
Psychology
That's Not My Name
by Megan Lally · 2025 · 297 pages
★4.68· 708 ratings
That's Not My Name
Lost in the Darkness
In the dead of night, a girl finds herself in a ditch, disoriented and in pain, with no memory of how she got there. The darkness around her is suffocating, and she struggles to make sense of her surroundings. As she attempts to move, she realizes she's beside a road, but no one stops to help. Panic sets in as she questions her safety and identity. Eventually, a police car arrives, and Officer Bowman approaches cautiously. He asks for her name, but she can't remember. Overwhelmed, she collapses, and the officer calls for medical assistance, determined to help her piece together the mystery of
Lesson 1: Lost in the Darkness
This principle from That's Not My Name is backed by Megan Lally's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.
Lesson 2: A Stranger's Reflection
This principle from That's Not My Name is backed by Megan Lally's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.
Lesson 3: The Vanishing Girl
This principle from That's Not My Name is backed by Megan Lally's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.
How to Apply That's Not My Name's Lessons
The real value of That's Not My Name lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Megan Lally's principles speak most directly to your current situation.
Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.
Key Quote
"Lost in the Darkness" — Megan Lally, That's Not My Name
About the Author
Megan Lally is the author of That's Not My Name. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.











