Reader's Favorite Review
The Boy with the Butterfly Mind by Lorelei Brush is the story of a mother navigating the complexities of raising her neurodivergent son. Julie Crawford is a dedicated wife, mother, and high school math teacher. When her four-year-old son, Patrick, displays signs of ADHD with his behavior at home and at day care, Julie seeks a proper medical diagnosis. However, her husband, Luke, is hesitant to put a label on Patrick's neurodivergence. Their clash of opinions soon threatens to drive a wedge between them. Meanwhile, Julie struggles to teach her students, and her relationship with the principal is strained. As Patrick's ADHD worsens, Luke turns to alcohol, and it adds more tension in the household. Can Julie find a way to treat her child and mend her marriage?
The Boy with the Butterfly Mind is a heartfelt slice-of-life story. Author Lorelei Brush tells a captivating tale that illustrates the struggles of a couple with a neurodivergent child and a mother who does everything to keep her family intact. The book highlights some key social issues that many families suffer from in the real world today. Brush paces the narrative very well, and it makes for an easy read. The characters feel like actual people living their lives in small-town America. ADHD is portrayed in a very nuanced and informative manner in this book. It's easy to sympathize with Julie's circumstances. As you're further into the story, you start rooting for her to overcome her struggles. All in all, I highly recommend this
novel.
-Pikasho Deka, Reader's Favorite
