
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I prefer audiobooks to eye reading, and I usually acknowledge it as a matter of personal preference. In the instance of "Greenlights," though, it's absolutely crucial that you listen to the audiobook to get the most out of it.
Narrated by Matthew McConaughey, in his distinctive cowboy philosopher rhythms and intonations, you feel as though he's sitting at a bar with you, spinning yarns off the cuff as he recounts his wild past and doles out hard-earned advice.
It's refreshing to hear from an author who is so sure of his station in life, his approach and his priorities. He advocates taking risks, acting on gut instincts, taking the harder road for the sake of its difficulty and tossing aside comfort in favor of invigorating challenge.
It's hard to believe everything he says he has done is true, but also impossible not to be captivated by the truth that lurks behind his possible exaggerations. It's more fun to take McConaughey at his word and just hang on for the ride.
"Greenlights" is a glorious effort, and feels like undiluted truth from a bright and driven man's heart. I would listen to this again five or six times and cherish every moment.
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