Descripción
We tend to believe that normality equals health, yet what is considered normal in the Western world? Mental illness is on the rise, while illness and trauma increasingly shape how we live. Drawing on more than four decades of clinical experience, physician and addiction expert Gabor Maté examines the physical and emotional causes of this malaise and connects personal suffering with the pressures of modern life. He argues that the common definition of “normal” is false: disease can be a natural reflection of life in an abnormal culture that takes us further from our true selves. He also shows a path towards reconnection and healing. Through stories of people living with illness or experiencing recovery, this compassionate book explores how genuine health may be possible when authenticity takes precedence over social expectations.
Información
Author: Maté Gabor
Language: English
Publication date: 4 de abril de 2024
Manufacturer: The Book Service Ltd (Penguin)
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books, Psychology in english, Non-fiction literature in english
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 562
ISBN/EAN: 9781785042737