Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Greenlights: L'arte di correre in discesa by Matthew McConaughey

32 reviews

elizlizabeth's review against another edition

challenging funny medium-paced

2.0

It was entertaining and made me laugh a lot, except not because of the book but at it. The disconnect between what he's advising and the stories he tells is so big that it has to be a joke. He's a good actor so I won't dispute that but the whole thing is a libertarian manifesto told by someone who I would very much never like to meet in person. The writing is decent but mostly mumbo jumbo I didn't care for.
Also RIP to earphone users because this man will do whatever to that mic to get a dramatic effect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, and Racism

savvyrosereads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Rating: 5/5 stars

Thanks to my friend Hannah for buddy reading this one with me! It was a wild ride and definitely a phenomenal memoir, which Matthew performed SO WELL on audio. There is so much that I never knew about this man and his life/childhood, and even though I think I probably disagree with a lot of his political and other opinions, I REALLY enjoyed hearing his perspective. I honestly could have listened to this all day.

Highly recommend if you want a super entertaining memoir with a sprinkling of life advice. 

CW: Abuse (physical, sexual, abuse of children); drug use; death of parent

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault and Death of parent

Minor: Drug use

anna_maria_wirth's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, and Violence

Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent

skyleetux's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Death of parent

bookishaddictions's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I snagged the audiobook edition on @libby.app from my local library. I loved every minute of it. McConaughey discusses everything- his hopes, his dreams (both normal and wet), and the hardest lessons he’s learned. This isn’t a traditional memoir, but it is full of his life stories. His tales are funny, brutally honest, and full of knowledge to share with listeners. McConaughey doesn’t set out to tell listeners what to do; he strives to tell listeners what he has done. I loved learning about his travels and the reasons for some of the choices that would be most questionable in public opinion. The six hours it’ll take to listen to this story (beautifully told by McConaughey himself) will pass by in no time. I highly recommend checking out Greenlights if you’re looking for something funny but reflective 🚥

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence

Moderate: Sexual content

mandaraffe's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Minor: Body shaming and Cultural appropriation

nikki8d's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Minor: Child abuse and Death of parent

lindsayerin's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing and Death of parent

Moderate: Drug use, Police brutality, Pregnancy, and Alcohol

Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Violence

evegolding's review against another edition

I want REAL from him. The intro and first few little chapters made my bs radar go off. After looking at reviews, I realized this is not what I’m looking for. It’s more tall-tale, find a happy moral kind of writing, and without acknowledgement of privilege. I quit when he didn’t dig into his “charmed” life. It’s not metaphysical luck - it’s just the way society was set up for ya, Matt! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Colonisation, and Classism