Reading 'The Realm of Hungry Ghosts' Heals Wounds

San Ho Books in collaboration with Vietnam Women's Publishing House has just launched the book ' The World of Hungry Ghosts: Understanding Addiction ' by Dr. Gabor Maté.

The Realm of Hungry Ghosts was first published in 2008. The book has been reprinted repeatedly and translated into 22 languages, causing a great stir among experts and readers worldwide.

The book is structured into seven main parts and includes 34 chapters, providing a detailed yet easy-to-follow journey into the unique nature of addiction, even though it can manifest in many different types.

With its easy-to-understand language and scientific presentation, the book is not only for medical professionals, but also for those interested in psychology and everyday stress issues.

Đọc 'Cõi sống của những con ma đói' chữa lành vết thương- Ảnh 1. — *The Realm of Hungry Ghosts* offers a detailed yet easy-to-follow journey into the unique nature of addiction.

Dr. Gabor Maté opens with real-life stories and images from the lives of people he has treated, leading readers into in-depth discussions of the impact of stress and trauma in the development of addictive behaviors.

Đọc 'Cõi sống của những con ma đói' chữa lành vết thương- Ảnh 2. — Dr. Gabor Maté - author of *The World of Hungry Ghosts*

What makes The World of Hungry Ghosts stand out is Dr. Maté’s humane and empathetic approach to people suffering from addictions. He shares insights into the origins and motivations of these behaviors, emphasizing that they often stem from unresolved psychological pain.

Rather than prescribing medication, Dr. Maté offers practical psychological guidance, encouraging readers to develop self-awareness and seek their own path to healing.

Đọc 'Cõi sống của những con ma đói' chữa lành vết thương- Ảnh 3. — A page from the book *The World of Hungry Ghosts*

The book aims to answer the fundamental questions that have haunted a doctor throughout his career: How to cure addiction? Heal damaged minds? Heal deep wounds in society?

The Land of the Hungry Ghosts won the Hubert Evans Prize for Nonfiction, confirming its value and influence in the research community. The Record newspaper praised the book, describing it as a "beautiful" book about the most desperate people in our society.

Dr. Gabor Maté is a renowned Canadian speaker and author, an expert in the areas of addiction, stress, and child development.

In over 20 years of practicing family medicine and palliative care, Dr. Maté does not look for quick fixes but combines scientific research with personal history, experience, and insight to promote self-healing.

He was awarded the Order of Canada, Canada's most prestigious honor, for his contributions to medicine and writing. His notable works include: The World of Hungry Ghosts , Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers ...

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