The Myth of Normal – Gabor Mate

ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING VOICES ON THE HUMAN MIND SINCE SIGMUND FREUD’ Evening Standard
Mental illness and chronic disease are on a seemingly unstoppable rise. How did we get here? And what lies ahead for us?
‘It all starts with waking up…to what our bodies are expressing and our minds are suppressing’
In this life-affirming book, Dr Gabor Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the relentless pressures of modern life – showing that ill health is a natural reflection of our disconnection from our true selves. Drawing on four decades of clinical experience, and stories of people transforming their bodies and minds, Dr Maté offers a hopeful pathway to healing.
‘An epic journey of discovery about how our emotional wellbeing and social connectivity are intimately intertwined with health, disease and addictions. This riveting and beautifully written tale has profound implications for all our lives, including the practice of medicine and mental health’
Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score
The Myth of Normal – Gabor Mate