Ack! I received this book from Early Reviewers many a few years ago and didn't realized I'd forgotten to write a review! I am not entirely sure how helpful this book would be for a parent in a similar situation. The author went to great and EXPENSIVE lengths to treat her son, and I remember being quite angry at her sense of entitlement. I am not sure how many families struggling with the presence of ADD/ADHD in their home would be realistically able to replicate half of what Ellison did. If I were that parent, this book would leave me feeling more hopeless than anything else, and I'm not sure that the story is interesting or engaging enough to attract casual memoir readers. ( )

Having several children with very degrees of ADD/ADHD and other psychological problems, I was looking forward to reading this. Unfortunately, it did not deliver the solace that I may have been looking for. I just could not connect Not necessarily the author's fault - but I just couldn't get into it. ( )

Read most of Buzz A Year of Paying Attention by Katherine Ellison yesterday. Interesting perspective on ADD/ADHD and a quick read. Addressed different perspectives such as it's mom's fault, it's society's fault, your brain's fault, and others, with chapters addressing each. Includes mom's perspective as well as son's. I especially liked that it gave no solutions, but pointed out that different things work for different people. Also pointed out that meds are given way too often, but also not enough to those who need them - excellent point. This is a well researched book. ( )

I enjoyed this book very much. The author's exhaustive efforts to help her son, leaving no stone unturned is both inspiring and instructional. I would recommend this book to anyone dealing with a child diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, and other disorders with similar symptoms. ( )

As an adult with ADD issues, and a child with ADD issues I appreciate this book. The honesty, the humour, the compassion, and how this family makes it work! However I was disappointed that it was not a more enjoyable read.
The only other thing I would say is that most of us do not have the resources available she has, and we are struggling to make it work the best we can with what we have. ( )