ABOUT THE BOOK
Loneliness is everywhere.
Is it because we’re more isolated? Because we’re tethered to devices, heads down and minds elsewhere? Or is it something even deeper?
Public health leaders have named loneliness and social isolation a public-health crisis. Beneath the headlines and the habits of modern life lies a quieter ache: the feeling that we don’t truly matter.
That’s why this March, we’re reading Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, a groundbreaking and deeply human exploration of what it means to feel valued, and to add value.
Through research, storytelling, and powerful real-life examples, from burned-out professionals to overwhelmed caregivers to those navigating grief or major life transitions, Wallace reveals what happens when our sense of mattering erodes, and how our lives transform when it’s restored.
She introduces the concept of a “mattering core,” built on four essential elements: recognizing your impact, being relied on (but not too much), feeling prioritized, and being truly known and invested in. Strengthening this core reconnects us to purpose, deepens our relationships, and helps us move through uncertainty with resilience and clarity.
Why we chose it:
So many women are craving deeper connection, more meaning, and a reminder that who they are (beyond achievements, roles, or responsibilities) truly counts.
What if we slowed down enough to really see one another? What if we built relationships, friendships, or communities where people felt valued, not for what they produce, but for who they are?
Mattering gives us both the language and the roadmap. It’s a blueprint for living and leading with intention.
Where to get the book:
Order your copy of Mattering from your favorite bookseller or borrow it from your local library. It’s also available in audiobook and e-book formats. Or, purchase the book HERE.
Join Chapters now to read Mattering alongside us, unlock the exclusive March Chapters Workbook, join our live book calls, and connect with inspiring women.
About Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Jennifer Breheny Wallace is an award-winning journalist and author of the instant New York Times bestselling books Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – and What We Can Do About It and Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose.
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.
