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She Made It Matter Kindle Edition

by Chiara Talluto (Author), Dennis De Rose (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
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Can she forgive her past and make her life right again? Thirty-six-year-old Amanda Reynolds has it all. She has a loving, successful husband, two beautiful daughters and a perfect, manicured home in a quaint suburb of Chicago. But demons hide where no one looks and Amanda's past is full of them—she’s addicted to alcohol. The reasons for her addiction have been buried for years. One horrifying day, suppressed memories resurface and Amanda drinks herself into a stupor in front of her daughters. Waking up in the hospital, the realization is clear: get clean or lose everything. Amanda sets off on a daring journey taking her across the US in an attempt to vanquish the demons that have plagued her life. Will Amanda defeat her alcohol addiction? Will her family forgive her? Can she break away from her past, find her self-worth, and restart again?
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WindyCity Reviews: Reviewed by Deanna Frances.

Self-discovery and forgiveness are two of the primary themesof Chiara Talluto's new novel, She Made It Matter. Ms. Talluto, who haspreviously penned the Christian-themed adult story Love's Perfect Surrender andchildren's fiction tales such as Petrella, the Gillian Princess and A Tribute toTulipia, tells the story of 36-year old Amanda Reynolds, a woman with atroubled past who embarks on a journey of self-exploration as she continues onher path to recovery from alcohol abuse.


After facing an alcoholic relapse, which rendered herunconscious in the presence of her two young daughters, Amanda finds herself atthe lowest point in her life and wonders how her picture-perfect family willforgive her. Realizing that recovery from her alcoholism is the only option,Amanda begins to consider that the answers to her recovery lie in facing thedarkness of her childhood and secrets that she has kept hidden, even from herloving husband, Ryan.


Despite facing initial disinclination from her husband,Amanda decides to temporarily leave her home and family in the Chicago suburbsand embark on a month-long journey to a rehabilitation center in Taos, NewMexico, in the hopes of cleansing herself of her alcohol abuse. Arriving in NewMexico, she suddenly realizes that while the rehabilitation center was not whatshe initially expected, it may be just what she needs to face her past andrecover.

Throughout her journey, Amanda experiences both triumphs andlosses. However, she learns more than she could have ever imagined and meetsincredible people along the way who guide her on a path to physical, mental,and spiritual discovery and healing. By learning how to face the darkness ofher past and forgive others, Amanda frees herself from her childhood's devastatingfamily secrets and learns how to move on and make life matter.

As I began reading She Made It Matter, I was immediatelyintrigued by Amanda's story. Since I have had no personal experience withalcoholism, I wondered how a young and successful wife and mother could havefound herself in such an unfortunate position when everything in her life seemedto be perfect. After reading about her older brother's untimely death and herhistory of family abuse and neglect, I felt compelled to hope for Amanda'shealing and success on her journey towards recovery.


This novel is separated into three parts, which divideAmanda's story into her past, present, and her turning point towards asuccessful future. While the short first section provides an initial look intoher troubled past, I appreciate how Amanda's childhood stories werecontinuously told through flashbacks in the much larger second section, givingeven more insight into how Amanda's childhood molded her into the person shebecame as an adult.


While the story is written primarily as arealistic yet fictional account, I was surprised to see a hint of magicalrealism through the "physical" appearances of some of Amanda's deceased familymembers throughout the story. Amanda's older brother, Joshua, continuouslyappeared to her during her journey to serve as not only an emotional supportsystem but a guide who directed Amanda towards the goals she needed to reach tofind inner peace and forgiveness. As her spiritual guides, Amanda's family members are able toheal the emotional wounds from her past and help her move forward, which Ithought was a unique element to the story. I would recommend She Made It Matterto any readers interested in realistic stories of self-discovery, recovery, andemotional healing.
Chiara Talluto has written a compelling storythat displays that hope and inner peace can be found, even through the mostunconventional journeys.

From the Author

"We are all vulnerable to stumbling likeAmanda Reynolds who neglected to forgive her past; not believing that everythingshe desired had been in front of her all along. It takesa lot of courage to accept thethings you can't control and take charge of those things you can control."

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08J4JNFBD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chiara Talluto; 1st edition (October 27, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2584 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

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Hello, my name is Chiara Talluto. I’m a wife, busy mom, author, and a woman after God’s heart. As I ponder this declaration, I find it more appropriate to claim that I am a woman after God’s heart first. He has given me the gift of writing, and I honor Him through my written works.

People often ask what kind of writing I do. I tell them… I write Inspirational/Christian drama empowering women to discover their faith, use perseverance to overcome adversity and become heroes of their destinies. I have dabbled in middle-grade fantasy-fairy tales to encourage girls in developing strong morals and values, and to always stand up for what is right.

My family often tells me that I am the Master Storyteller in our household because I have a passion for writing about people who struggle with decisions and conflicts that arise in their lives.

I’ve been blessed to have published five books: A Christian Romance, Love’s Perfect Surrender, two middle-grade fantasy-fairy tales: Petrella, the Gillian Princess and A Tribute to Tulipia, and an Inspirational fiction, She Made It Matter, and a Christian Dystopian, The Rekindler.

I am also available to speak with area schools about the writer’s life: the process of writing, where one garners their inspiration, editing/revising tactics, and the spiritual journey of following God-given dreams, and how to make the written word a communication reality for young writers.

Until next time...

Be well. Be safe. Be happy.

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Susan M.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Story of Hope, Forgiveness, & Second Chances
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
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Following Amanda’s path from alcohol addiction to a new chapter in her life is inspiring even for those who have not faced this particular dependency. So many of us are dealing with some level of pain or addiction, or ghosts from our past, that we crave stories of those who can rise from the ashes. She Made It Matter is such a story. I liked getting to know Amanda and witnessing the changes in her perspective and personality as the story unfolded. I also liked journeying into her painful past, with its secrets and heartaches, and watching her fight her way out of her veil of darkness. And I admired her courage. As someone who lived a couple of years in New Mexico, I also appreciated the chapters set in Taos, a beautiful place to embark on a new way of life.
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L. Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020
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I have had two family members who struggled with alcohol abuse. The author's story totally resonates as to how someone who should "have it all" falls into addition and the steep climb it takes to ascend from that. This is a story for anyone that's struggled with life, in whatever form. The prose is complex and resonates with the heart. Highly recommended.
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Sandra C. Vedrine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story with Surprise Twists!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2021
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I loved this book! Characters were complex and real. Several plat twists along the way made for a very interesting story with unexpected surprises. I enjoyed the way this story unfolded and look forward to reading more books by this author!
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eric
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2020
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Great read. Bought it for my wife and she loved it.
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DonnaD
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational story showing us the importance of forgiveness
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2020
Amanda keeps her past a secret from her family, but she must deal with her past to conquer her addiction to alcohol that is destroying her life with her husband and children. Amanda goes on a journey and the people she meets can show her the road to forgiveness and happiness. Wonderful characters and a very inspirational story.
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