Description
The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté is a thought-provoking work of non-fiction that examines the connections between trauma, stress, modern society and human health.
Drawing on more than four decades of clinical experience, physician Gabor Maté challenges conventional ideas about what it means to be healthy in a society where chronic illness, mental health difficulties and other health problems are increasingly common. He explores how childhood experiences, emotional stress and the pressures of modern life can affect both physical and psychological well-being, arguing that healthcare often overlooks the wider circumstances shaping a person’s health.
Co-written with his son Daniel Maté, the book also considers how cultural expectations and social conditions influence our lives and contribute to ill health. Combining medical insights, research and compassionate reflection, it invites readers to reconsider the relationship between mind, body and society, and to explore a more holistic approach to healing.
An engaging read for those interested in psychology, trauma, health and the deeper factors that shape human well-being.
