ISBN 978-1-923386-57-0
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ISBN 978-1-923443-22-8
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Identity
We are commonly asked for proof of identity as if a number, date of birth, photo, or even fingerprint defines who we are. While these parameters are useful for security purposes, they do little to understand our background our nature, our behaviour, our values, nor how we might respond to unanticipated challenges.
In this book of 14 short stories, Leon examines the nature of value-based identity. Each story demonstrates individual responses to a variety of changing circumstances, including migration, career projection, sexuality, homelessness, retirement, and death.
Many of these short stories are based on the author’s real (albeit modified) encounters.
About the Author
LEON PITERMAN AM is Emeritus Professor of General Practice at Monash University, He is the Foundation Head of the School of Primary Health Care, and past Pro-Vice Chancellor of Monash’s Berwick and Frankston campuses (2010-2016).
He has published widely on clinical and educational issues related to general practice with particular interest in mental health and chronic disease.. He has over 160 publications in refereed journals and co-authored the text General Practice Psychiatry which has been translated into Italian and Chinese. He is the author of three additional books There is a lot of this going around. A GP’s Odyssey, Living in COVID times and My past is longer than my future. A memoir.
In June 2006, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to family medicine through distance education for doctors in remote areas, to research and student training, and to international education.