This book is transformative. Even if your life isn’t directly affected by addiction, this book might change the way you see the world and other people.

Maté is an incredible storyteller, thinker and human being. He sees everyone as a kind of ‘there-but-for-the-grace-of-God’ type of figure, which gives the book an overwhelming feeling of compassion and empathy. His ideas would be revolutionary if they weren’t so grounded in logic, science and common sense.

This is absolutely essential reading.