Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Wreck: GMA's November Pick Explores Life's Bittersweet Struggles

10/29/2025

26 6

Summary

Story summary

Catherine Newman’s novel Wreck is the November selection for Good Morning America’s Book Club.
Wreck follows Rocky, a New England mother, two years after Sandwich.
Rocky grapples with a mysterious illness.
She becomes obsessed with a local train accident involving a former classmate of her son.
Newman emphasizes character continuity from her previous work and the bittersweet nature of life.

1 of 1

Story summary

Catherine Newman’s novel Wreck is the November selection for Good Morning America’s Book Club.
Wreck follows Rocky, a New England mother, two years after Sandwich.
Rocky grapples with a mysterious illness.
She becomes obsessed with a local train accident involving a former classmate of her son.
Newman emphasizes character continuity from her previous work and the bittersweet nature of life.