The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Health & Healing in a Toxic Culture – The Sunday Times Bestseller (Vermilion) - Softcover

Maté, Gabor; Maté, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1785042734 ISBN 13: 9781785042737

Publisher: Vermilion, 2024

Synopsis

The empowering book exploring the link between trauma, illness, and modern life – and how to heal your health. From the acclaimed physician and bestselling author of When The Body Says No.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD

‘Life-changing’ Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory

‘Riveting and beautifully written’ Bessel van der Kolk, bestselling author of The Body Keeps Score

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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.

Praise for The Myth of Normal and Dr Gabor Maté:

‘Genuinely changed my life’ Steven Bartlett, bestselling author of Diary of A CEO

‘Intellectual and compassionate…essential reading’ Tara Westover, bestselling author of Educated

‘A wise, profound and healing work’ Johann Hari, bestselling author of Stolen Focus

‘Brilliant, compelling and groundbreaking book’ Tara Brach, bestselling author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion

‘An essential compass during disorienting times.’ Esther Perel, psychotherapist, bestselling author and host of Where Should We Begin

About this title

About the Author

Gabor Maté (Author)
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 (Author)
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.'

From the Back Cover

Mental illness and chronic disease are on an unstoppable rise. How did we get here?
And what lies ahead for us?

'It all starts with waking up... to what our bodies are expressing and our minds are suppressing.'

In this life-affirming book, Gabor Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the relentless pressures of modern life – showing that ill health is a natural reflection of our disconnection from our true selves. Drawing on four decades of clinical experience, and stories of people transforming their bodies and minds, Dr Maté offers a hopeful pathway to reconnection and healing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Vermilion
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785042734
• ISBN 13: 9781785042737
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 576