Lost identity (Paperback)

David M. Howie

ISBN 13: 9798288366475

Published by Independently Published, 2025

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Paperback. Lost Identity: Search for Well-being" by David M. Howie is a poignant memoir chronicling his thirty-seven-year journey after a childhood medulloblastoma diagnosis in 1987. Diagnosed at four, Howie defied a five-year prognosis, earning an MSc in Social Innovation while navigating neurodivergence and societal barriers. Structured around his A-LEAF framework-Acquire, Learn, Educate, Associate, Fulfil-the book explores his pursuit of personal and professional identity amidst retail work, third-sector volunteering, and a failed social enterprise. From Yorkhill Hospital's care to SNP activism and gym routines, Howie details how chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and a stroke shaped his "Jason Bourne Syndrome"-a duality of neurotypical masking and altruistic striving. He critiques neurotypical-designed systems, advocating for well-being over GDP, and shares raw moments: promoting indie bands in 2005, the GP's delayed diagnosis, and his family's support. Aimed at health professionals, survivors, and policymakers, this 2025 Scottish narrative blends hope with a call for systemic change, supported by his digital artwork and academic insights. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lost identity (Paperback)
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798288366475
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Lost Identity: Search for Well-being" by David M. Howie is a poignant memoir chronicling his thirty-seven-year journey after a childhood medulloblastoma diagnosis in 1987. Diagnosed at four, Howie defied a five-year prognosis, earning an MSc in Social Innovation while navigating neurodivergence and societal barriers. Structured around his A-LEAF framework—Acquire, Learn, Educate, Associate, Fulfil—the book explores his pursuit of personal and professional identity amidst retail work, third-sector volunteering, and a failed social enterprise. From Yorkhill Hospital’s care to SNP activism and gym routines, Howie details how chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and a stroke shaped his “Jason Bourne Syndrome”—a duality of neurotypical masking and altruistic striving. He critiques neurotypical-designed systems, advocating for well-being over GDP, and shares raw moments: promoting indie bands in 2005, the GP’s delayed diagnosis, and his family’s support. Aimed at health professionals, survivors, and policymakers, this 2025 Scottish narrative blends hope with a call for systemic change, supported by his digital artwork and academic insights.