“How strange to have been so conscious about money in life but lax about where it all goes when I die. That stopped the day I read Chanel’s book. How free I feel to have these tasks done.” — Vicki Robin, New York Times bestselling author of Your Money or Your Life

“There’s little point in worrying about a future death, but simple acts of planning can relieve your worries, protect and prepare you for what lies ahead, and give you a calmer and more peaceful today. These preparations are not only pragmatic acts, but sacred gifts to our future selves and to those we love who will survive us. What Matters Most is a reassuring, step-by-step guide to a better future in the midst of grief and loss.” — Katy Butler, author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door and The Art of Dying Well

“Chanel Reynolds took her own unthinkable tragedy and turned it into a rallying cry for us all to get our sh*t together before it’s too late. In What Matters Most, she is your funny, irreverent friend, who’s here to show you tough love. The time for death denial and keeping your head in the sand is over.” — Caitlin Doughty, New York Times bestselling author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

“Grief is a monster better confronted without a legal, financial and logistical mess left behind; Chanel’s wisdom is a gift to all future dead people wanting to lift some of the burden of loss off their surviving loved ones. What Matters Most offers you the chance to consider, and find, those critical answers.” — Rebecca Soffer, coauthor of Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome

“If anything will make you finally write a will, get life insurance, make a folder with all your passwords, or write letters to your loved ones, this remarkable book is it.” — CrossCut (Seattle)

“Reynolds’ story, told from the trenches of life, is powerful and wise. Her message--sort out your finances and get your end-of-life wishes in order before it’s too late--offers readers a generous opportunity to learn from her experiences and be more fully prepared.” — Shelf Awareness

“Reynolds provides not only sound counseling but a straightforward plan for when the unthinkable occurs.” — Library Journal