When the Body Says No - Gabor Maté
Summary
When the Body Says No draws on Dr Gabor Maté's clinical work and insights, extensive scientific research, accompanied by real world case studies and life stories from such ones as Betty Ford and Lance Armstrong. At the fore is the mind body connection and the role that stress and our emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome and multiple sclerosis.
Review
The marriage of deep scientific research, Dr Gabor Maté's unique experiences and life stories make for an enthralling read. Some of the subject matter and outcomes covered in this book can be quite heavy, such as cancer, addiction, abuse, to name a few. Personally, I needed time to process the material - not a quick, cover to cover, sprint read for me. This will appeal to those with an interest in the mind body connection and will likely spark more intrigue in this subject for those new to the concepts discussed.
Recommendation
A must read for all! For those that are caring for their emotional health this book will serve as a powerful reassurance. A sobering warning of the cost of hidden stress and call to action for those that may need to give their emotional health more attention.