Identity: Lost in History - Found in Purpose

5 Star Review

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Editorial Book Review:

By SB Borcy

Some books speak about identity, but this one questions who gets to define it in the first place. Identity: Lost in History – Found in Purpose stands out because it does not chase approval or comfort. It steps directly into the uncomfortable space where history, bureaucracy, faith, and belonging collide, and it refuses to look away.

Reading this book feels personal even when your background is nothing like the author’s. You can feel a steady stream of anger, sadness, and quiet strength pulling you in. The author doesn't write moments of questioning and disbelief just to shock the reader; they stay with the reader, giving them a strong sense of recognition. You might be angry at systems that turn people into paperwork, but you might also be starting to see your own assumptions more clearly. The emotional pull is subtle and constant, not dramatic, which makes it harder to ignore.

The book is about identity as something that is layered, passed down, challenged, and finally chosen. The themes of faith, legacy, purpose, and displacement go far beyond the life of one woman. People who have ever been called the wrong name, been asked questions, or been told they don't quite fit will find echoes of themselves here. The story quietly asks how much of who we are comes from the past and how much comes from what we choose to take back.

Asmahaney Saad writes in a thoughtful, down-to-earth way that mixes memoir with social commentary. Her style is clear and purposeful, with no extra words and room for moments to breathe. In scenes where authority and scrutiny are involved, she often lets silence do the talking. The structure is more like a journey than a straight line, which fits a story about finding something again.

This book leaves a lasting impression because it does not hand out easy resolutions. It makes you think long after you've read the last page and reminds you that purpose often starts where certainty ends.

About the Author 

Asmahaney Saad

Asmahaney Saad is a distinguished Ugandan advocate, legal consultant, and leader with over a decade of experience in corporate law, commercial practice, alternative dispute resolution, and major infrastructure and energy projects. She has been a partner and Head of the Corporate, Commercial and Projects department at KTA Advocates, one of Uganda’s leading law firms, and has served in leadership roles including Managing Partner in rotation.

Saad is also widely recognized for her governance and advisory contributions: she serves on the Investment Advisory Committee advising the Ugandan Ministry of Finance on petroleum revenue management, and as a non-executive director of United Bank for Africa (Uganda) Ltd.

Beyond her legal career, she is the author of Identity: Lost in History — Found in Purpose (2025), a memoir and social reflection exploring identity, history, and purpose.

Saad holds advanced legal and business degrees and is committed to mentoring future leaders while advancing economic justice and inclusive development.