The Myth of Normal
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We tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world?
Mental illness is on an unstoppable rise. Some 45 percent of Europeans suffer high blood pressure, and nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug. Illness and trauma are defining how we live.
In his new masterpiece, renowned physician, addiction expert and author Gabor Maté dissects the underlying causes of this malaise—physical and emotional, and connects the dots between our personal suffering and the pressures of modern-day living. Over four decades of clinical experience, Dr Maté has found that the common definition of 'normal' is false: virtually all disease is actually a natural reflection of life in an abnormal culture, as we grow further and further apart from our true selves. But he also shows us the pathway to reconnection and healing.
Filled with stories of people in the grip of illness or in the triumphant wake of recovery, this life-affirming audiobook shows how true health is possible—if we are willing to embrace authenticity above social expectations. The Myth of Normal is Gabor Maté's most ambitious, compassionate and urgent book yet.
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A must read for anyone, ill or not
- By herozero on 09-28-21
By: Gabor Maté MD
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- Anonymous User
- 04-20-23
A must read for trauma survivors and psychologist’s
As survivor with C-PTSD who have been working hard on healing it the last 5 years. This book hits the mark on so many levels. Well researched, and the interviews mentioned adds to the overall understanding of the subject matter. It’s relevant in my experience and I’ll definitely be recommending this book.
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- elisna
- 12-17-22
Read it, don't listen to it on Audible.
It was very difficult to listen to this kid. Such profound and life altering ideas, delivered by someone without the necessary gravitas.
I found his voice and delivery to be very distracting and irritating.
Would have been incredible to hear Gabor read it himself. There is so much in his voice. A missed opportunity in my view.
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- Ronke Bearzi
- 08-10-24
Waking Up
An encouragement to challenge the status quo while exercising agency, acceptance, authenticity, advocacy, action, constructive and healthy anger, and activism.
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- Learning about me
- 01-27-23
Essential read for the western world
The most important book on mind body health & wellbeing of our generation. I have listened, now I will read, underline, highlight, and tag.
I will buy copies for the most important people in my life.
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- P. North
- 05-16-23
Opened my mind and heart
Incredible book, totally opened my heart & mind to the mind body connection
Just finished it and am starting to read it again
Thank you for this incredible work
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- Anonymous User
- 05-26-23
A must Read/Listen book
I wish every person on the planet Earth from every walk of life would either listen to or read this book to know and heal the effects of Traumas which almost everyone faces in the world. One of the best books I have read on the subject. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-23
A must read
This exceptional book is an essential read to every person who wants to understand themselves, their loved ones and human kind in general. It is eye-opening, educational, therapeutic and highly necessary to all of us.
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- Dr Nadine Dunn
- 02-28-23
Every psychologist should read this
Well researched content with very relevant stories that goes with it. A must read if you work with trauma and/or addiction.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-25-23
Sing it Gabor!!!
Simply outstanding!
There are very few words, other than what I’ve said above. Spectacular, riveting and brilliant mind ! Thank you Gabor!
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- Aureliano Buendía
- 10-10-22
A beautiful and important book
This book draws on Maté’s extensive research and experience around issues of stress, illness, addiction and trauma and offers some potentially life changing insights
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