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Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté

Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté

In The Myth of Normal, co-written with his son Daniel, Maté brings his perspective to the great untangling of common myths about what makes us sick, connects the dots between the maladies of individuals and the declining soundness of society, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing. The result is Maté’s most ambitious and urgent book yet.

Last updated: September 22, 2023

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*Gabor Maté Biography

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CBC Books: Interview with Gabor Maté

Globe and Mail: Gabor Maté explores the toll of trauma on our physical health in The Myth of Normal.

A meditation upon trauma, and a call to transcend it through growth, The Myth of Normal, addresses individual, intimate issues

Kirkus Reviews: The Myth Of Normal Trauma, Illness, & Healing In A Toxic Culture

An important, insightful book explaining how society became a vortex of mental illness and offering possible remedies.

Oprah Daily: In New Bestseller The Myth of Normal, Gabor Maté Discusses the Rise in Trauma-Related Illnesses

The renowned doctor noticed patterns in his patients that aroused his curiosity and led him to examine their histories.

Penguin Books UK: Is addiction a choice? | Big Questions with Gabor Maté

Dr Gabor Maté joins us at Penguin to answer some Big Questions on addiction, 'normality', and becoming your true self.

Psychology Today – Interview with Gabor Maté

The Myth of Normal: Speaking to Gabor Maté