this was a fast read and funny. i enjoyed the use of mix media and also liked that it wasnt like just behind the scenes of his times on movie sets, but focused more on himself as a person and his journey through life. it was also nice to read a memoir from the pov of someone so optimistic.

however, matthew mcconaughey is kinda weird, so some parts of the book i was like um. and the story how he met his wife i was like GIRL RUN. but clearly it didnt bother her bec they are married LOL.

McConaughey's performance of his own book is phenomenal. His delivery of the writing is exciting, particularly his introduction of every prescribe, bumper sticker and note to self throughout the book.

The whole audiobook is delivered with such a entertaining rhythm that it is so easy to listen to.

Matthew McConaughey's take on life, love, work and the every day is unique without leaving the reader (listener) excluded from the experience.

To paraphrase the author himself, McConaughey reads his own autobiography; greenlight!

Matthew McConaughey delivers a very good (audio)book! It seems a little all over the place but he keeps a timeline! I loved the way he told his stories and how he seems to be a guy with his head in its place! I always wondered what made him go from a romcom actor to one with an oscar! I got it here! It’s a good book to hear in rainy days!

I've always liked Matthew McConaughey as an actor, mostly from his romantic comedies, so when I saw he'd written a book, I figured I would read it. Or listen to it, as the case may be. As soon as the audiobook starts, you can tell this isn't just going to be a boring, monotonous listen. McConaughey's voice booms, and laughs, and it sounds like he's just telling you a story, which he is. While I like him as an actor, I knew virtually nothing of his background. I cannot tell you how shocked I was to learn that he visited Mali-twice-a place that I had lived. He also references Nebraska a time or two, where I was born and raised. These small unexpected connections gave me warm feels. The book was all about finding the Greenlights in your life, how to figure out where you're going, and you learn his life story. A very fun listen with accents and all, though it would have been nice to see the pictures he references in the book version.

I knew nothing about matthew before this book and now I love him so very much! Amazing writing and beautiful stories

I'm not usually one for an autobiography, but it was pleasant to hear him speak about his life and little tid bits of advice on life. He's a very interesting human being thats been through some sh***.

phenomenal storytelling. genuine insight. a true inspiration.

Lol not for me

Engaging memoir. Quick read.

Not what I was expecting but it was humbling.

Greenlights reads like love feels. Matthew McConaughey is an intellectual and a master in storytelling. He bares his soul in these pages and illuminates the inspiring, beautiful, and heartbreaking aspects of life that make it worth living. It is an ode to our humanity. The lessons shared here were metamorphic for me and I will carry them with me always. Here are a few of my favorite quotes: 1. “We cannot fully appreciate the light without the shadows. 2. “Don’t walk into a place like you wanna buy it, walk in like you own it.” 3.“I'm not perfect; no, I step in 💩 all the time and recognize it when I do. I've just learned how to scrape it off my boots and carry on.”

This is how a memoir should be like.

What a journey! I loved every second of it :)

Thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book! I didn’t know much about McConaughey going in, but his memoir taught me everything I needed to know (the good and the bad). Personal, heartfelt, witty, touching, deep at times, it showcases his view on life and how boldness is his bumpersticker. This one was a very different take on a memoir, which has its undertones of privilege, misogyny and bluntness, but as I didn’t read this for life advice, I could enjoy the story of his life without this bothering me too much. If you’re in for a non-fiction that’ll give you a laugh. This is the one for you.

personable, relatable, a look into hope - simply a book everyone should read.

I knew Matthew McConaughey as the hot guy in romantic comedies who always finds himself shirtless. I wanted to know more about the behind the scenes of one of my favourite movie « How to lose a guy in 10 days ». I didn’t get what I wanted, but I got a book about how to find yourself and stay true to yourself through red, yellow and Greenlights. Through the eyes and the life of a famous actor in Hollywood. (What makes this personal quest more complicated and unique.) Found it a little too philosophical or spiritual which was affecting the rythme of the story at times. But the curious (and voyeuristic) side of me who likes reading about rich and famous people lives enjoyed it!

*audiobook* alright alright alright. great road trip book, very entertaining.

This book needs to be consumed in audiobook form. With the stories and the accents

this book was very insightful! loved learning how he thinks

My Take-5 Stars I truly appreciate my friends that read. I have had this book on my TBR list since the day it was published, but it wasn’t a high priority, so I kept putting it off. One of my friends decided I definitely needed to read it, so he sent it to me (in the summer of 2021, so it took me a year to read it…sorry friend). Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. Matthew McConaughey is an odd fellow, but it would seem as though many insanely creative people are odd, and really…what does it mean to be odd? Excerpts from the journals he kept provide an insight into his mind, which seems to have been moving at a million miles an hour his whole life. I was surprised to read that he had always wanted to go into film of some sort…I’m not sure why I had this idea that he kinda fell into it by accident. His success truly was no accident. McConaughey did what was required to follow his dreams. I found it quite fascinating how often he left civilization to clear his psyche. I’ve always been a fan of fleeing life for a minute, and here is a man who is undeniably successful who also takes a break from his life every now and then. It made me feel like we should all give it try every now and then. I think that’s what I took away the most from this book, that it’s ok to take of and hit the reset button. Everything about this man’s story is fascinating and worth reading about.

Audiobook FTW!

While very well written it wasn’t as captivating as I had anticipated. It’s a mediocre memoir told rather exquisitely.

A life lived with gravitas and pursuing that which called out to our author, Mr. Matthew McConaughey! I’m deeply impressed by his honour system and sense of right and wrong. Matthew took the road less travelled and he was all the better for it, and we are the better for his preparation and note taking over his exciting life. We join him on his journeys to Australia, South America, and Africa. We take a tour through America and Canada in his Air Stream travel trailer. Finally, we are routing for his successful transition from Romantic Comedy actor to roles that resonate more with him. Looking forward to hearing more about his journey as a father and grandfather as well as his continued travels in the future!!

Entertaining listen as an audiobook. What an absolutely bonkers upbringing that had such a great message running through it.