"In this groundbreaking work, Wallace makes an urgent case: mattering--the feeling that we are valued and have an opportunity to add value--is a core human need, as essential to our well-being as food and water. And yet, in today's world, that fundamental need is going unmet, with perilous consequences. As mental and social health crises surge, we often blame social media, the pace of modern life, and polirizing politics. But beneath these issues lies a deeper crisis, what Wallace calls "an erosion of mattering." . . .Mattering explores how our lives are transformed when we are reminded, in small and intentional ways, that we are valued and that we have value to offer."-- Provided by publisher
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