In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Close Encounters with Addiction
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Narrateur(s):
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Daniel Maté
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Auteur(s):
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Gabor Maté MD
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In this timely and profoundly original book, best-selling writer and physician Gabor Maté looks at the epidemic of addictions in our society, tells us why we are so prone to them and what is needed to liberate ourselves from their hold on our emotions and behaviours.
For over seven years Gabor Maté has been the staff physician at the Portland Hotel, a residence and harm reduction facility in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. His patients are challenged by life-threatening drug addictions, mental illness, Hepatitis C or HIV and, in many cases, all four. But if Dr. Maté’s patients are at the far end of the spectrum, there are many others among us who are also struggling with addictions. Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, work, food, sex, gambling, and excessive inappropriate spending: what is amiss with our lives that we seek such self-destructive ways to comfort ourselves? And why is it so difficult to stop these habits, even as they threaten our health, jeopardize our relationships, and corrode our lives?
Beginning with a dramatically close view of his drug addicted patients, Dr. Maté looks at his own history of compulsive behaviour. He weaves the stories of real people who have struggled with addiction with the latest research on addiction and the brain. Providing a bold synthesis of clinical experience, insight, and cutting-edge scientific findings, Dr. Maté sheds light on this most puzzling of human frailties. He proposes a compassionate approach to helping drug addicts and, for the many behaviour addicts among us, to addressing the void addiction is meant to fill.
I believe there is one addiction process, whether it manifests in the lethal substance dependencies of my Downtown Eastside patients, the frantic self-soothing of overeaters or shopaholics, the obsessions of gamblers, sexaholics and compulsive internet users, or in the socially acceptable and even admired behaviours of the workaholic. Drug addicts are often dismissed and discounted as unworthy of empathy and respect. In telling their stories my intent is to help their voices to be heard and to shed light on the origins and nature of their ill-fated struggle to overcome suffering through substance use. Both in their flaws and their virtues they share much in common with the society that ostracizes them. If they have chosen a path to nowhere, they still have much to teach the rest of us. In the dark mirror of their lives we can trace outlines of our own.
(from In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts)
Ce que les critiques en disent
2009, BC Book Prize's Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize: Winner
"A harrowingly honest, compassionate, sometimes angry look at addiction and the people whose lives have been disordered by it." —Ottawa Citizen
"An insightful, multilayered discussion of the nature of addiction generally, and our society's epidemic of addictions in particular." —The Globe and Mail
"Enormously compelling . . . and Maté, as noted, is admirably, sometimes inexplicably, empathetic to all who cross his path." —Toronto Star
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- LouLou
- 2021-10-18
so good
This book is a wealth of knowledge. The best I've heard on the subject. I plan to read everything he has written.
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- Kootskris
- 2022-04-29
He did it again ♥️
Love your work, Thank you Dr. Mate. I am so looking forward to reading 📖 the next one!
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2019-08-07
excellent insight into addiction
excellent insight into addiction and a powerful argument for the harm reduction model. captivating and inspiring.
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- MOLeary1105
- 2020-05-08
This ranks up with the book Alcoholics Anonymous.
As an addict, i feel i speak with some authority in saying "not since the titular book by the Fellowship that kicked off the recovery movement have we seen a book with similar authority abd explanatory power regarding the disease of addiction. My congtulations Dr. Mate.
i recommend this book highly for anyone looking to develop their understanding of addiction. a very sensitive read.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2022-10-23
Outstanding!!!!
This is just the best book I suggest that everyone reads this book. I am 4 years clean and sober and this has helped me with my recovery so much. I also want to be a alcohol and drug counsellor so this book helped me get more in depth information about addicts
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- Eileen Fagan
- 2023-01-18
Should be required reading for ALL Families
The collaborative presentation of “ Hungry Ghosts”by author Gabor and son Daniel, narrator is phenomenal, comprehensive, practical and relevant to all families,focusing on a global issue of addiction and the understanding of the addictive brain and behaviour. Addiction is not exclusive to substance, alcohol or gaming behaviours alone but is endemic to all of us human beings to a lesser degree perhaps who struggle to blend in with the exigencies of human condition, struggling for survival in this troubled world of ours. I been ‘preaching’ about “In the Realm ** recommending it to all and sundry,.I read the actual hard copy, first, then on my tablet via Libbys Library and 3rd time experience, listening, to my supreme satisfaction, on AUDIBLE . Profound gratitude for the gift of Gabor !
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- Hanna Kounov
- 2023-11-28
Interesting
I feel as if I will be revisiting many sections of this book. There’s so much in here that needs deeper analysis.
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- Amanda Stypul
- 2020-05-24
Very informative
The stories the author shared (of his own and his clients) provided me with much-needed insight for understanding addictive behaviors of myself and others. Will continue to listen to this title
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- Alana Schamber
- 2020-03-29
everyone should read
such helpful information for everyone. loved all the different types of addictions, the root causes, the support, how individuals & society & govt can help. very real and applicable information.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-02-06
A nurses opinion
I work in harm reduction and understand the complexities that clients face struggling with addictions, homelessness, limited support and resources. I loved how the author portrayed a very real synopsis of the clients life. Sharing their stories, their challenges, their strengths, their courage and resilience. It gives the reader a deeper understanding and a chance to demonstrate compassion for their fellow human beings. It encourages the reader to take stock of their life, to honor their own priviledge and to understand that we are all just one step away from addiction. Very nicely done!
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