Lost identity: Search for well-being

By David M Howie

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FDN7SWC5
• ISBN13: 9798288366475
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"