The Joey Pigza books are really insightful and helpful to understand a child/young person dealing with ADHD. This particular child is in a very disfunctional family situation as well. The book is funny but poignant also. I recommend it for a family dealing with ADHD. Be warned that there are subjects discussed that you will have to talk to your children about - alcohol, abandonment, and a few curse words. They are well done though.