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Read By: Matthew McConaughey Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2020 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780593294185

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

19

Longest Chapter Length:

71:41 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

21:11 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Synopsis

If you're looking for an entertaining audiobook that will make you laugh, cry, and think, then you should check out Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. Not only does he narrate the book himself, but he also includes a number of original songs and spoken word pieces that bring the book to life. The audiobook chronicles McConaughey's interesting life, from his childhood in Texas to his Hollywood career. He shares stories about his famous movies, including how he prepared for his role in Dallas Buyers Club and what it was like working with Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. But Greenlights is more than just a memoir; it's also a collection of wisdom and advice that will inspire listeners to chase their dreams and live their best lives. So if you're looking for a motivation boost, be sure to give Greenlights a listen.

"A lively and thought provoking book filled with insights into Matthew's quicksilver and fascinating character. At times humble, others bordering on arrogance, he is always extremely likeable. He shoots from the hip, in a brave and personable way exposes lots about himself. It always feels truthful. There are interesting tales to hear, the book is read by Matthew himself which gives an added dimension of authenticity. An unusual star with deep faith and longlasting love of his wife. Compelling!"

— Cary B (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “McConaughey’s performance is a tour-de-force one-man show…[in] an audiobook that is much like an experimental film…McConaughey charms and enchants with his Texas twang…Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”

    — AudioFile
  • “A brilliant memoir.”

    — The Times (London)
  • “Delightfully voicey.”

    — GQ magazine
  • “McConaughey’s own story is arguably more interesting than any character he has embodied on the silver screen over the decades.”

    — USA Today
  • “An inspired memoir that celebrates the idea that it’s the journey rather than the destination that will fulfill us.”

    — Michael Connelly, New York Times bestselling author
  • “McConaughey is a talented actor and a fine writer but a total genius at living. He attacks life with an exhilarating ferocity.”

    — Lawrence Wright, New York Times bestselling author
  • “An entertaining autobiography, a delightful adventure story, a very funny comedy, a wise self-help guide, an inspiring argument for love and family, and a candid tale of spiritual and personal discovery. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”

    — John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, co-author of Conscious Leadership
  • Matthew McConaughey’s book is exactly what we needed after the frenzy of Campaign 2020. . . . [A] much-needed breather . . . [and] a recuperative journey . . . it is both calming and laugh, laugh, laugh-out-loud funny.

    — Hugh Hewitt, The Washington Post
  • A delightful surprise, full of stories that [haven’t] been shared on late night talk shows or made headlines over the years. It’s a wild ride to be sure, but if you enjoy McConaughey and all of the eccentricities and contradictions that come with him, it’s one you won’t want to miss.

    — Texas Monthly
  • A brilliant memoir . . . [Greenlights] is unmistakeably ‘a book that only Matthew McConaughey could have written.’ This is a good thing.

    — The Times Magazine (UK)
  • McConaughey’s own story is arguably more interesting than any character he has embodied on the silver screen over the decades.

    — USA Today
  • Delightfully voicey.

    — GQ“McConaughey’s approach to memoir is the opposite of careful, instead opting for pure candor. . . . Taken together, the stories in Greenlights paint the picture of someone who could not care less of what the world thinks of him, which has—not coincidentally—resulted in lots of people in the world liking the actor and his work.
  • At its best moments, Greenlights . . . delivers memorable life lessons.

    — Pico Iyer, Air Mail
  • Candid . . . Greenlights is more than an autobiography, far more than a comedy or a series of adventures. The author gives us a lively look at his life in and out of his movies and provides readers with an honest look at who he is.

    — The Florida Times-Union
  • McConaughey is a talented actor and a fine writer, but a total genius at living. He attacks life with an exhilarating ferocity. This is a wildly unexpected and delightful book you can’t just read, you have to experience.

    — Lawrence Wright, author of The End of October
  • It shouldn’t surprise you that this book is good, but it will surprise you just how good it is.
 Wise and entertaining, this is an inspiring memoir and how-to from one of the great outlaw philosophers and artists of our time.

    — Ryan Holiday, author of The Daily Stoic
  • A Renaissance man on the big screen, McConaughey shows he is the same on the page. Mystical and spiritual but mostly just wonderful, Greenlights is an inspired memoir that celebrates the idea that it’s the journey rather than the destination that will fulfill us.

    — Michael Connelly, author of Fair Warning
  • Written with great intensity and rare candor, Greenlights is a whirlwind of wisdom that’s as singular and fervent as its author. Read the book, experience the behind-the-scenes adventures, then pursue your own greenlights full throttle.

    — Shaka Smart, head coach, men’s basketball, The University of Texas at Austin
  • I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    — John Mackey, co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market, co-author of Conscious Leadership

Awards

  • #1 New York Times bestseller
  • #1 Amazon bestseller
  • A New York Times Bestseller in Audio
  • Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
  • An Audible.com bestseller
  • A London Guardian Best Book of the Year

Greenlights Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.864864864864865 out of 54.864864864864865 out of 54.864864864864865 out of 54.864864864864865 out of 54.864864864864865 out of 5 (4.86)
5 Stars: 34
4 Stars: 2
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 1
1 Stars: 0
Narration: 4.916666666666667 out of 54.916666666666667 out of 54.916666666666667 out of 54.916666666666667 out of 54.916666666666667 out of 5 (4.92)
5 Stars: 34
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 1
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 4.705882352941177 out of 54.705882352941177 out of 54.705882352941177 out of 54.705882352941177 out of 54.705882352941177 out of 5 (4.71)
5 Stars: 29
4 Stars: 2
3 Stars: 2
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 1
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — MICHAEL SCHEER, 1/24/2025
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    — David Norris, 12/30/2024
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    — sojan parappilly, 12/21/2024
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    — 11/27/2024
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    — Jenni Van Ert, 10/26/2024
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Elena Alexandrova, 5/18/2024
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    — Melinda Olsen, 5/10/2024
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    " I love this book. The part that is the best is it is written AND read by Matthew McConaughey himself. I'll probably listen to this book again sometime. "

    — JPend, 10/10/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Shannon Dean, 9/21/2023
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — 9/12/2023
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    " This has given me the green light to follow my dreams and be strong. Thanks "

    — Hopeful, 9/9/2023
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    " Following Mathew and his experiences was quit exciting Hearing it with his own voice was suooer fun I definitely will hear it again "

    — Nina, 8/14/2023
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    — Nina, 8/14/2023
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    — 7/28/2023
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    — Margaret lindsay, 6/20/2023
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — 5/8/2023
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    — Erika Wasserman, 3/14/2023
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    " This is a great book. Thoughtful and thought provoking. Love the inside look at an "A-list" actor, and everyday life... "

    — Rusty, 2/22/2023
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    " Loved this book, the depth, honesty and insight has me quoting sections to my friends. Much more to this than the Hollywood star persona "

    — Picko, 2/12/2023
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    — VU DUNG, 2/9/2023
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    — Rebecca Flannigan, 1/18/2023
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    " Attracted by McConaughey-the-actor, happy the book helped to re-confirm his talent by discovering the person behind his characters - a true and real human being with his virtues and flaws, values and principles. Respect. And thanks for sharing. "

    — AlexS, 11/23/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — 11/13/2022
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    " Great book and and an awesome story! Definitely a must read! "

    — BRSVA, 10/10/2022
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    " Very entertaining! Down to earth- had no idea who he was besides his movies. It was nice to hear who he really is outside of the moviescreen. "

    — ANR, 5/16/2022
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    " The story is pure and honest, inspiring, un-pretensious and a great guide for life. "

    — CPharoah, 4/26/2022
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Story Rating: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    — Terry Clekis, 2/1/2022
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    — 11/1/2021
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    " It was entertaining, I liked that he was honest, straight forward, narrated the book himself and had some good lessons in there. Not sure I was as motivational as I wanted, but more of a decent biography. You definitely have to like Matthew M to begin with. "

    — Rachel, 10/27/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book, highly recommend, very entertaining. Matthew does a great job "

    — LW, 10/20/2021
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    — Kelley Brugner, 9/9/2021
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    " I loved this book. It's now my most favorite read of all time. McConaughey is a distinctive and unique narrator, so much so I felt that I knew him personally. His ideas and insight to the drama we call life, is certainly a road map to finding the "Greenlights" and moving along with our own journey. I bought the hardcopy so I could see for myself the bumper stickers!!! Don't miss this book. It's an inspiration... "

    — Linda, 8/12/2021
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    " I would highly recommend Greenlights to any adult. The storyline is so compelling and having Matthew narrate his own story is captivating. "

    — LAG, 6/28/2021
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    " Thank you Matthew! This book has helped me find myself again. Each breath feels lot sweeter. My spirit feels renewed. I have faith and hope that God has a good plan for my life! I’ll "keep on livin’ “and keep on lovin’ "

    — Andres Villanueva , 5/18/2021
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    " I am not sure what I expected, not necessarily a Matthew McConaghey fan, but was intrigued by the title and what he had to say. I thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook, because McConaughey was his true self in the reading, I'm not sure it would have been as good, as a just read book. It inspired, made me laugh, and made me do some deep thinking. I would suggest it for a good trip audiobook. "

    — Cheryl D., 5/9/2021
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    — Joel David McGrath, 5/4/2021
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    " Love hearing his voice. This was my first audiobook. I loved it. "

    — M.A.R.D.H., 4/28/2021

About Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award–winning actor, a married man, a father of three children, and a loyal son and brother. He considers himself a storyteller by occupation, believes it’s okay to have a beer on the way to the temple, feels better with a day’s sweat on him, and is an aspiring orchestral conductor. In 2009, he and his wife, Camila, founded the just keep livin Foundation, which helps at-risk high school students make healthier mind, body, and spirit choices. In 2019, he became a professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as minister of culture for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. He is also brand ambassador for Lincoln Motor Company, an owner of the Major League Soccer club Austin FC, and co-creator of his favorite bourbon on the planet, Wild Turkey Longbranch.