Greenlights

Greenlights Matthew McConaughy 5 Diamond Review 💎💎💎💎💎 Greenlights, written by Matthew McConaughy is one of the best autobiographies I have ever read and listened to. I ordered it first on Audible. I enjoyed the book so much, I ordered a hard copy as well. The actor narrated Greenlights himself and hands down he has spoiled me for every other book I will ever listen to. His flow while he narrates his book is flawless. It’s as if he just called me on the phone and decided to tell me his stories. He narrates his book with such ease of voice you feel like you are just listening to a friend talk. This book, his manner of reading it to us and his over all story is amazing. This did not feel like a memoir but like a motivational book. It does not sound like he’s reading anything. He does a great job keeping the book fluid and you can easily follow the timeline he has laid out. I listened to it twice before I moved on to the next audiobook. It will be a book I will listen to again. He really just seems like a very down to earth and ‘normal’ person. I feel fame has not gone to his head. He is honest and brutal and captivating all at the same time. I have listened to it twice. Let’s talk about the actual content of this book. Matthew McConaughy has lived an adventurous life. He has had the means to do things that he wants to do financially as an adult and fortitude as a child and I am fascinated with his choices. He doesn’t sugar coat his words. From describing his parent’s tumultuous relationship and in the end accepting it as the only way they knew how to love to recounting memories of going to Australia or Africa. His stories are funny, sad, nail biters and anything in-between. I am enthralled with his great story telling ability. I am also impressed with his life. I believe that he is a ‘down to earth’ type man who accepts all people for who they are and what they can personally offer of themselves under whatever circumstance. He seems to always be open to learning something new. He does not seem to have the attitude that he knows ‘it’ all already. He seems to be the type of person who makes a commitment and he keeps it at all costs. He lives his life on his own terms and I absolutely appreciate that. He includes pictures and side notes with his tales and it really is fun to look at the pictures of him throughout his life. He takes the red lights and turns them green in his life. He is a progressive thinker and I admire that. Even if something seems to not be going right, he waits for the situation to produce something positive. Matthew McConaughy is true to himself and who he is as a person. He does not come across as arrogant or cocky. He tells his stories with gusto and with every lesson in life that he grew up with. He has chosen adventures that teach him something. He has followed his life journey with a passion. He isn’t stuck in a inflexible mind frame. As we read we can understand his thought process and some of what really makes him tick as a human being. He allows himself to adapt as he grows as a person. He is not rigid or regimented. He throws himself into his work when he works 200% and he allows himself to relax when he needs to. He draws on his past, present and future while he weaves his narrative. I am equally impressed with the people he surrounds himself with. Including his wife. He picked right. He describes her in a way that makes me believe that she is just as down to earth as he is. She was not impressed with his name and fame. She made him work for their relationship. I love the fact that even though he is a successful actor, he acts like a ‘normal’ person in situations he is faced with. He traveled around the country in an airstream, taking up residence in rv parks and campgrounds, and making friends with people all along the way. He doesn’t seem to think he is special just because he is an actor. However he knows he is special for just being human and he values other people in the same way. Of course, this is all my opinion from reading and listening to this book – he could be full of it. But I don’t think so. Although if he is, it’s okay – he really sells it and makes it believable and entertaining. Again, I give the book, both hard bound and audio, five diamonds. I recommend it for everyone.

Listening to Matthew McConaughey is like sitting in a small-town bar enjoying a beer with an old high school buddy while John Mellencamp strums his guitar through the speakers—familiar, real, and raw. I chose to listen to Greenlights because I wanted to hear Matthew McConaughey’s words in his Texan twang. Then I bought the hardcover for the pictures. Not knowing much about him, I didn’t have expectations other than thinking the book would be glamourous and glitzy like all of Hollywood. Boy, was I wrong. I had seen a few of his movies and enjoyed all of them—even the romantic comedies, which he chose to step away from to rebrand himself. I honestly didn’t realize how interesting Matthew was until listening to his book. Matthew (don’t call him Matt) writes his book based on his diaries he kept over the years and views life as catching a series of greenlights—signs that say keep going and carry on. “This book is about catching greenlights and realizing that the yellows and reds eventually turn green.” Growing up, he subscribed to outlaw logic—bar fights, rites of passages, cussing, concussions, and scars—making him appear a little cocky with a tough exterior. Yet he comes across as likable and down to earth with his Ram truck and charm that seduced all the ladies. He recounts many adventures through Australia, South America, and Africa, leaving the reader wondering how many of his stories are exaggerated. That aside, he is an incredible storyteller, interweaving nuggets of wisdom throughout like, “Sometimes we need to leave what we know to find out what we know.” I am a travel lover too, so I enjoyed how he packed up and left whenever he wanted. Ah, the sweet freedom. Not on a private jet or a yacht—he drove a van he named “Cosmo,” hooked up an Airstream to the back of it, and traversed the U.S., stopping at trailer parks. In my mind, celebrities travel in style with an entourage or a bodyguard, but Matthew set out on his own with his dog and took the dirt roads (cue up John Mellencamp’s “Small Town” song here). Many of the lessons he learned in life came from his travels, and he shares them in this book. After he became famous from the movie A Time to Kill, he traveled somewhere to find answers, and that somewhere made me gasp—The Monastery of Christ in the Desert in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Up until last year, my dad lived down the road from this monastery, and I had visited it in 1996. It’s secluded and in the middle of the desert. Matthew’s mention of Abiquiu, a town of 231 people, took me completely by surprise. This part of his journey brought tears to my eyes because I had experienced similar feelings that he divulged at the exact place he was feeling them, and around the same time! “Sometimes we don’t need advice. Sometimes we just need to hear we’re not the only one.” Although he talks about acting, it’s secondary to getting to know Matthew as a person. However, now I want to go back and watch his other movies. I think I’ll see him through a new lens of appreciation and understanding. Overall, this was an uplifting read with a lot of great takeaways from a man who has lived and traveled through many green lights.

I Love this book , I can get it on my Kiddle library account for free for two weeks at a time, but I love the book so much, I had to buy it so I can listen to it on my kiddle at anytime I want. Which for me is usually often I love that Matthew Mcconaughey reads his book to you it feels like your right there with him. I own and watched lots of his movies. His books is very well written makes me laugh and say wow just wow, I replay my audio book over and over on my favorite parts of his book. It feels like I know him through his book. I know I don't know him but, I love his work I think he is a very kind hearted man and a very well great at his job as a actor. Thanks, Michelle 😊

Muito bom!! Além de permitir conhecer mais a pessoa, ele traz várias lições de vida úteis

Received in excellent condition and the print is fine…

read Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, and it was an unforgettable experience: 🔹 Entertaining and candid storytelling: McConaughey delivers his life story with his signature humor and charm. The book is filled with colorful, sometimes outrageous anecdotes that keep you hooked from start to finish. 🔹 Wisdom in unconventional places: The "greenlights" concept, as McConaughey explains, represents those moments in life when things align, and you’re on the right track. The book offers practical advice and "outlaw wisdom" for anyone looking for motivation or guidance in life, all wrapped in his unique, free-spirited style. 🔹 Relatable and inspiring: Whether you're a fan of McConaughey’s acting or not, the book resonates because it's about more than fame – it's about life, growth, and making the most of your time. He shares lessons learned through his ups and downs, which can be applied to personal and professional challenges. 🔹 A raw and honest read: McConaughey is unapologetically honest, making this an introspective journey not only into his life but also into the deeper aspects of human nature, success, and happiness. 💡In summary, Greenlights is more than just a celebrity memoir – it’s a guide to living life with authenticity, humor, and resilience. It's an inspiring read for anyone looking to embrace the "greenlights" in their own journey. 🌟📖

Muy buen libro en muchos sentidos, me ayudo bastante en mi ingles y me enseño grandes mensajes de la vida

This is an engaging, reflective journey through his life—told with humour, honesty, and surprising depth. He talks about failures, wins, and unexpected turns, and how he learned to see “greenlights”. It’s entertaining, thoughtful, and inspiring—an easy, enjoyable read