Reviews

Dzień dobry, potworku. Historie z terapii, które inspirują do walki o samego siebie by Catherine Gildiner

vickysalem's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide attempt, Rape, Toxic relationship, Pedophilia, and Grief

a_wistful_writer's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

I was fascinated by the story after a recommendation from a friend, and I was taken aback by how harrowing some of the case studies were. The book is a brilliant study on the depravity of some humans, but also tells of our resilience and ability to overcome adversity, sometimes with a little help along the way.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Child abuse, and Physical abuse

whatjillreads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

grafe_'s review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.5

mmcpherson10's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

kellyhook_readsbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Psychologist Catherine Gildiner offers a behind-the-scenes look at therapy sessions with five of her most memorable clients in Good Morning, Monster. Gildiner selected clients she hails as psychological heroes for their resiliency, bravery, and sheer grit to overcome substantial trauma through therapy. Over the course of therapy, each client divulges unconscionable childhood abuse that has led to debilitating mental health challenges as adults.

Gildiner is gracious with the stories of her clients, portraying them as flawed, but likeable individuals. Through the lived experiences of her clients our shared humanity is on full display; our innate desire for connection is undeniable. Gildiner invites readers to consider how our childhoods shape us for better, or for worse. She concludes by commending the bravery of not only her clients, but all who choose to engage in self-examination. Readers who enjoyed Lori Gottlieb’s “Maybe You Should Talk To Someone” will not want to miss Good Morning, Monster.

4.5/Stars rounded up

saravee's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

3.75

vspinazola's review against another edition

5.0

Powerful stories of individuals who experienced severe trauma overcoming the obstacles of their mind - YES. The author is a therapist who also acknowledges her own failings and learnings along the way.

carolena_lebaron's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

reading_with_lungi's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

4.5