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

Gabor Maté

4.2 AVERAGE

literateworld's review against another edition

4.5

dark informative reflective medium-paced

lexiefolkerts's review against another edition

5.0

informative medium-paced

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I would recommend this book instead of The Body Keeps The Score as it has a more accessible writing style, more engaging content, and as far as I know, a less problematic author. I really enjoyed this book and loved learning about how so many aspects of ourselves and our histories and where we come from and the environment around us are all pivotal in making us who we are. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about intergenerational trauma and a different lens to think about addiction.

denizkuzulugil's review against another edition

4.5

informative medium-paced

stardust_tippy's review against another edition

4.75

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

lysmekah's review against another edition

3.75

informative reflective slow-paced

bananabreath's review against another edition

3.25

informative reflective slow-paced

bytifcohen's review against another edition

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A super tough read for a parent to a child with a disability.

chloe_francesca's review against another edition

5.0

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incredible - like going to therapy. i will recommend this to everyone i know.

heymadsn's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

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Super powerful book on the link between trauma, illness, patterns of emotional suppression, and healing. It was challenging to read at times, but so necessary for anyone - especially those in a health centered profession. 

_amanda_h's review against another edition

4.0

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I really like the 4 tentpoles of authenticity, agency, anger and acceptance