Good Morning, Monster Summary
Catherine Gildiner

Good Morning, Monster Overview

In the non-fiction book Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner, Gildiner, a psychologist, shares the stories of five different patients she describes as heroes. These patients suffered physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, but managed to emerge as intact people. Themes in the book include Gildiner’s definition of a hero, the impact of parents or parenting style on a child, and the goals of therapy.