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Ratings
Book
3549
Narrator
903
Release Date
October 20, 2020
Duration
6 hours 51 minutes
Summary
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 6 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE! Now with exclusive new content from the paperback edition, the life-changing memoir that has inspired millions of readers through the Academy Award–winning actor’s unflinching honesty, unconventional wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.

“The No. 1 celebrity memoir of the past 10 years.”—USA Today

“McConaughey’s book invites us to grapple with the lessons of his life as he did—and to see that the point was never to win, but to understand.”—Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

I’ve been in this life for fifty years, been trying to work out its riddle for forty-two, and been keeping diaries of clues to that riddle for the last thirty-five. Notes about successes and failures, joys and sorrows, things that made me marvel, and things that made me laugh out loud. How to be fair. How to have less stress. How to have fun. How to hurt people less. How to get hurt less. How to be a good man. How to have meaning in life. How to be more me.
 
Recently, I worked up the courage to sit down with those diaries. I found stories I experienced, lessons I learned and forgot, poems, prayers, prescriptions, beliefs about what matters, some great photographs, and a whole bunch of bumper stickers. I found a reliable theme, an approach to living that gave me more satisfaction, at the time, and still: If you know how, and when, to deal with life’s challenges—how to get relative with the inevitable—you can enjoy a state of success I call “catching greenlights.”
 
So I took a one-way ticket to the desert and wrote this book: an album, a record, a story of my life so far. This is fifty years of my sights and seens, felts and figured-outs, cools and shamefuls. Graces, truths, and beauties of brutality. Getting away withs, getting caughts, and getting wets while trying to dance between the raindrops.
 
Hopefully, it’s medicine that tastes good, a couple of aspirin instead of the infirmary, a spaceship to Mars without needing your pilot’s license, going to church without having to be born again, and laughing through the tears.
 
It’s a love letter. To life.
 
It’s also a guide to catching more greenlights—and to realizing that the yellows and reds eventually turn green too.
 
Good luck.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Zaimah H. May 2021

Can’t find a better voice. To tell better stories. With content more enlightening and practical. Loved it. (PS... Greenlight.)

Profile Avatar Trenton G. Nov 2020

The most I’ve ever enjoyed a self improvement book. McConaughey has a life worth listening to. Beneficial for anyone in good or bad times. Thanks!

Profile Avatar Adela C. Oct 2020

It was so good I keep talking about it! Listening to it again!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Great book until the last 7 minutes….. once he went all BLM I turned it off!

Profile Avatar Jacob B. Oct 2020

great read

Profile Avatar MaKaibree R. Oct 2020

I don’t even have to read it to know how life changing and amazing it’s going to be. I waited up till 1AMmst for its release. Finally got it. Can’t wait to read it. Thank you for writing this inspiration Matthew! XO

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

Alright, alright, alright. Some stories are interesting, but after awhile the ego and bs gets to be too much.

Profile Avatar Ro3cc Jan 2021

An amazing story to an incredible life which is relevant to us all on a personal level.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2022

Language is awful. F this F that. Couldn’t finish this

Profile Avatar Rone B. Mar 2021

I dare not write “unbelievably” good!! But it was fabulous! I listened to it when ever I could and was annoyed to have to stop listening! I had no idea of how interesting Mathew is and remains to be. I was lucky to have listened to this book rather than reading it, because Mathew’s voice oozed with charisma and completed the experience. This was an easy 5 star listen.

Profile Avatar Renee Feb 2021

Only through the first hour but I could listen to this all day.. very entertaining! Highly recommend!

Profile Avatar Travis C. Aug 2023

It’s definitely a good book to listen to again and possibly by the printed copy. Loved it!!

Profile Avatar Michelle M. May 2023

Great Book!

Profile Avatar Ruth Apr 2023

This can only be done by listening to get the full effect! Loved it!

Profile Avatar Christine R. Mar 2023

What a great read by Matthew. He is so much more than what we have seen as an actor. I thought his words and inspirations were very thought provoking, interesting and worth hearing/following. I enjoyed that he didn't relive all of his dating experiences as some authors tend to do. He is blessed to have found the one woman that allows him to be himself to experience his life to the fullest. His life and all of the experiences are very interesting. I highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Kerey D. Aug 2022

This audiobook had me spellbound from minute one. It’s both an autobiography and a roadmap for life, punctuated by hilarious, thoughtful or adventurous anecdotes. I was surprised by Matthew’s depth, honesty (even in his dishonesty….you’ll have to listen to understand that thought!) and his humility. His hunger to taste everything life has to offer, to risk it all, how rich this parallel life was juxtaposed to his Hollywood movie star status. His notion of what marriage could do to him struck a chord with me. How that notion changed during his relationship with Camilla broke a barrier for me - I was reminded to live every day with intention. His spirituality, and how he looks at the world and other cultures could heal the darkest of hearts. There are so many gems in this book which are made all the more palatable by his infectious narration. I will give it a few days and listen to it all over again. #highlyrecommend

Profile Avatar Shahrzad T. Feb 2022

It didn’t teach me anything. Appeared more of a self serving book for the author.

Profile Avatar Caroline Sep 2021

Best book listened to in 2021. Love it. Didn’t want the book to end. What a narrator too!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Interesting listen but seems exaggerated.

Profile Avatar Jonathan Ramos May 2021

very impressive

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

Not so «all right!» As someone who seeks out the astronomy from the astrology, I found this book’s bumperstickphilosophy somewhat to light weighted. I’m suprised it became a NYT bestseller..

Profile Avatar Patty Oole Feb 2021

An easy listen; uplifting inspirational story for the wild souls.

Profile Avatar Krys H. Jan 2021

Fantastic!!

Profile Avatar Manuela L. Dec 2020

Absolutely loved listening to this audiobook. I found myself driving down the road with a big smile on my face or just laughing out loud. Matthew McConaughey not only wrote a very entertaining book, but his narration is thoroughly enjoyable!

Profile Avatar Ramona G. Nov 2020

Read out of curiosity. Interesting stories, he’s had some life. 5 stars if you love him because that will make a difference. For me, it was OK. If you don’t like him, don’t bother. He’s definitely a colorful character. Definitely not life changing or inspirational in any way. Just crazy stories, really.

Profile Avatar Frazer N. Nov 2020

Some amazing stories and a solid easy listen. He can be pretty over enthusiastic at times which can get a little annoying. But can't fault him for it, its part of his charm and I wouldn't be listening to it in the first place if it was some old literary grump narrating it!

Profile Avatar Michelle H. Aug 2023

Interesting, enlightening, and calming all at once!

Profile Avatar Jay N. Aug 2023

I tore through this faster than any book I've read in a long time...and I wasn't even that big of a McConaughey fan. I am now though. This book is fantastic, inspirational, and addicting. 5/5 stars for Matthew.

Profile Avatar Michele O. Aug 2023

Best autobiography I’ve listened to. So good!

Profile Avatar Michelle E. Jul 2023

Great story teller!

Profile Avatar Danny U. Jul 2023

McConaughey did a great job of story telling some very cool events that have happened in his life. Phenomenal listen

Profile Avatar Tawana A. Jul 2023

This by far is my absolute favorite autobiography! I loved listening to him tell all of his stories-he knows what he’s doing. I could listen to Matthew McConaughey narrate all my books

Profile Avatar Jesse D. Jul 2023

This is a great book to read or listen to. I love hearing his ways of storytelling with his accents and all. He is such a positive, free spirit man. He is truly a smart person who has lived an interesting incredible journey so far. A must read and must buy!!

Profile Avatar Caroline L. Jul 2023

It started out well, but deteriorated into an egotistical monologue. Although only 6+ hours I had a hard timing finishing as it became repetitive and boring.

Profile Avatar Virginia W. Jul 2023

I love this book and listening the Matt’s voice. I want more!

Profile Avatar Antonio M. Jun 2023

The f**king man!

Profile Avatar Cricket B. Jun 2023

Matthew McConaughey is an incredible story teller! He made this book come to life!

Profile Avatar Slwmvr May 2023

Excellent read!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2023

Absolutely perfect! I don’t know where to start—LISTEN TODAY, thank me later

Profile Avatar Sharon P. May 2023

Loved this book. It is interesting and had no idea of Matthew’s poetic side. It’s a wonderful listen.

Profile Avatar Hillary P. May 2023

Loved it!!!

Profile Avatar Crystal I. May 2023

I was on the Art of Livin and it was amazing. I downloaded Greenlights that night. Greenlights is an amazing book. You see what Matthew went through in life and it teaches you to see opportunities everywhere. Thank you for your book!

Profile Avatar Hkintzler Apr 2023

Best book I have listened to in a long time. So happy to hear him narrate his own story. Loved it will listen to it again.

Profile Avatar Jamie M. Apr 2023

McConaughey narrates the living memoir in his own person which I have a massive new found respect for. From his desire to escape his fame, to chasing it and becoming characters, and how his family values and 10 things he want's to accomplish keep him living for the day. His family values, lessons in life and continuance of this life journey are loudly refreshing.

Profile Avatar Leo C. Apr 2023

Easily the best book I've read this year

Profile Avatar Rin S. Apr 2023

It’s worth your time. The rhythm of his writing demands that he reads this, and McConaughey’s performance does not disappoint. I’ll add my voice to the chorus of folks saying they will or have already given it a second listen.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2023

Great book! Very insightful! Brilliant man!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2023

The story and content is good, but I find it overrated. The narrator is a very good actor indeed, but the style of narrating was bit too didactic for me.

Profile Avatar Jami L. Mar 2023

Excellent book. Having MM narrate his writing is special and made the book even more of interest. Thought provoking!

Profile Avatar Hunter P. Mar 2023

What an outstanding book and story by an amazing actor. lessons of life told within the soothing voice of Wooderson himself. This is one of the most important journey and self motivational books you'll ever listen to. Give this a read it's pretty "Alright, Alright, Alright!"

Profile Avatar John A. Mar 2023

Absolutely amazing book

Profile Avatar Kristina H. Mar 2023

Good book

Profile Avatar Roxanne D. Dec 2021

The book was great, I'd listen again.

Profile Avatar Whitney H. Oct 2021

I love listening to him. Green lights is just another way of saying I am the luckiest guy on earth. His life really isn’t that interesting. I would have rather heard about his time cross country camping in trailer parks or his love life. It’s all very surface level

Profile Avatar Kristin R. Apr 2021

Interesting to hear about his past and how he actually took his dreams seriously to figure out what they meant. He’s definitely lived a full life and seen a lot of this world that many of us will never see. Very interesting to have a window into that wandering mindset. Great life lessons learned are passed on to readers. Know your identity and who you want to be and live it out well. He tells us to know our values and doesn’t shy away from occasionally mentioning his trust in God.

Profile Avatar Rahul R. Apr 2025

I was living like a sloth when i read this book. Loved listening to Matthew McConaugheys life story. He is probably the best narrator on this planet.

Profile Avatar Jacqueline M. Apr 2025

Love

Profile Avatar Glenn L. Apr 2025

Interesting

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2025

Absolutely riveting! I enjoyed this book very, very much! it was highly recommended by my son. he was so right, pure genius!

Profile Avatar Dianna G. Mar 2025

Such an interesting listen. I go through this listen so quickly. In the car or during a quiet moment I would listen and never Bored of it. He definitely had an interesting life and perspective from the beginning. His voice really sets you at ease listening and with the narration you feel as though you are there as part of the story. Definitely worth a listen to.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2025

Great book! I've listened to it multiple times!

Profile Avatar Jeff B. Mar 2025

It was ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT!!!! If I had read the book myself it wouldn't have been as good. He makes it a joy to listen to. Great book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2025

Pithy but interesting

Profile Avatar booksbyefelicia Feb 2025

One of my absolute, favorite audiobooks, because Matthew McConaughey really brought this memoir of his to life. I highly recommend this one!

Profile Avatar Payroll E. Feb 2025

Love the lessons lived and learned.... This book is a Greenlight 1000 times. I think having the author read is so much more impactful.

Profile Avatar Sherbeeni S. Dec 2024

Love the narration ❤️

Profile Avatar Jason A. Dec 2024

Admittedly, it’s not going to change your life, it is very entertaining and enlightening of his life . And his narration is the only way to truly enjoy this title

Profile Avatar John W. Nov 2024

It was a very interesting read. Very good.

Profile Avatar Vanessa G. Oct 2024

Loved reading the book. Not so much listening to it. Love him as an actor but he read this way too theatrical. Felt like I was in elementary and a teacher was reading it to me. Highly recommend reading the book but not so much in the audio form.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2024

Really entertaining!

Profile Avatar Stian B. Sep 2024

Great book narrated by the author himself. Interesting and inspiring story from a man I look up to!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2024

Great book

Profile Avatar Madison R. Aug 2024

i usually love reading the book myself so this was the first audio book i’ve ever finished all the way through, and can i just say it was AMAZING. I think i fell more in love with matthew mcconaughey, i love his voice so much. the book was incredible, and one of my favorite quotes was “sometimes we don’t need advice, sometimes we just need to know we’re not the only ones.”

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2024

Great storyteller voice. Really enjoyed listening and loved his reference to connecting to his intuition in the relatable “green lights”. Recommended.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2024

Matthew is a great story teller and tells it like it is.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

The narrator was perfect for this book. I could listen to him all day. The book was great too. Made me reflect on my own life.

Profile Avatar Brandi S. Jul 2024

Highly recommend this to any Matthew McConaughey or Longhorn fan!

Profile Avatar Sarah F. Jul 2024

Great book. Fantastic narrator.

Profile Avatar Saba A. Jun 2024

Loved it !

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2024

This is both a self help book and an autobiography. Matthew narrating this book is the best!

Profile Avatar TheGretch Mar 2024

I loved this book! Matthew’s writing and narrating is so entertaining. A great listen, if you need a mood lift. Have listened to it more than once.

Profile Avatar Lorena G. Mar 2024

Very important tips and reflections throughout the book for a happy and productive life. Funny and inspiring storytelling.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2024

Such a great read.

Profile Avatar Hassan A. Feb 2024

nice

Profile Avatar Brendan C. Feb 2024

I liked it alot.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2024

what a life changing book!

Profile Avatar Lynn K. Jan 2024

Such a great voice. I very much enjoyed this listen because it was real. It was funny despite its depth. The parenting insight he noted was spot on with my own experiences. I’ll listen to it again just to laugh at the stories again.

Profile Avatar Susan W. Dec 2023

It started off well enough. Lots of great wisdom and tid bits. Then it turned mid way through.

Profile Avatar Stephanie G. Dec 2023

I wonder what would have happened if he could have crossed paths with Matthew Perry.

Profile Avatar Tanya S. Dec 2023

The author really didn’t show us him. The narration was a reverie of bullet points on a timeline. I couldn’t make any connections to any of the people in this book. The details lacked personal connection. I was disappointed. M.M. Showed zero vulnerability. He had all of the answers. He had zero problems. He was a hero without true human conflict.

Profile Avatar Alexina K. Nov 2023

Great story and fabulous narration

Profile Avatar Harry P. Nov 2023

one of the best autobiographys ever!!!

Profile Avatar Dustin B. Oct 2023

Hands down my favorite book. I give it a two thumbs up “green light”

Profile Avatar Jesper L. Oct 2023

Very inspiring with many insights

Profile Avatar Alan W. Oct 2023

Made the time go fast driving to Florida.

Profile Avatar Vanessa G. Sep 2023

A wild ride and beautifully flawed journey. I enjoyed his candor and his openness to his childhood. I grew up in a similar environment and I understand the feeling of being protective of your upbringing. The ending was WILD tho

Profile Avatar John G. Sep 2023

A great read from start to finish. While some of the chapters become redundant, it is a down to earth accounting of life, love, setbacks, and green lights.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2023

I love it, thanks for writing this inspiration!

Profile Avatar Mariana V. Sep 2023

It's a shame not all audiobooks get to have the same enthusiastic and professional interpretation. This one is a must listen, specially to people that want to start their journey into audiobooks.

Profile Avatar J R. Sep 2023

Interesting story, pretty amazing experiences, and VERY clever to record his thoughts AND look back to reflect on them. A bit of an ego and a little preachy at the end, but considering his start in life, what a trip. We listen in the car and lost the end of many thoughts when he stopped talking so loud. couldn't modulate the controls fast enough. Overall worth a listen, just to realize that we should be present and aware.

Profile Avatar Michelle D. Mar 2023

This was extremely entertaining and filled with great life lessons we can all learn from.

Profile Avatar Susan S. Mar 2023

AMAZING. Absolutely thought provoking throughout the book. The narration of Matthew's voice is, as always, smooth and so easy to listen to. I will be listening to this book again, and again.

Profile Avatar Samantha M. Feb 2023

My first audio book and I enjoyed listening to it during my commute. I don’t think i would have enjoyed it hard copy, as I did listening to Matthew narrate his own book. Very effective!

Profile Avatar Tonya H. Feb 2023

Great- straight from the author

Profile Avatar Nadja C. Feb 2023

Oh how I wish the authors of the books were always the narrators!! Not only is this book ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and gave me so much perspective about life and how to live it, but the story told by McConaughey is unlike any other I’ve ever heard! I laughed, I cried, I anticipated what he was about to say, completely immersed in the story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Love to hear him narrate his life

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2023

Really enjoyed hearing stories from his life. Love the concept of greenlights. I couldn't imagine anyone reading this but Matthew.

Profile Avatar Pamela Brown Feb 2023

This is by far one of the best books that I have listened to. Having him read his own material made it even better. So many useful leasons. This is a must!!!!

Profile Avatar alicegeorgia Jan 2023

I find the book very inspiring and Matthew is taking it to the next level with his interpretation. I’m happy I chose to listen it, not reading it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2023

He is a great storyteller

Profile Avatar Gail R. Jan 2023

Really enjoyed listening to this!

Profile Avatar Suzann E. Jan 2023

Loved the book and all its surprises. The reading was, at times, overly dramatic. Still, I recommend it!

Profile Avatar Barbara A. Dec 2022

Loved this book. And who best to narrate than the author himself.

Profile Avatar Amy N. Dec 2022

it was amazing. I've listened 3 times already. love it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2022

Expected a genuine biography but got a kitschy bro blog – “Green Light”!

Profile Avatar Keith L. Dec 2022

This book is absolutely amazing and eye opening! I highly recommend this book!!

Profile Avatar Theresa S. Dec 2022

Outstanding. Fun to read and inspiring Overall job well done!

Profile Avatar Candice Nov 2022

Very inspiring

Profile Avatar Chelsea E. Nov 2022

Great listen on the road. Good stuff

Profile Avatar Christal T. Nov 2022

I LOVED this book and Matthew rocked as the narrator. Amazing, funny, down to earth read. Definitely recommend. Thank you for sharing your story!

Profile Avatar Angela H. Nov 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! I laughed; it was thought-provoking and inspiring! Great read!

Profile Avatar Raluca R. Nov 2022

Great!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2022

It was an easy listen and I loved how he told his own story.

Profile Avatar Shelly R. Oct 2022

You do not have to be a Fan of Matthew's to enjoy this book. He is a fabulous story teller. I enjoyed every part of this book

Profile Avatar Siobhán H. Oct 2022

A great listen

Profile Avatar David S. Sep 2022

The best audiobook I have ever listened to!

Profile Avatar Jaimie J. Aug 2022

I really enjoyed this book. I love that it was read by Matthew himself.

Profile Avatar Samantha S. Aug 2022

I laughed out loud and cried un apologetically bc that’s what MM does to you. I highly recommend the audio narration to fully appreciate. It’s must add to your autobiography list.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2022

I could listen to it over and over again. So many little and big takeaways, you don’t want to miss them. You want to take it all in and carry the messages with you. Thank you Matthew McConaughey!

Profile Avatar Debra B. Aug 2022

Firstly, a great narration by Matthew. It's mostly upbeat with entertaining stories and positive vibes. What do the Australians say? Good on ya!

Profile Avatar Gwenaëlle N. Jul 2022

Great spirit, great story, inspiring !

Profile Avatar Roman S. Jul 2022

Best book I’ve ever read!

Profile Avatar Jimmy N. Jun 2022

Great book and great stories told by Matthew himself. Inspiring book and just great to hear stories and fun read.

Profile Avatar NewRob B. Jun 2022

#BEST Inevitably

Profile Avatar Faith L. Jun 2022

Recommended it to so many people!

Profile Avatar David G. Jun 2022

Brilliant and captivating.

Profile Avatar Larry S. Jun 2022

Good story telling, but tough to take away lessons with the variation in pace. Will need to read it now and take notes. But the listen was entertaining with his own voice and style.

Profile Avatar Heather M. May 2022

I didn’t know what to expect from Mathew McConaghey and had no preconceived notions about the book nor did I realize it was a self help book when I started. It was wonderful and entertaining. I found myself looking forward to my work commute to listen more. Great narration. Would highly recommend. Alright, alright, alright.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Absolutely loved listening to greenlights!

Profile Avatar Shokoofeh K. May 2022

Amazing book and exceptional narration. I picked many life lessons, especially the reinvention part, what I experienced myself every couple of years and looked back proud.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Being from Oklahoma is easy to connect with his words. I found many common phrasing oh, and receive many laughs. His voice is very relaxing and the speech pattern is very easy for me to relate to. I have a hunch, that alright alright alright came from the feeling of pulling up to a pasture party Bonfire keg combo with a lot of pretty girls.

Profile Avatar Razvan Gligor Apr 2022

His voice is adding an extra flavour to this book. Of course his experience is one of a kind but if you like the actor, you're going to enjoy the journey presented in this book.

Profile Avatar Aaron Linden Apr 2022

I always loved Matthew's movies from the first to his last ones. the listen was a very good and I know I'll try to listen to it again someday soon because it was that good! who ever reads this will want to also! This Book deserves 10 Stars

Profile Avatar Aneehs Apr 2022

Love his insights on life and living. Thank you Matthew for this beautiful book. I wish to hear more of you through books.

Profile Avatar Natalie H. Apr 2022

Now I am going to go back and listen to it all again.....can't tell enough folks to read/listen and start Liv'n!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

Couldnt stop listening!

Profile Avatar Expressively Y. Apr 2022

Wow such an incredible audiobook. Greenlight.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Great book! His voice is awesome!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Love listening to him and it was entertaining. Not the best book ever, but enjoyable.

Profile Avatar AlliMacke Mar 2022

Loved everything about this book! Everything!

Profile Avatar Brenda B. Mar 2022

A book that keeps you smiling!!!

Profile Avatar Frankie C. Mar 2022

Candid and perfectly narrated by the very animated author/actor himself. It is as if you are watching a movie because he enables you to visualize everything so well!

Profile Avatar Mai S. Feb 2022

Enjoyed every minute of it and loved the voice of one of my all-time favourite actor! Laughed out loud for the impressions of mama and pops' - so geniously told!

Profile Avatar Lorin B. Feb 2022

Alright, alright, alright. Great book. Fun listen.

Profile Avatar Starlyn 3. Feb 2022

Wow! Just wow. Thank you for sharing your funny, wild life! Pray that you always love God and your precious family! Alright Alright Alright!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2022

The best memoir ever…unique very different from any other autobiography. You can learn a lot by listening to his “notes”. Also you cannot find a better beautiful voice!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2022

Interesting storytelling through his words. It was exactly what I expected.

Profile Avatar Franciszek K. Jan 2022

Although I thought that this book would be something more of a guide (I'm still a little bit disappointed that it wasn't) the experience of hearing (and almost being in) those stories was truly amazing, especially because of the brillant narrator job of Matthew McConaughey himself.

Profile Avatar Nancy H. Jan 2022

Absolutely the best!!

Profile Avatar Luisiana M. Jan 2022

A M A Z I N G

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

This is in my top 3 favorite books I’ve read this year - I want to get the paperback too so I can see the scrapbook type affect, but with that said I looved the audio version. This book made me laugh

Profile Avatar Nicoleta T. Dec 2021

I enjoyed every second of this book.

Profile Avatar Tautvydas R. Dec 2021

The movies Free state of Jones, The Gentleman just forced enjoy to the most details of Matthews art of actor skills and effort. And then Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan brought attention to the Greenlights book as well as nice worth listening conversation. So the book was in somewhat good expectation territory already, no surprise it was just a pleasure to my ears and soul while going through the day routine at work. 5 stars to you Matthew greenlight indeed

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

Matthew is a great storyteller and has been through some crazy stuff in life. If you like him as an actor, you’ll love this book.

Profile Avatar Charles N. Dec 2021

Awesome mind and depth of soul

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

Thought the narration was over dramatic. I expected to love this book as I was a huge fan of his, after listening to his story, not so much anymove

Profile Avatar Adriana Muntean Nov 2021

An amazing experience, which I started recommending to my clients in coaching because, besides being very well written, funny and insightful, it is also therapeutic. And his voice is always a bliss :)

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2021

wow, loved the book. always been a fan of Matthew. ..I think it was a well written book of his life, by him. will recommend to alot of people

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2021

to dramatic.... reminded me of a beat street poet...

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2021

Great storytelling keeps you interested and you can see it happen. Riding in the car with Matthew as he drives back and forth from one state to another.

Profile Avatar Cherish S. Nov 2021

NARRATED BY THE MAN HIMSELF?! Nothing gets better than this. I LOVE this book!! Definitely a good read, his look out at life is amazing.

Profile Avatar claire s. Oct 2021

Enjoyable, well read by McConaughey himself.

Profile Avatar Angelia C. Oct 2021

Great story! Such an inspiration… Greenlights the classy way to proclaim “winning”!

Profile Avatar JoAnne D. Oct 2021

Mathew is a great story teller.. I was laughing out loud and crying several times. I will for sure listen to it again. Great message!

Profile Avatar Matthew S. Sep 2021

Wonderful book

Profile Avatar Amy G. Sep 2021

I enjoyed this book so much. He did a great job all around. Bumper sticker: write more books Mathew!!

Profile Avatar Paniz R. Aug 2021

Pretty inspirational, definitely worths listening even for the second time

Profile Avatar Yotam E. Aug 2021

Alright alright alright!

Profile Avatar Susan Rollenhagen Aug 2021

Pretty good, about what I expected. Nothing really too enlightening, but he's so charming it makes up for it.

Profile Avatar Cynthia D. Aug 2021

What a great audio book! Narrated by the author, he had me laughing so much, I left my car running at the parking garage while listening with ear buds while walking to work. He had me crying about his joy of being a father. I love the thought he put into writing this book. Each of us may not make millions, but can understand his philosophy, maybe you already live by it or can get some words of wisdom from it. His book has pictures taken throughout his life and the audio has his verbal expressions, its yours to pick. It was for sure a greenlight to me!!

Profile Avatar Jackie B. Aug 2021

Amazing book, I’ve been telling everyone!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2021

Great book. Authentic, well-thought through.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

Loved it, could come back to “listen” to it a time or two when needing positivity!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

Very good book and Matthew my hat is off to you and thank you for the great read

Profile Avatar Davy W. Jul 2021

Was good up until the very end when he got political like so many Hollywood actors do.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

Honest story of True Lion! God bless Matthew

Profile Avatar thejudylwd Jul 2021

Fascinating! Thoroughly enjoyed

Profile Avatar Chris B. Jul 2021

Amazing! I loved every bumper sticker, every experience, and every dream pursued. Thanks for sharing your journey so far. It inspired me greatly!

Profile Avatar Suzanne P. Jul 2021

Very interesting. Remarkably self absorbed.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

A great book written by a great actor with an amazing voice!

Profile Avatar Cynthia G. Jun 2021

I Loved it!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Thanks Matthew

Profile Avatar Julius O. Jun 2021

Entertaining but good information on the process of life.

Profile Avatar Arlene F. Jun 2021

I loved listening to Mathew M. tell his story but I had to give him a 4/5 because he sometimes goes off into existential tangents. I absolutely loved his storytelling and I appreciate his positive advice about « green lights ». I would recommend this book to anyone beginning their life’s journey.

Profile Avatar Hannah T. May 2021

Loved this book!! Listening was amazing and I catch myself looking for green lights in life daily!! #newoutlook

Profile Avatar Paula H. May 2021

Great, storyteller! I think I could listen to Mathew all day.

Profile Avatar Rebeca A. May 2021

alright. alright. alright

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

Loved this! Funny and Optimistic!

Profile Avatar Shelley W. May 2021

Awesome book. Having him narrate was really good.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

I absolutely loved reading Greenlights and then listening to the audio book was fantastic of course I've always been a huge fan of Mathew McConaughey and by the way he read the book in the audio version showed not only little things everyone should do in their life but i reckon it shows most of all just how writing this book brought back so many memories he hadn't thought about in years and how happy he sounded while reading his book

Profile Avatar Albert G. May 2021

This was an extremely enjoyable book to listen to. Matthew did a great job telling his story. I was a little sad when the book was finished because I enjoyed it so much. AMG

Profile Avatar Michael T. Apr 2021

This book was not “Alright Alright Alright” it was absolutely amazing! I listened to it while out on my bicycle rides.. Once I finished, I just started it all over again! There was some solid advice, and awesome life stories shared here in these pages! Great job McConaughey

Profile Avatar Angela M. Apr 2021

Awesome listen! Matthew has an awesome voice and interesting outlook on life. Highly recommended

Profile Avatar Sloane D. Apr 2021

If you like Matthew and his works, this book is a great insight into the man we know today. I loved his philosophies and outlook on life. It was very enjoyable and the fact that he narrated it himself made it that much better. It was the greatest book of all time, but for what it is, I absolutely loved it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

It was very entertaining listen to McConaughey himself narrating his life story. And really liked his inspiring notes to self. Recommend this.

Profile Avatar Carol S. Apr 2021

Very entertaining! I laughed out loud a lot!

Profile Avatar Kyle S. Apr 2021

Great stories with some lessons sprinkled throughout. Finished it quickly!

Profile Avatar Luis F. Apr 2021

Very interesting story, full of inspiring moments. Very well written. Superb narration. It's always a plus, having the author narrate his own book. When he is an actual actor, magic happens.

Profile Avatar LadyLinda Apr 2021

It was interesting read. I would’ve liked to hear more about his dark childhood and adolescence.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

I laughed, I cried, I related. I notice I now relate to silver linings as “Green Lights” and quoting “bumper stickers” This is the kind of book you can listen to over and over again (and I rarely re-read a book) Well played Matthew McConaughey!

Profile Avatar Milica D. Apr 2021

Lots of great lessons on life, living and continuing to live. An inspiring story, well written and read, for anyone who needs to realize how precious our time here on Earth is.

Profile Avatar TAMERA L. Apr 2021

Awesome Book! I loved it from beginning to end! I laughed and I learned new things. I recommend this book to any adult!

Profile Avatar TOBY B. Mar 2021

I absolutely LOVED IT!

Profile Avatar Christina P. Mar 2021

I was able to relate on so many levels. This book really opens your mind up to your own life’s greenlights.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

Such an introspective listen. Inspiring and eye opening. Will listen again!

Profile Avatar Stephanie T. Mar 2021

Great life lessons.

Profile Avatar Jonathan M. Mar 2021

Wow, what a great listen! Took me by surprise, actually. Matthew has led such a remarkably interesting life, and to hear him tell it is even better than reading it; though I must confess, I would be reading it in his voice, regardless. His stories and recollections are captivating, and I often found myself waiting in the car until one was finished. The pace of the book moves seamlessly, once you get used to the wonky format, ie no real chapters, etc. Overall, I highly recommend this.

Profile Avatar Asian Baabe Feb 2021

A window to his soul... this book was amazing and I absolutely loved it. Having the author narrate it was the icing on the cake - thank you Matthew McConaughey.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

It made me feel amazing. The book is essential and the narrator is in tune with the message and the feeling

Profile Avatar Zham O. Feb 2021

Really enjoyed the book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

He is an amazing story teller! This was extremely well written!

Profile Avatar Marcus V. Feb 2021

Matthew is a pretty good story teller.

Profile Avatar Jacklyn V. Feb 2021

An outrageous tail of youth and maneuvering into adulthood with side tracts of fantastic proportions! His continued Respect for each of his parents thoughout it all is very impressive as well as his discovery of his own religious values !

Profile Avatar will Schofield Feb 2021

Great book, was definitely a green light!

Profile Avatar Kay L. Feb 2021

l am currently listening to Green Lights written and narrated b Matthew McConaughey. l really like hearing about his life in his voice. This is a very good book. It give you a different outlook on life.

Profile Avatar Nichola M. Feb 2021

Brilliant.

Profile Avatar Beth V. Feb 2021

Entertaining. Motivating. Inspiring. Perfection in narration by Matthew! Thank you for challenging me and making me think! "GREENLIGHT!"

Profile Avatar Sharina M. Feb 2021

I love this book! Reminiscing about that 3rd parking lot that hardly anyone parked in at Longview High School.

Profile Avatar Cory D. Feb 2021

I loved it !!!!! Thank you very much for writing it

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

Thank you for writing this book. My husband and I grew up so differently and he had a hard time with the way my 11 siblings communicate. After reading your book THREE times he understands that it’s OK. Not all families are sugar and spice and that’s ok. It’s what you take away from the experience. Again Mahalo Nui Loa for helping us see the Greenlights in our lives. Much love and wish you the best.

Profile Avatar Sophany Plantenberg Feb 2021

LOVE THIS BOOK!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

Raised the bar with excellent narration!

Profile Avatar Mario Feb 2021

I did not like this audiobook at first, but the more I listened, the more I loved it. Way to go Matthew. Greenlights!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2021

Blew my mind! Great book!

Profile Avatar David S. Feb 2021

Highly recommend, interesting and funny. His narration of the story couldn’t have been better to me.

Profile Avatar Heather M Crawford Jan 2021

I laughed so much and loved listening to the amazing adventures.

Profile Avatar Sabra G. Jan 2021

The part I most related to came at “I had been going to bed with an itchy butt and waking up with a stinky finger long enough.” Ha! Not because I had, but because I am facing daily life so busy yet so off-target from how I want to spend my time. Matthew’s periodic life evaluations are healthy and motivating. I love optimists! Thanks for the book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

Awesome from start to finish!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

Loved this book, loved that MM read it, made it even better than reading it! His description of Marriage may have been my favorite part. A definite read.

Profile Avatar Gloria R. Jan 2021

Like being able to go along the journey and pick up some lessons.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

Such a stunning book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

who better to narrate the book than the person who wrote it?! I loved this audiobook so much that I went and bought a hard copy. This was an easy listen, I was interested throughout the entire book. This book is an excellent choice for those who are just starting to get in to audiobooks. GreenLights is a book that is inspiring, and I believe that anyone who reads it will gain something good.

Profile Avatar Karen P. Jan 2021

Kept me entertained and gave a great insight into his life!

Profile Avatar Dawson P. Jan 2021

I loved hearing Matthew read this. I had no idea about his childhood or anything about his personal life and found it quite entertaining. His sense of humor is unique and I’m a fan now more than ever.

Profile Avatar Lizpierce2013 Jan 2021

Great stories! I Agree with all the reviews, you feel like you are listening to a friend tell you stories! Such a talented man with a great story to tell!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

Easy listening and Mathews enchanting accent keeps you engaged in every word he says. I love that he narrates his own story.

Profile Avatar Jared L. Jan 2021

Absolutely superb!

Profile Avatar Pat K. Jan 2021

I LOVED this book. He reads it like he talks. I enjoyed listening to it. In fact I finished it in 3 days. I felt that he was sitting next to me. I wish more books were read like this.

Profile Avatar Penny W. Jan 2021

What a fun audiobook! Matthew narrates his amusing, honest stories in his voice with his own chuckles and inflections tossed in. You feel like you’re sitting in a bar having a brewski with a friend. By the end, you feel like you are good, close friends with Matthew McConaughy. Highly recommend! Warning: strong language and adult content. Do not listen with kids around.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

This is a unique audiobook, I love it! I purposely did not read too much about what it was about so I didn't know what to expect. It is very inspirational and can make you giggle at times also.

Profile Avatar Anita L. Jan 2021

Loved this book!! Matthew is so engaging in his delivery and a master at the different accents. He is able to place the listener within the storyline he tells. A good insight into his life to date. Totally recommend this one!!

Profile Avatar Rebecca P. Dec 2020

Was curious on this book. I typically do not care to read or listen to books from celebrities. But this intro caught my attention. Listened to the entire book in one day. It is soo good. Inspiring, honest, intriguing, and best of all ... his honesty to himself, family, and integrity. Hearing his life and determination motivates me and even reminded me to stop and reflect my own life happiness. Highly recommend this book. Oh bonus, listening to him read. Was probably the best part. He told it in his version. I love listening to the author read. I feel more meaning from it.

Profile Avatar BigCat020 Dec 2020

As a young listener, this book added motivation and a line of sight to not always take the easy route but to face challengers and climb that hill. Pick your battles and keep on livin... L.I.V.I.N. Fantastic book

Profile Avatar Jeannie Kult Dec 2020

Wow! I loved the book as much as the author. I didn't know if I would enjoy the words as much as the man speaking the words but I was pleasantly surprised. Made me think, made me laugh and made me interested in my own life. what I have done, and haven't done. yet. I've always loved your work Matthew ❤ But now I think I know the man. Just keep living and I'll just keep watchin. Good luck, Jeannie

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2020

What a human and insightful memoir!!! The narration animated and bursting with vitality!!

Profile Avatar Dan T. Dec 2020

Cool book!

Profile Avatar Grant C. Dec 2020

great listen love the attitude love the vulnerability . honesty and morality ..

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2020

Entertaining

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2020

Well written and well spoken!!!

Profile Avatar Kim B. Dec 2020

I loved it!

Profile Avatar Stormi L. Dec 2020

I always loved Matthew M. This book is full of advice, getting you to realize how you can turn a bad situation (red light) into a good one (green light) I would say it's kind of self help but the McConaughey way, maybe the dazed & confused way. definitely would recommend

Profile Avatar Mclean Dec 2020

Very insightful, gonna start it again, couldn’t soak it all in in one try

Profile Avatar Brian J. Dec 2020

Matthew McConaughey is a consummate story teller, he lays out the events and guiding principals of his life in a very entertaining yet thought provoking book. I will recommend this book to everyone, and highly recommend they.get the audiobook version.

Profile Avatar Debra P. Dec 2020

Excellent book. I really enjoyed it! Makes me want to move to Austin

Profile Avatar Sarah V. Dec 2020

Loved it. Thank you

Profile Avatar Tom T. Dec 2020

GREENLIGHT: One of the best books over the past year!

Profile Avatar Gerald M. Nov 2020

Great insight , Greenlight

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2020

Amazing! Enlightening, funny, great listen! I will be listening again!

Profile Avatar Madle Nov 2020

Enjoyable. Funny. Unambiguously recommend the narrated version! Not sure it would have the same punch by just written word.

Profile Avatar Alyssa P. Nov 2020

Loved this. Matthew is one of my favorite actors and I love his voice! Great narration; great messages throughout.

Profile Avatar Kurt S Nov 2020

The intro’s pace and and straightforwardness was good but was not suitable when the first chapter began. It became tiresome after several minutes. I almost turned the book off but continued on. Eventually the tone and pace simmered down. What a relief. The rest of the book was entertaining with exception of moments that seemed like verbal barrages of tmi. I did like Matthew’s voice changes when he spoke in the second person’s character.

Profile Avatar Qtee180 Nov 2020

No one is going to tell your life story better than you and I think it was perfect to listen to McConaughey tell it! His stories and the wisdom he learned along the way is life-changing.

Profile Avatar Rae L. Nov 2020

I didn't want the book to end. Having the author narrate was the best possible idea for this book, especially since it was about his life. I loved it.

Profile Avatar Van D. Nov 2020

Outstanding!!! Getting to listen to Matthew for 6 hours was a huge bonus!!!

Profile Avatar Sandi T. Nov 2020

wow. one or two crass descriptions and a tiny bit of old school chauvinism to give an otherwise flawlessly inspired self narrative the tiniest of blemishes. spoken word, poetic prose, the marlborough man - matthew's voice could inspire a bull to grow teats.

Profile Avatar Filip B. Nov 2020

Love Matthew’s voice!

Profile Avatar George L. Nov 2020

After listening to MM talk to three of my favourite podcasters for a couple of hours each and being blown away by his depth and intellect, I was sure I'd want to check this out. I love non-fiction and success stories anyway, but I've also always loved McConaughey in films. He's such a good storyteller, and that soothing Texas drawl is like the icing on the cake. So much wisdom, philosophy and inspiration in this book. Words to live by, to learn from and take into your own life, whatever you're trying to achieve. Matt's the real deal.

Profile Avatar Tara T. Nov 2020

Interesting look into the stars life and family. He does a wonderful narration of his book on tape. you will find yourself smiling and laughing at the humor in his stories that translates well with his unique style of writing and speaking. Would recommend this book it gives you a positive message with a little more insight about the author. It’s a feel good read. Just keep LIVIN

Profile Avatar Mike B. Nov 2020

WTF are you waiting for? Ya'll HAVE to read or listen to this book. So raw, so genuine and such great nuggets of thought provoking questions, statements, quotes and bumper sticker words of wisdom. I laughed out loud to the point of almost peeing my pants, cried a bit and had some deep thinking throughout this entire book. Wherever you are at in this amazing journey of life, this one will help you re-center and truly make you question what is important, what makes us US and what the heck to do once we lock it in. Now I need to go on a road trip and sort some stuff out! Cheers to living our best life NOW!

Profile Avatar Tracy W. Nov 2020

I loved it. The stories were so heart told it was wonderful to listen too. I often smiled, laughed and sighed. I look forward to having the stories and his amazing voice in my life often. Thank you for the sharing your true life lessons and inspirations.

Profile Avatar Steve.C Nov 2020

Awesome book! Funny story’s and a great look inside the man

Profile Avatar Zach H. Nov 2020

Beautiful insights from a beautiful man: both of the body and the soul.

Profile Avatar Ray W. Nov 2020

this book has been more self illuminating and one I wish I had read at 17 running into life. thank you for taking your time to share this with us.

Profile Avatar Melanie P. Nov 2020

I love this book. I admire his vulnerability and learning about his experiences. He is inspiring. I also enjoy his creative mind.

Profile Avatar Patricia H. Nov 2020

This book is so funny and so real. I laughed and cried, played parts over and over. I just love the whole book. I felt such a connection and told my husband he had to read it or listen to it on tape like I did. Awesome is the best way I can describe it. Please write more!!!!

Profile Avatar EsmondFamily Nov 2020

Great book. Great lessons. Fun to listen to. Inspiring.!

Profile Avatar Vera L Nov 2020

It was a great book. His voice is easy to listen to. He is one of my favorite actors. This book made me laugh. Great book! Vera

Profile Avatar Trudy H. Oct 2020

A hoot! Enjoyed it all! Some laugh out loud moments! Interesting life insights! MM a great narrarator... Downloaded to hear again

Profile Avatar Torben S. Oct 2020

Terrific, engageing, cool and very, very nice!!!❤️

Profile Avatar Berva Lorraine H. Oct 2020

Definitely an artist in life and in the movies he has been part of. I enjoyed the view into his life, but he kept the mystery too.

Profile Avatar Ivie A. Oct 2020

A must listen to, then read. Will read again and again. Sending to my children and grands.

Profile Avatar Blake M. Oct 2020

Fantastic book, always been a big fan of his roles in movies but even bigger fan now, the best part was the narration by himself!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2020

A true poet - of literature and of life. I couldn't put it down - inspiring, educational and, of course, entertaining.

Profile Avatar Miss Rita Oct 2020

Loved it!!

Greenlights

Greenlights

Author: Matthew McConaughey
Read by: Matthew McConaughey
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