What Matters: Reflections on Important Things in Life

by Mary Kennedy

In this book of consideration and appreciation, best-selling author and broadcaster Mary Kennedy takes stock of her life and those things most important in it. She considers what makes us strong, and how we can develop resilience in the world through knowing ourselves from within, and knowing our roots. She considers the nature of family and friendship too, and how a mother's role changes over time.
Food, fashion, beauty - 'the eyes of the heart' - and the creative arts are all explored, along with honest reflections on the challenges and uncertainties of life, and how we maintain hope and faith in the face of loss. Ultimately, she asks how, as we get older, we can change our world for the better, for those who follow in our footsteps.
What Matters is the perfect bedside book to read for solace and inspiration - and the ideal gift for someone important in your life.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2015

About the author

Mary Kennedy (Irish: Máire Ní Chinnéide; born 4 October 1954) is an Irish writer, television personality and former newscaster. She presented the Eurovision Song Contest 1995 from the Point Theatre in Dublin. She has also presented her own Saturday night chat show called Kennedy, a precursor to Saturday Night with Miriam. Kennedy was co-presenter of the magazine programme Open House with Marty Whelan. She has previously presented Up for the Match and the People of the Year Awards. She is now co-presenter of Nationwide with Anne Cassin, having been so for a time with Michael Ryan.

Reviews

[Electina Wasike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this book. It has helped me understand many things as I grow older, and has also inspired me.

[Jerome]

I struggled to finish this book, I really didn't like it. It took about 3 attempts to finish. Not a read I would recommend.