The Myth of Normality: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture

Over thirty years of medical practice, Gabor Mate has come to the conclusion that the prevailing understanding of the norm is wrong. In the modern world of developed medicine, the number of cases of chronic diseases, mental disorders and addictions… is constantly growing. Our psyche and health are affected by trauma, stress and lifestyle. Using only experience and technical achievements, it is impossible to cure a person completely, because such an approach ignores the toxic influence of modern culture. Gabor Mate, co-authored with his son Daniel, offers his own perspective on common medical myths, demonstrates the connection between the illnesses of individual people and the deterioration of the health of society as a whole. This book will help to understand:

• what is the norm and whether it even exists;
• why, despite the fact that humanity is excessively concerned about health, collective health is declining;
• how trauma and stress affect us;
• is it possible to heal from diseases and get rid of limiting beliefs.