Mattering
The Secret to a Life of
Deep Connection and Purpose
“This book 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, New York Times bestselling author of The Barefoot Contessa Cookbooks and Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir
“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. 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States
From award-winning journalist and bestselling author Jennifer Wallace comes Mattering—a landmark book that introduces a transformative new framework to confront the loneliness, burnout, and lack of purpose so many of us face today.
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Praise for Mattering
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"Mattering is one of those rare books that hits both the head and the heart. Jennifer Wallace weaves beautiful storytelling with rigorous science into a compelling call-to-action on how to build a meaningful life. This is an urgent, culture-shifting book that will fundamentally impact the way you live, lead, and love."
Sahil Bloom, New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth
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"Why do so many people feel adrift and purposeless these days—and what can be done to address this problem? In this powerful and persuasive book, Jennifer Wallace explains why mattering plays such an essential role in a happy life. With cutting-edge research, deep insight, and real-life stories, Wallace explores how we can bring more mattering into our own lives."
Gretchen Rubin, New York Times bestselling author of The Four Tendencies and Better Than Before
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"The most consequential book I have encountered in years, Mattering is a big idea laid out in fine, persuasive detail where something as simple as a clementine will tell you everything you need to know about flourishing."
Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author of The Middle Place and Tell Me More
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“A timely, vitally important read about what’s missing from so many people’s lives. Jennifer Wallace has a deep understanding of what matters most to us—and her book shows us how to find it.”
Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:thinking