Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
By Greenlights
What is the Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey?
Matthew McConaughey's memoir-in-essays draws on decades of journals, letters, and personal anecdotes to share hard-won life philosophies about making the most of adversity and opportunity alike. The voice is unmistakably his — charming, philosophical, and candid about failures alongside successes.
What are the pros?
- Authentic voice and reads unlike typical celebrity memoirs
- Funny, engaging, and surprisingly philosophical
- Short essays make it easy to read in sessions
What are the cons?
- Some advice is highly personal and hard to generalize
- Non-linear structure may frustrate some readers