising a Neurodivergent Child, is a story of letting go of traditional motherhood expectations, embracing differences, and finding unexpected gifts along the way.
She lives in Southern California with her family and continues to write about parenting, resilience, and finding meaning in life’s detours.
Photo by Gina Main
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