The Myth of Normal

APPLE BOOKS REVIEW

“I’m constantly picking up new books to read, and I thought it’d be fun to have others read alongside—hence, Strombo’s Lit was born,” says George Stroumboulopoulos about his latest pick. “What I love about book clubs is seeing and hearing other people’s stories as they absorb someone else’s on the page, all while fostering a community of people with a collective passion for poetic perspectives. In The Myth of Normal, we’ll look through Gabor’s eyes as he explains how our society has fallen apart and why he remains optimistic that healing is possible for all of humanity.” Trauma and addiction expert Dr. Gabor Maté and his son Daniel expose the devastating link between psychological suffering and physical illness in this eye-opening read. So much of what is “normal” in our society includes painful issues like racism, repression, and economic inequality. And as Maté explains, there’s a correlation between the experience of these norms and the onset of significant health problems that’s too compelling to ignore. He illustrates this through real, fascinating cases. We were floored to read about a woman who recovered from a debilitating autoimmune disorder only after confronting being sexually abused as a child. A strong believer in feeling all your feelings, Maté offers great insight into recontextualizing the way you think about your own experiences. Get ready to start healing with The Myth of Normal.