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"“We are not here to tolerate our differences, we are here to accept them. We are not here to celebrate our sameness, we are here to salute our distinctions. We are not born into equal circumstances, or with equal abilities, but we should have equal opportunity. ” So, now and then, a book comes along that feels less like reading and more like sitting on a pier watching the sunset and listening to someone tell the wildest accounts of their life. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey is exactly that kind of book. Part memoir, part life guide, this book is a mix of unforgiving charm, unexpected wisdom, and the kind of honesty that catches you off guard. The narrative is a refreshing departure from what you would expect from a celebrity. Truth be told, this book delivers something that is honestly unexpectedly inspiring. I didn’t agree with everything nor at times understood what it was that he was trying to say, but I did appreciate the sentiment of his words. Because at its very core, the book is a story about learning to trust detours, appreciate the pauses, and recognize that sometimes, the red lights turn green when we are ready to move forward. Perhaps one of the biggest lessons from McConaughey’s discussion is that “there's a way to catch and create greenlights for ourselves and others at the same time. ” A required 4-star read!"