Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey is an award-winning actor, producer, and author best known for his Oscar-winning portrayal of Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club and equally acclaimed roles in popular films like Mud, True Detective, Magic Mike, and Interstellar. But before his fame as an actor, McConaughey was a best-selling author. He has published four books to date, each with its own unique strain of insight on life, love, and success.

In 2005, McConaughey released his memoir titled Greenlights. In this book, the actor shares stories from different stages of his life, from his childhood in Texas to his early days in the business, to his eventual success as an actor. The book offers readers’ life-lessons about “catching and appreciating the ‘greenlights’” and never settling for mediocrity. Through his candid reflection and life events, readers get a glimpse of McConaughey’s life as a Hollywood luminary and a Southern gentleman.

Two years after the release of Greenlights, McConaughey’s second book hit shelves. In Just Keep Livin’: Every day a choice, McConaughey sets the tone of the book, sharing the importance of healthy living and following down one’s dreams. In the book, McConaughey motivates, inspires and encourages readers to live their lives out loud, to experiment and to challenge convention. He offers readers his version of the life-lesson– “Just keep livin”. The book is a handbook for those seeking a meaningful, fulfilling life and those in pursuit of their dreams, who are not afraid to take risks.

McConaughey released his third book in 2015, a children’s novel titled, The Cowboy and the French Read. This book follows written lassos, a creative cowboy as he takes “on a delightful journey through the lush landscape of Texas to rescue his missing pony, Paintbrush”. Throughout the journey, the Cowboy meets new characters, experiences different cultures and learns to appreciate the differences in people. The Cowboy and the Frenchman reveals Matthew’s creativity, whimsical and warm storytelling.

McConaughey’s fourth book, aptly titled, Expansion of Thought, was released in 2020. In this book, McConaughey takes readers on his personal path of creative exploration, delving deep into the power of the mind and its mysterious potential. Drawing from life lessons, MCConaughey helps readers unlock the unlimited potential of their minds and illustrate the steps for unlocking creativity.

McConaughey’s books have been praised for marrying his thoughtful introspection with a never-ending optimism. His books can inspire readers striving to live a fulfilling and inspiring life, or encourage dreamers to take the necessary risks to make their dreams come true. Through his books, McConaughey has established himself as an inspiring, positive and humorous writer.