Our emotions, culture, bodies, and spirits are not separate, and the grip of mental and chronic illness seems to have slipped. How did we get here? And what lies ahead? “It all begins with mindfulness…paying attention to what our bodies are saying and what our minds are suppressing.” In this valuable book, Dr. Gabor Mate connects our personal suffering to the debilitating pressures of modern life—and demonstrates that illness is a natural consequence of our disconnection from our authentic selves. Drawing on four decades of clinical experience and the stories of people who have transformed their bodies and minds, Dr. Mate opens a promising path to recovery. “An epic journey exploring the intimate connection between our emotional well-being and social connections, health, illness, and addiction. This riveting and beautiful tale has profound implications for all of our lives.” - Bessel van der Kolk, author of Your Body Remembers Everything