Mattering

‘Beautifully written and deeply felt, Mattering explores one of the most fundamental yet under-appreciated human needs – to be valued for who we actually are. Jennifer Wallace gives readers the insights we need to understand each other, and the actions we can take to enhance each other’s lives’ Susan Cain, #1 bestselling author of Quiet

‘A timely, vitally important read about what’s missing from so many people’s lives. Wallace has a deep understanding of what matters most to us – and her book shows us how to find it’ ADAM GRANT, internationally bestselling author of Think Again

‘Mattering is the perfect antidote to our modern mental health epidemic’ Professor Tim Spector, bestselling author of Ferment and Food for Life

‘This is an urgent, culture-shifting book that will fundamentally impact the way you live, lead, and love’ Sahil Bloom, Sunday Times bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth

‘A powerful guide to restoring closeness in our relationships, cultivating compassion for ourselves, and creating the deep connections we all crave’ Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author

‘With thoughtful analysis and heartfelt stories, Jennifer Wallace helps us understand what is at the root of so many of our modern day struggles. At a time when so many people are feeling invisible, Mattering is an essential guide for how to restore meaning, comfort, and joy to our lives’ Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA.

‘This is a road map for living a happy and fulfilled life. It will not only deepen your relationships, it will also change how you see yourself. Mattering should be required reading for everyone!’ Ina Garten, bestselling author of The Barefoot Contessa

‘You matter. And if you’ve ever felt like you don’t, Mattering will change that. Jennifer Breheny Wallace takes you on a journey through invisibility, isolation and the turn toward significance, offering hard-hitting insight and real-world tools to reclaim your value’ Emma Reed Turrell, author of Please Yourself

Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of the instant New York Times bestselling book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It. After graduating Harvard College, Wallace worked as a producer at CBS 60 Minutes, where she was part of the team that won The Robert F. Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism. She is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and frequently appears on national television programs to discuss her work.