The Wisdom of Trauma

In The Wisdom of Trauma, physician, bestselling author, and Order of Canada recipient Dr. Gabor Maté guides us through an exploration of the hidden forces behind society’s modern epidemics. With a lifelong focus on the links between trauma, illness, and addiction, Dr. Maté reveals how trauma quietly shapes the way we live, love, and understand the world. He presents a bold vision for a trauma-informed society—one where parents, teachers, doctors, policymakers, and legal professionals move beyond judgment and symptom-fixing to truly understand the roots of human suffering and the behaviors it produces.