Greenlights - L'arte di correre in discesa

Greenlights - L'arte di correre in discesa

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  • Create Date:2021-05-08 05:50:59
  • Update Date:2025-09-06
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  • Author:Matthew McConaughey
  • ISBN:8893883961
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Summary

"Sono in questa vita da cinquant'anni, ne scruto l'enigma da quarantadue, e da trentacinque tengo un diario pieno di idee su come risolverlo。 Appunti su successi e fallimenti, gioie e dolori, cose che mi hanno stupito o che mi hanno fatto ridere di cuore。 Appunti su come essere sereno。 Come stressarmi di meno。 Come godermela。 Come fare meno male agli altri。 Come fare meno male a me stesso。 Come diventare un brav'uomo。 Come dare un significato alla mia vita。 Come essere più io。 Solo di recente ho trovato il coraggio di riprendere in mano i miei diari: vi ho trovato storie del mio passato, lezioni apprese e dimenticate, poesie, preghiere, rimedi, convinzioni, alcune fotografie molto belle e un mucchio di adesividaparaurti (nel libro vi spiego cosa intendo)。 Ho trovato anche un filo conduttore, un approccio alla vita che mi ha dato soddisfazione allora e che funziona anche oggi: se sai come, e quando, affrontare le sfide, puoi sperimentare quello stato glorioso che io chiamo "greenlight", semaforo verde。 Così ho preso un biglietto di sola andata per il deserto, ed è nato questo libro: un album, una testimonianza, una storia della mia vita finora。 Qui sono racchiusi cinquant'anni di cose che ho sperimentato, sognato, inseguito, dato e ricevuto; alcune valide, altre vergognose。 Le volte in cui l'ho fatta franca, quelle in cui mi hanno beccato, e quelle in cui mi sono bagnato ballando sotto la pioggia。 Spero che sia come una medicina con un buon sapore, come un paio di aspirine invece del pronto soccorso, come un'astronave verso Marte senza bisogno di avere la patente e come le risate tra le lacrime。 È una lettera d'amore。 Alla vita。 (È anche un manuale per trovare più "greenlight" e su come imparare a gestire le delusioni。 Buona fortuna。)"

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Reviews

BJ

Such a fun book to listen to (McConaughey narrates)。 I laughed (a lot) and even shed a few tears。 I have always been a fan of the actor, Matthew McConaughey; but now I have an even greater admiration for the person-- the father, the husband, the fellow human。 I highly recommend this book, and particularly, the audiobook。

Tatiana Ursu

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers。 To view it, click here。 BEST。 THING。EVER!!NOW I ADMIRE THIS MAN EVEN MORE!!MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT ADVICE!MAY ALL THE THINGS IN OUR LIFE TURN INTO GREENLIGHTS!! :)

Amy

Who wouldn’t want to live as freely and honestly as Matthew McConaughey。 This book was wildly entertaining。

Erin

Audiobook is the only way to go with this。 I laughed aloud at parts and cringed at others。 Delightful。

Morgan Tucker

Alright (alright, alright), this was a STORY! I would call all of his tales “unbelievable”, had he not banished the word from his vocabulary。 Instead I’ll call them one of a kind, laugh till you cry hilarious, and memorable。 I thought Matthew McConaughey was cool before, but this book puts him at a whole new level。 This is a must listen to, as his iconic voice and laughing at his own stories makes for simply delicious entertainment。 I couldn’t stop listening to his marvelous tales; he is a true Alright (alright, alright), this was a STORY! I would call all of his tales “unbelievable”, had he not banished the word from his vocabulary。 Instead I’ll call them one of a kind, laugh till you cry hilarious, and memorable。 I thought Matthew McConaughey was cool before, but this book puts him at a whole new level。 This is a must listen to, as his iconic voice and laughing at his own stories makes for simply delicious entertainment。 I couldn’t stop listening to his marvelous tales; he is a true entertainer and liver of life to the fullest。 。。。more

Pudgy007

Alright alright alright。

Starla Rounsaville

I love this book!!

M。 [storme reads a lot]

Omg he played the bongos naked and was arrested。 5 stars just for that

Crystal David

Definitely listen to it! McConaughey is a very good story teller。 His inflections and laughter through out reading are great。 Seems like he’s telling his story directly to you。 He’s a strange bird, which made his story all the more interesting。

Alyssa Gonzales

If you are in between reading this book or listening to the audio version。。。 I HIGHLY recommend listening to the audio version。 Hearing Matthew read the book keeps you interested and laughing at some points。 “Do the things that you want instead of bending yourself to the wishes of others。 Prioritize your own self before anyone else。 And whatever you do, do nothing that jeopardizes your character。”

Dottie

I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook, read by the author, and it was absolutely wonderful。 Matthew McConaughey is an incredibly gifted story teller (and turns out, writer/poet!)。 This was a very enjoyable memoir to listen to。

Karen

I enjoyed this more as an audio book than I think I would have by reading it。 His voice and his manner of storytelling make it more fun, and even though he speaks of life lessons and has profound insights, his tone and the addition of his laughter makes you realize that he also doesn’t take himself too seriously。

Lakshmi

Wonderful readEnjoyed all small anecdotes and life experiences

Samantha Sipowicz

Irreverent, cocky, and larger than life, MM presents his story of his life (so far)。 To achieve all he has one’s gotta have a balance of honesty, arrogance, bravado and most of all talent。 MM’s talent in writing, in acting and in living life on his own terms reads like a movie script - which makes sense since he was a filmmaking major at UT in Austin。 Local boy made good this memoir is an enjoyable read - but much richer, by far, as an audio book。

Jamie Leach

An interesting look into Matthew McConaughey's like and the way he has moved through it so far。 He has done a lot of amazing things including, living in an RV and traveling across the nation。 Like all of us, his life is full of ups and downs, but he has decided to focus on the ways the hard things turn into good things。 We could all benefit from this perspective。 An interesting look into Matthew McConaughey's like and the way he has moved through it so far。 He has done a lot of amazing things including, living in an RV and traveling across the nation。 Like all of us, his life is full of ups and downs, but he has decided to focus on the ways the hard things turn into good things。 We could all benefit from this perspective。 。。。more

Meg Gegler

rounded up - would recommend on audiobook - not sure i understood the point or storyline otherwise

Pablo Tamayo

Un excelente libro, recomiendo muchísimo escuchar la versión de audiolibro narrada por él mismo。Sentí durante todo el libro como si un amigo/conocido me estuviera contando no solo de las experiencias de su vida pero de la forma en la que lo han formado, y todo explicando su filosofía de vida que esta directamente ligada a la analogía de un semáforo, rojo amarillo y VERDE。 Si antes de este libro pensaba que era un buen modelo y que valía la pena replicar algunos de sus hábitos y costumbres en mi Un excelente libro, recomiendo muchísimo escuchar la versión de audiolibro narrada por él mismo。Sentí durante todo el libro como si un amigo/conocido me estuviera contando no solo de las experiencias de su vida pero de la forma en la que lo han formado, y todo explicando su filosofía de vida que esta directamente ligada a la analogía de un semáforo, rojo amarillo y VERDE。 Si antes de este libro pensaba que era un buen modelo y que valía la pena replicar algunos de sus hábitos y costumbres en mi vida, después de este libro estoy convencido de que todo hombre que esta en una búsqueda de encontrar su carrera profesional o que esta en un proceso de entender que es lo que realmente valora en su vida debería de leer este libro。 Algunas de las ideas que más me llamaron la atención de este libro:La constante mención de la importancia que tiene la familia, el tiempo de calidad y el respeto, como actos que en su momento pueden parecer duros casi siempre tiene una intención de amor y de formación detrás de ellos, como no necesariamente tienes que vivir al pie de la letra TODO lo que te enseñaron tus papás, el hombre/mujer se hace cuando forma sus propias convicciones muchas veces influenciadas por las ideas o valores que los padres comparten con sus hijos。Espera a que te necesiten, en una carrera creativa y en la actuación es muy fácil que te centres a tener un éxito inmediato, y por lo tanto es fácil que te vean como una persona que necesita más de lo que aporta, formate, vive tu vida, la oportunidad llegara, y cuando llegue estarás más preparado para ella porque estuviste viviendo todo este tiempo, no esperando en la puerta a que te abrieran。Toma el destino en tus propias manos, si realmente quieres algo búscalo, si tienes un sueño busca como puedes hacerlo tangible, si quieres irte de viaje vete, las cosas se podrán arreglar después, si te gusta esa mujer ve por ella, me gusto mucho su ejemplo de como buscaba el rol protagonista en las películas y era dispuesto a actuar el carácter del personaje en forma de audición en la casa del director, en un restaurante en donde sea。 Si quieres que algo pase, hazlo。 El valor que hay en la soledad, al ser este un libro de su vida cuenta que lo pudo escribir pasando tiempos de soledad, y el echo de que una persona de su estatura recomiende el pasar tiempos solo, vivir una vulnerabilidad ante nuestro peor crítico, gozar nuestros triunfos pasados, llorar y reír de nuestros errores, y simplemente el ser humanos, da mucha paz a una persona que esta por empezar conscientemente el viaje de su vida。 Prefiero ser bueno en 3 cosas que normal en 6, somos seres con capacidades limitadas, y la idea que plantea que prefiere ser un excelente padre, esposo y actor, en ves de ser un buen actor, padre, esposo, productor, escritor etc etc alimenta la idea del valor que hay en reinventarse y plantear jerarquías dentro de las cosas que queremos hacer(deseos, sueños) y las cosas que tenemos que hacer(responsabilidades)。Este libro me hizo pensar, reír y llorar, lo recomiendo muchísimo y aún más en su formato auditivo, esta lleno de joyitas de conocimiento y consejos que aplican para niños, adolescentes, profesionales, padres e hijos, jefes y colaboradores。 De esos libros que leeré otra vez en unos 5-10 años y estoy seguro entenderé de una forma completamente distinta。5/5 。。。more

Austin Haukinz

This book is filled with exactly the types of stories you’d expect from an over-confident, self-fulfilling existentialist。 Be it bizarre or inspiring, Greenlights is most certainly entertaining。 I throughly enjoyed this book。 Now it’s hard to say what a celebrity can really tell us about life experience。 That said, I walk way having learned there are different ways of doing things and having gained a few new one-liners。 Pick this one up for a laugh or maybe a new perspective, just don’t over thi This book is filled with exactly the types of stories you’d expect from an over-confident, self-fulfilling existentialist。 Be it bizarre or inspiring, Greenlights is most certainly entertaining。 I throughly enjoyed this book。 Now it’s hard to say what a celebrity can really tell us about life experience。 That said, I walk way having learned there are different ways of doing things and having gained a few new one-liners。 Pick this one up for a laugh or maybe a new perspective, just don’t over think it。 。。。more

Shelly Churchill

I recommend listening to the audiobook。 He reads it himself and added so much to the stories he told。 I enjoyed Greenlights!

Miriam Huppert

I didn't think I would ever say that I enjoyed a book about Matthew McConaughey's wet dreams but here we are。 I didn't think I would ever say that I enjoyed a book about Matthew McConaughey's wet dreams but here we are。 。。。more

Breeze Horr

Wooo that man 😍

Amber Chance

Hilarious! That is the best way to describe this book。 What a life he’s lived。 His family seemed a mess but made such an impact on the man he is。 His stories are “unbelievable” (get it?)。 And he made his life。 He didn’t wait for it to be made for him。 He actively pursued it and did so well with it。 Still had no idea Dazed and Confused was his first movie。。。it’s probably my favorite!I read this via audiobook。 Bonus: it’s read by the author and he brings that extra something special to it!

Amy

So pleasantly surprised with this memoir。 Matthew McConaughey is a poet。 Loved his ways with words, his use of alliteration within his prose。 I listened to the audiobook just to hear him narrate which was totally worth it to hear his warm voice, his laugh。。。he is such a great storyteller! (But he’s not the greatest tbh at other peoples accents。。 just saying)

Aj Greenman

As for me, I like this book。

Susi

If you get the chance listen to the audio book!

Becky

Wow! When this book was being promoted, I was intrigued but wasn't sure if I wanted to read it。 Matthew McConaughey sometimes comes off as arrogant- but after a strong recommendation, I made it a must read。 I loved it! It has given me a lot of respect McConaughey。 Though he's had some blessings in his life, he is also full of hard work and focus。 He's made his own luck。 He does have an extreme amount of confidence, but he also projects the confidence to go for what he wants。 You don't get what y Wow! When this book was being promoted, I was intrigued but wasn't sure if I wanted to read it。 Matthew McConaughey sometimes comes off as arrogant- but after a strong recommendation, I made it a must read。 I loved it! It has given me a lot of respect McConaughey。 Though he's had some blessings in his life, he is also full of hard work and focus。 He's made his own luck。 He does have an extreme amount of confidence, but he also projects the confidence to go for what he wants。 You don't get what you don't ask for。 He's also appreciative of his success and good fortune。 He is very grounded。 He knows- after many hours of reflection- what is important to him in his life (faith and family) and keeps that the center of all his choices。 Not everyone can afford to take months off for introspection, but I give him credit for knowing that is what he needed and getting himself back on track。 The book is honest, he owns up to some mistakes and bad choices, but also touts the lessons he learned from them and makes future choices accordingly。 He is and appreciative and grateful to the people who lead him and helped him along the way。 I was reading this book wanting to purchase copies for my daughters to read。 Maybe there are some things in here a mother shouldn't tell her daughters, but the overall message of faith, love, and hardwork is a valuable one。 Many many good points in this book, and makes you evaluate your paths to a good life。 Excellent book- enjoyed it very much, and will watch Matthew's continued career with renewed interest and respect。 The audio version is very entertaining- read by McConaughey himself。 。。。more

Kelly

Not just another celebrity memoir, this book is fantastic。

KATHRYN SEIDLER

Very enjoyableI really enjoyed this, however I am also an admirer of Matthew McConaughey and his work - particularly the latter after he eschewed rom coms。 A privilege to read his own story。

Aster bibliophile

Must read ! I’ve received so much wisdom from this book ! I’ve never related to anyone more in my life than Mcconaughey especially in terms of spiritual journey ! Read this book carefully take in every word 。Thank you thank you thank you 。

Upen

BEAUTIFUL AND INSPIRATIONAL!!Such a stunning book into the life and mind of Matthew McConaughey。 It will make you laugh, it will make you see hope, it will make you believe the impossible is possible。 The time is now for us all