mandaraffe's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, and Violence
Minor: Body shaming and Cultural appropriation
nikki8d's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent and Child abuse
thebougiebookworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Alright, alright, alright…
Yep. He says it! Lol
I became a fan of Matthew McConaughey with his romcoms. Big surprise, eh? I was particularly interested in this memoir now as there are rumors of him entering Texas politics, and as a Texans, I’m team “anyone but who we have right now” lol
McConaughey’s story telling style is extremely vivid. Not only did his words paint a picture so well I felt as if I were there, he also acted out the parts of everyone in his stories. I felt the raw emotion he described in each scene.
I also really liked the motifs he kept revisiting - what he called bumperstickers and “what I wish I knew.” They were little snippets of his own wisdom which were at times silly, but at others kind of profound.
There were some parts I could have dealt without. Like he spent way too much time on a series of wet dreams he had (I wish I were making that up). Also his parents’ sex life. Could have done without ever knowing those things lol
All in all, I really enjoyed this memoir. He’s an excellent storyteller and it actually made me interested to go watch some of the movies and shows with him I’ve passed on.
Yep. He says it! Lol
I became a fan of Matthew McConaughey with his romcoms. Big surprise, eh? I was particularly interested in this memoir now as there are rumors of him entering Texas politics, and as a Texans, I’m team “anyone but who we have right now” lol
McConaughey’s story telling style is extremely vivid. Not only did his words paint a picture so well I felt as if I were there, he also acted out the parts of everyone in his stories. I felt the raw emotion he described in each scene.
I also really liked the motifs he kept revisiting - what he called bumperstickers and “what I wish I knew.” They were little snippets of his own wisdom which were at times silly, but at others kind of profound.
There were some parts I could have dealt without. Like he spent way too much time on a series of wet dreams he had (I wish I were making that up). Also his parents’ sex life. Could have done without ever knowing those things lol
All in all, I really enjoyed this memoir. He’s an excellent storyteller and it actually made me interested to go watch some of the movies and shows with him I’ve passed on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Drug use, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Violence
thebakerbookworm's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Highly recommend this audio! Matthew McConaughey narrates it and it was so good!
Part memoir, part self help, part philosophy, I don’t really know how to categorize it lol. He takes you through his life and explains the lessons he’s learned and truths he’s discovered. It’s not a tell-all of his life, but he definitely has some crazy stories! And there are some good nuggets of wisdom here, though I don’t agree with everything he says.
I was surprised by his writing skills, though maybe I shouldn’t have been. He shares some poetry he wrote when he was young and some letters he wrote. He calls this book his love letter to life, and I think that’s an accurate description of it!
He may not appreciate this, but my favorite McConaughey movie is definitely Sahara lol.
Part memoir, part self help, part philosophy, I don’t really know how to categorize it lol. He takes you through his life and explains the lessons he’s learned and truths he’s discovered. It’s not a tell-all of his life, but he definitely has some crazy stories! And there are some good nuggets of wisdom here, though I don’t agree with everything he says.
I was surprised by his writing skills, though maybe I shouldn’t have been. He shares some poetry he wrote when he was young and some letters he wrote. He calls this book his love letter to life, and I think that’s an accurate description of it!
He may not appreciate this, but my favorite McConaughey movie is definitely Sahara lol.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Drug use, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
miachalupa's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
alyssaunabridged's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Death of parent
kelly_e's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Title: Greenlights
Author: Matthew McConaughey
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 4.25
Pub Date: October 20, 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Candid • Entertaining • Honest
📖 S Y N O P S I S
In his memoir, Matthew McConaughey showcases different pieces of the first 50 years of his life. From childhood adventures and college escapades, to soul-searching treks into the jungle and the world of Hollywood, and eventually finding love and becoming a father, Matthew takes a no non-sense and unconventional approach, all while offering his outlaw wisdom, and the lessons he has learned. Greenlights is a wild and soulful ride, written by the author himself, about family, love, taking chances, and ultimately what it means to live.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Greenlights came highly recommended to me, particularly on audio given McConaughey narrates the book himself. While I typically don't do audiobooks (a matter of personal preference), I am so glad I gave this one a go! His narration is so engaging, and his personality shines through; it's as if he was right in the room with me, telling the story of his life. It's equal parts raw and funny, offering introspection, and life lessons in an inspiring and humorous manner. Let me just say that publishers should be all over him to narrate more audiobooks, his voice is made for story-telling. I could feel his passion, and his way with words is certainly a gift. While I cannot call myself a huge fan, I have enjoyed several of his movies, and always found him authentic. Learning more about his life, particularly his early life, was of particular interest to me. His complicated family dynamics were something I never knew. For me, what made this a real treat is the mix of personal stories and reflection. The only thing I do wish is that I could have had a physical copy to tandem read while listening if only just to see the poems, prescriptions, and bumper stickers. As a fan of memoirs, I must say Greenlights is everything a good memoir should be! And I don't say this often, but the audio version is a MUST, so do yourself a favour and Greenlight this book!
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• his fans!
• Memoir readers
• Bookclubs
• Non-readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"We all step in shit from time to time. We hit roadblocks, we fuck up, we get fucked, we get sick, we don’t get what we want, we cross thousands of 'could have done betters and 'wish that wouldn’t have happeneds' in life. Stepping in shit is inevitable, so let’s either see it as good luck, or figure out how to do it less often."
"I never wrote things down to remember; I always wrote things down so I could forget."
"Sometimes we don’t need advice. Sometimes we just need to hear we’re not the only one."
Author: Matthew McConaughey
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 4.25
Pub Date: October 20, 2020
T H R E E • W O R D S
Candid • Entertaining • Honest
📖 S Y N O P S I S
In his memoir, Matthew McConaughey showcases different pieces of the first 50 years of his life. From childhood adventures and college escapades, to soul-searching treks into the jungle and the world of Hollywood, and eventually finding love and becoming a father, Matthew takes a no non-sense and unconventional approach, all while offering his outlaw wisdom, and the lessons he has learned. Greenlights is a wild and soulful ride, written by the author himself, about family, love, taking chances, and ultimately what it means to live.
💭 T H O U G H T S
Greenlights came highly recommended to me, particularly on audio given McConaughey narrates the book himself. While I typically don't do audiobooks (a matter of personal preference), I am so glad I gave this one a go! His narration is so engaging, and his personality shines through; it's as if he was right in the room with me, telling the story of his life. It's equal parts raw and funny, offering introspection, and life lessons in an inspiring and humorous manner. Let me just say that publishers should be all over him to narrate more audiobooks, his voice is made for story-telling. I could feel his passion, and his way with words is certainly a gift. While I cannot call myself a huge fan, I have enjoyed several of his movies, and always found him authentic. Learning more about his life, particularly his early life, was of particular interest to me. His complicated family dynamics were something I never knew. For me, what made this a real treat is the mix of personal stories and reflection. The only thing I do wish is that I could have had a physical copy to tandem read while listening if only just to see the poems, prescriptions, and bumper stickers. As a fan of memoirs, I must say Greenlights is everything a good memoir should be! And I don't say this often, but the audio version is a MUST, so do yourself a favour and Greenlight this book!
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• his fans!
• Memoir readers
• Bookclubs
• Non-readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"We all step in shit from time to time. We hit roadblocks, we fuck up, we get fucked, we get sick, we don’t get what we want, we cross thousands of 'could have done betters and 'wish that wouldn’t have happeneds' in life. Stepping in shit is inevitable, so let’s either see it as good luck, or figure out how to do it less often."
"I never wrote things down to remember; I always wrote things down so I could forget."
"Sometimes we don’t need advice. Sometimes we just need to hear we’re not the only one."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, and Sexual content
madisonfrank's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual content
gretchers's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent