Why Russell Bowers believes In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Gabor Maté is a mental health must-read
"Gabor Maté's writings are a window into compassion for anyone who deals with mental health, or they could help you find compassion for your own challenges of life," says the Daybreak Alberta host.
Russell Bowers, host of Daybreak Alberta, describes In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts as a window into compassion. (Russell Bowers/Knopf Canada)
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