About the Author
Gabor Maté
ISBN 9781785042201
Rs. 1,438
Ebury
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Who it's for: Readers interested in psychology, addiction, and social issues
In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts, Dr. Gabor Maté explores addiction not as a moral failing, but as a complex response to trauma, early experiences, and societal factors. Drawing on his work in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, he integrates scientific research, personal narratives, and social critique to offer a compassionate understanding of substance abuse.Why You Should Read? Challenges traditional views of addiction, framing it as a trauma response rather than a choice. Provides scientific and psychological insights into the neurological and emotional roots of addictive behaviors. Offers a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to healing and recovery. Examines the profound impact of social inequality and childhood experiences on addiction.
Highlights
- Challenges traditional views of addiction as a moral failing
- Integrates scientific research and personal narratives
- Based on work in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
- Offers a trauma-informed approach to healing and recovery
- Examines impact of social inequality and childhood experiences
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What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that addiction is not a moral failing but a complex response to trauma, early experiences, and societal factors.
What is the author's background?
Dr. Gabor Maté is a physician who draws on his work in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, a neighborhood with high rates of addiction.
Does the book offer solutions for recovery?
Yes, it offers a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to healing and recovery.
What kind of evidence does the author use?
The author integrates scientific research, personal narratives, and social critique.



