I Want to Matter: Your Life Is Too Short and Too Precious to Waste

by Kathie Lee Gifford

We all want to matter, right? We want to love people well and be loved in return. We want to have made a difference before our life is over. We want to have lived a full life without any regrets. In I Want to Matter, New York Times bestselling author and former Today show host Kathie Lee Gifford shares stories about her life and encourages you to remember your self-worth and never give up on your dreams.

In this beautiful two-color 60-day DayReader® each day features

focal topic,story from Kathie Lee Gifford's life,and reflection questions to help you apply the message to your own life.I Want to Matter is inspired by a song written by Kathie Lee and includes content from her New York Times bestselling book, It's Never Too Late. She wants to help you feel seen and heard. This daily reader is great

birthdays, Mother's Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, Hanukkah, Christmas, or as a just because gift to anyone needing encouragement.morning and night reading routines.anyone searching for an inspirational message.This DayReader® is a way for you to relive the moments that shaped you into who you are today and will allow you to revive your ability to wonder because you truly do matter.

145 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2024

About the author

Kathryn Lee Gifford (born Epstein, previously Johnson; born August 16, 1953) is an American television host, singer, songwriter, author, comedian, and actress. She is the co-host, with Hoda Kotb, of The Kathie Lee and Hoda Show, the fourth hour of NBC Today. She is best known for her 15-year run (1985–2000) on the talk show Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, which she co-hosted with Regis Philbin. She has received 11 Daytime Emmy nominations and won her first Daytime Emmy in 2010 as part of the Today team. Gifford's first television role had been as Tom Kennedy's singer/sidekick on the syndicated version of Name That Tune, from 1974 to 1978. She also occasionally appears on the first three hours of Today and is a contributing NBC News correspondent.

Kathie Lee married Paul Johnson, a Christian composer/arranger/producer/publisher in 1976. After their divorce in 1982, she married sportscaster and former NFL player Frank Gifford in 1986. He died in 2015. Kathie Lee has released a number of studio albums and written a number of books.

For earlier works, see Kathie Epstein.

Reviews

[Beverly Cluff · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have always had a fondness for Kathie Lee and still do. After this book I realize our spiritual leanings are very different

[Debbie Slaughter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm a huge fan of Kathie Lee. I love her passion for the Lord and her commitment to sharing her faith everywhere she goes. Because I'm a fan, I've read several of her books, so I was disappointed to buy this new book and find the same stories that I've read before. I thought it would be a devotional type of book, with more spiritual insights and leading back to scripture. But it's not.

It's basically her personal stories and a short question at the end of each story. Not really any wisdom added or spiritual lesson offered.

If you've never read her other books, then this would be an enjoyable place to start. If you have read her other books, you won't need this one.

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

At first I loved her stories and looked forward to them everyday. She told some things that were deep and I appreciated her honesty. As the book went on I felt as though it was an advertisement to every song she ever wrote. I just lost interest even though I finished it. It was like she ran out of good stories and had to start grasping at straws to fill 60 days.

[Laurcimmino · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the most ‘Real’ devotion book I’ve ever read. It hits at all the right life points. It’s witty, charming, gut wrenching, introspective, turn to Jesus and more without being judgmental, dry or dogmatic. I highly recommend this to anyone of any faith who needs a good start to the day. Thank you Kathie for writing and sharing from your heart and soul!

[Debby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I finished it, but wish this book had been more than 60 days. Kathie Lee is transparent in sharing some of her darkest and brightest seasons/moments of her life. She inspires and encourages with thoughtful questions at the end of each day's offering.

Anyone could enjoy this lovely offering.

[Sherri Palmeri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to the audio book read by Kathy Lee Gifford. She was one of the best readers I listened to and I listen to a lot of books. Her stories are short but relevant and inspiring. It’s a quick worthwhile read.

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have read any of her other books this is a repeat of her life stories. Glad I got it from the library and didn’t waste any money.