The Myth of Normal

The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Health & Healing in a Toxic Culture

Gabor Mate (author)

We tend to believe that normality equals health. But in today’s modern world, rising rates of anxiety, depression, addiction and chronic illness suggest otherwise. So, what is normal – and is it making us unwell?

In this life-affirming book, Dr Gabor Maté connects the dots between trauma, mental health, and physical illness, showing how our health is shaped by the pressures and expectations of modern life.

Drawing on decades of clinical experience, and real-life stories of people transforming their bodies and minds, Dr Gabor Maté offers a compassionate and hopeful path to healing, self-awareness and emotional wellbeing.

In The Myth of Normal, you’ll discover:

    Why the illnesses of body and mind can natural responses to a toxic culture
    How stress and emotional suppression affect the body
    The science behind the mind-body connection in healing and wellbeing
    A hopeful path towards resilience, balance and authenticity

Compassionate and urgent, this empowering bestseller shows how true health is possible when we are willing to embrace our authentic selves.

Dr Gabor Maté is a retired physician and bestselling author of five books published across six continents. He is an internationally renowned speaker. His most recent book, The Myth of Normal, has been translated into more than 40 languages and is a New York Times, Sunday Times and international bestseller.

Daniel Maté is an acclaimed musical theatre songwriter and a playwright whose work has been performed across multiple continents. Since 2024 Daniel has co-hosted the popular political satire podcast 'Bad Hasbara: The World's Most Moral Podcast.'

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vermilion
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 4 April 2024
Print length ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781785042737
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 392 g
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.7 x 3.5 x 19.6 cm