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

In over thirty years of medical practice, Gabor Maté has come to the conclusion that the prevailing understanding of normalcy is flawed. In today's world of advanced medicine, the number of chronic diseases, mental disorders, and addictions... is steadily increasing. Our psyche and health are affected by trauma, stress, and lifestyle. Relying solely on experience and technical achievements, it is impossible to fully heal a person, because such an approach ignores the toxic influence of modern culture. Gabor Maté, in co-authorship with his son Daniel, offers his own perspective on common medical myths, demonstrating the connection between individual illnesses and the deteriorating health of society as a whole.

This book will help you understand:

• what normalcy is and whether it even exists;
• why, despite humanity's excessive preoccupation with health, collective health is declining;
• how trauma and stress affect us;
• is it possible to heal from illnesses and get rid of limiting beliefs.