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Featured on Good Morning America’s September 2020 Reading List and named one of their Favorite Books of 2020, *Good Morning, Monster* by Catherine Gildiner is a compelling exploration of resilience and healing.

Glennon Doyle praised the book, saying, “We need to read stories about folks who have been through hell and kept going… Fascinating.” Bestselling author Lori Gottlieb also commended Gildiner’s work, calling her “nothing short of masterful―as both a therapist and writer.”

In this captivating narrative, Gildiner, a seasoned therapist, shares the stories of five of her most unforgettable and courageous patients. Among them: a successful Chinese immigrant and musician struggling with sexual dysfunction; a young woman who, at just nine years old, was left to care for her younger siblings after being abandoned in a remote cabin during winter; and a high-achieving professional whose narcissistic mother greeted her each day of childhood with the chilling words, “Good morning, Monster.”

Each of these individuals arrives in therapy seeking help with an immediate problem, only to uncover deeper wounds that have remained buried for years. Their journeys toward healing are marked by introspection, resilience, and forgiveness as they work through painful truths.

Reminiscent of memoirs like *The Glass Castle* and *Educated*, this deeply moving account offers a rare glimpse into the therapy process, capturing both its challenges and its power to transform even the most deeply wounded. With insight, humor, and compassion, *Good Morning, Monster* reveals the remarkable strength of the human spirit.