63 pages 2 hours read

Catherine Gildiner

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

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2019

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Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner showcases the transformative journeys of five therapy patients. Reviewers praise Gildiner's empathetic storytelling and the book's insightful look into psychotherapy. Some criticize its pacing, feeling it occasionally drags. Overall, it’s acclaimed for its profound, humanistic approach to mental health narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Good Morning, Monster?

Readers who are drawn to deeply introspective narratives about overcoming trauma and personal transformation will appreciate Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner. Fans of works like The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk or Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb will find this a compelling read.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Psychology
Biography
Self Help
Topics
Mental Illness
Health / Medicine
Psychology
Themes
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Self Discovery