The Engineer’s Pro‑State of Mind
One man’s battle with prostate cancer and his blueprint for an engineered recovery.
Written by Neil May, The Engineer’s Pro-State of Mind is a personal memoir about facing prostate cancer with honesty, resilience, humour, and a problem-solving mindset.
Part life story, part recovery journey, this book shares Neil’s experience of diagnosis, treatment, uncertainty, and the determination to rebuild life with purpose. Drawing on his background as an engineer, Neil approaches one of life’s most difficult challenges with the same mindset he has applied throughout his career: understand the problem, create a plan, adapt when needed, and keep moving forward.
Available as a paperback or digital PDF download.
Each purchase makes a donation to Prostate Cancer UK (PCUK)
About the book
A personal story of challenge, recovery and mindset
Prostate cancer can change everything, physically, emotionally, and mentally. In this memoir, Neil May shares his personal experience of that journey, from the shock of diagnosis through to the practical and emotional steps that helped shape his recovery.
Rather than presenting a medical textbook or a one-size-fits-all guide, this is a deeply personal account of one man’s battle, told through the lens of an engineer: structured thinking, persistence, problem-solving, and a refusal to be defined by the diagnosis.
The book is written for readers who may be facing their own health battle, supporting someone close to them, or simply looking for an honest and human story of resilience.
Why read this book?
A practical mindset for navigating uncertainty
- A personal and honest account of living with prostate cancer
- Reflections on resilience, recovery, and emotional strength
- A relatable story for patients, families, and supporters
- A unique engineering-inspired perspective on rebuilding after diagnosis
- All with laughs and light-heartedness along the way
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Each purchase makes a donation to Prostate Cancer UK
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332).
Registered company number 02653887.
Raising Awareness, Supporting Prostate Cancer UK
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get in touch with neil
Neil would love to hear from readers. Whether you’d like to share your experience, ask a question, or simply get in touch.
Email address:
neil@dual2.co.uk
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