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The Myth of Normal

Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture

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The Myth of Normal

By: Gabor Maté, Daniel Maté
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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.

©2022 Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté (P)2022 Penguin Audio Mental Health Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Stress Management
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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.

A must read for trauma survivors and psychologist’s

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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.

Read it, don't listen to it on Audible.

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His own stories are great and I liked that he includes alternative medicine like psychedelics

Great one!

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An encouragement to challenge the status quo while exercising agency, acceptance, authenticity, advocacy, action, constructive and healthy anger, and activism.

Waking Up

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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.

A must read

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Well researched content with very relevant stories that goes with it. A must read if you work with trauma and/or addiction.

Every psychologist should read this

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Simply outstanding!

There are very few words, other than what I’ve said above. Spectacular, riveting and brilliant mind ! Thank you Gabor!

Sing it Gabor!!!

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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

A beautiful and important book

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This is an astounding book by someone who I think will be marked in history as the greatest empath and psychological leader of our time. However Daniel really really needs to drop all the accents. It’s insulting at times, but mainly embarrassing! It’s like listening to Mike myers outtakes! As for the book this is a truly stunning piece of work that deserves every accolade going and every heart paying attention.

A Magnum Opus - read terribly!

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A beautiful book for my own journey and the outcomes are life changing. I hope to positively impact the world from this and improve on how I show up in the world

Beautiful

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