{Review} Dr. Gabor Mate is a pioneer in medicine who addresses the real cause of health crises including substance abuse, addiction, and adult-onset diseases. He has discovered the fact that the trauma is not what happened in the past but the loss of essence due to the traumatic event We cannot change the past events but we can change the way we live as a result of the past trauma. It provides hope for those who are living with past trauma. Must read for anyone willing to explore their lives!