In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Gabor Mate explains how Western societies, which are proud of their healthcare systems, fail to address chronic diseases. 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug, while in Europe, 30% of the population has been diagnosed with hypertension. At the same time, more and more teenagers around the world are suffering from mental illnesses. So, what is truly "normal" when it comes to health?

After four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Mate considers the prevailing notion of "normal" to be flawed, as this notion ignores the impact that trauma, stress, and modern lifestyle have on our health. Despite the expertise and technological advancements, Western medicine often fails to address the human being in their entirety, overlooking how daily life stresses the body, burdens the immune system, and undermines emotional balance.

Now Dr. Mate offers his own perspective, debunking common myths about what makes us sick, and linking human ailments to the declining state of the societies we live in. "The Myth of Normal" is Dr. Gabor Mate's most ambitious book - a guide to health and healing, filled with compassion and understanding.