About the Book: Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture
In this revolutionary book, renowned physician Gabor Maté eloquently dissects
how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems,
chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of
Americans are on at least one prescription drug; more than half take two. In
Canada, every fifth person has high blood pressure. In Europe, hypertension is
diagnosed in more than 30 percent of the population. And everywhere, adolescent
mental illness is on the rise. So what is really "normal" when it comes to
health?
Over four decades of clinical