Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner

Good Morning, Monster: A Therapist Shares Five Heroic Stories of Emotional Recovery by Catherine Gildiner

– As seen on Good Morning America’s SEPTEMBER 2020 READING LIST and FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2020! –

In this captivating narrative, therapist Catherine Gildiner introduces five of her most heroic and unforgettable patients. Among them are a successful first-generation Chinese immigrant musician grappling with sexual dysfunction; a young woman whose father abandoned her and her younger siblings in a remote cottage during the depths of winter when she was just nine; and a glamorous workaholic whose narcissistic and neglectful mother greeted her each morning of her childhood with the words, “Good morning, Monster.”

Each patient presents a unique mystery, one that unfolds over the course of years. They come to Gildiner seeking help for immediate challenges in their lives, only to uncover that the roots of their suffering have been buried for a long time.

Similar to recent classics like The Glass Castle and Educated, each patient exemplifies self-reflection, stoicism, perseverance, and forgiveness as they bravely confront their truths. Gildiner’s account of her experiences with them is poignant, insightful, and often quite humorous. Good Morning Monster provides a nearly novelistic, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the therapist’s office, demonstrating how the therapeutic process can heal even the deepest wounds.

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