In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts

Close Encounters with Addiction

By: Gabor Maté MD

Narrated by: Daniel Maté

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of When the Body Says No and The Myth of Normal—The definitive book for understanding the roots and behaviours of addiction.

Dr. Gabor Maté is one of the world’s most revered thinkers on the psychology of addiction. His radical findings—based on decades of work with patients challenged by catastrophic drug addiction and mental illness—has helped reframe how we view all human development. In this award-winning modern classic, through first-person accounts, riveting case studies, pioneering research and compassionate argument, Maté takes a panoramic yet highly intimate and compassionate look at this widespread and perplexing human ailment, whether it be addiction to alcohol, drugs, sex, money or anything self-destructive. He presents it not as a discrete phenomenon confined to a weak-willed few, but as a continuum that runs through (and even underpins) our society—not as a medical ‘condition’, but rather the result of a complex interplay of personal history, emotional development and brain chemistry.

Distilling cutting-edge research from around the world, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts avoids glib self-help remedies, instead promoting self-understanding as the first key to healing and wellness. Blending personal stories and science with positive solutions, and written in spellbinding prose, it is a must-read that will change how you see yourself, others and the world.

Gabor should have been the narrator

I am a big fan of Gabor's work and have had the privilege of seeing him speak in a small group setting. I love his voice and am very disappointed that he is not the narrator. It changes everything for me. I'm only on the first hour and debating whether to return it and head to youtube to watch his talks and interviews instead. His son has a fine voice it's just not what I was expecting or wanting. I'm losing interest in listening. Gabor's energy comes through his voice. It calms my nervous system.
I would love Gabor to narrate any future audio books.

Enlightening

There’s so much despair and depravity in this world, but Gabor reminds us that there can still be beauty, light, and hope if only we put humanity first.

Fantastic

This is a phenomenal book about addiction! As a therapist I found this book engaging and incredibly insightful.

Very mind opening

Gives you new insight into the world of addiction and what people actually suffer with!
Okay

Excellent helpful humane

I highly recommend it only only to anyone who has personal connection with addiction but to anyone who cares to understand the phenomenon
Brilliantly narrated human stories!
Practical insights
Thank you Gabor!