“Heartfelt and candid. Katherine writes with grace about her journey through childhood innocence, disillusionment, rebellion, and a search for human connection. She ultimately finds the tools she needs in her words, learning to speak with candor about what really matters with the people who matter most, including her own younger self.”

“Katherine‘s narrative is a brave exploration of the forces that shape us in our lives, the wounds we suffer, and the ways in which we become more authentically ourselves when we explore our past and tell our story. It’s a roadmap for greater authenticity and connection with others.”

“It was a privilege to read “Speaking to What Matters.” (I was on the edge of my seat most of the time.) Words that come to mind are “riveting,” “courageous,” “honest,” and beautifully written.”

“This is a beautifully-crafted book, both at the story level and at the meta-level, because Katherine shows us how to tell our story AND why.”

“This book is for anyone who has kept feelings bottled up tight, or been close to someone who does. Katherine vividly recounts her journey into authentic relationship with self and others in a step-by-step way that inspires and entertains.”

“Speaking to What Matters is powerfully honest, human and a gift to the world. I wept through much of this story and it has inspired deeper questions and conversations with both myself and my family.”