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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
Narrated by: Daniel Maté
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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 Health Inspiring Thought-Provoking Mythology

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Best put as a 21st Victor Hugo Les Miserable. I am a huge fan of Dr Mate, since a few years. On my own journey of healing I’ve found him absolutely inspiring. He’s the man I’ve been looking for my whole life. This book is a masterpiece and everyone, I mean everyone must read. If they did, imagine the wonderful world we’d live in. I have been sharing his insight with people I know and hope you so the same. Bless you Gabor x

Simply, wonderful

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This book is worth every second. The content is incredible and opens your mind to what’s possible in our own trauma.

But why oh why the accents? There is just no need and although I found it funny (the Scottish is something to behold) it would be better without.

That said don’t let it detract from what is a wonderful book.

Excellent content shame about the voices

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I went on a personal journey with this book, it definitely helped me to see things with a different lens and I have acknowledged about my own trauma that at I thought I’ve healed from.
An awakening journey

Very insightful book

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A heroic compendium of Science and experience, which proves emphatically the Wisdom and Intuition of the ancients.

Thank you Dr Maté

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reading voice is 👍! and many examples, explanations! Even when you don't haven't had a problems in your life it still gives ideas what's going on around you!

amazing book to find yourself

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