The Forgotten Self — William Marshall

An extraordinary boy is born in 1990 with epilepsy to two ordinary people. As Sean develops, his parents are both challenged and inspired but eventually come to understand the qualities that make Sean who he is. They learn it is ok to be abnormal in a world that favours normalcy. Eventually they find their own uniqueness that is inherent in themselves and in every individual. As he grows into adulthood, Sean takes us on his journey into an everchanging world over the coming 70 years. Through Sean, we witness and experience human evolution and an unfolding world, as this didactic individual shares some rather radical ideas and opinions about the present day school system. Along his road, he meets a variety of individuals who have their own challenges to face. William Marshall has researched and based these projections on current trends, inspiring world leaders, and credible metaphysical texts. These various aspects are brought together in The Forgotten Self as an expanded approach to fiction. Not just an inspiring adventure, The Forgotten Self introduces the reader to unique concepts such as, "If it isn't fun, don't do it" in the most literal sense, as well as incorporating teachings from Khalil Gibran, Ekhart Tolle, Seth, Elias, Joseph Campbell, and Carl Jung. Each concept or teaching is woven into the fabric of fiction. Ultimately, The Forgotten Self is about the acceptance of self and others in a challenging and ever-changing world that is undergoing the shift in consciousness so grand that reality itself is challenged. The Forgotten Self is intelligent fiction for the 21st century.