41 pages 1 hour read

Greenlights

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020

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Essay Topics

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Define “outlaw logic” and explain the impact it has had on McConaughey’s upbringing and life choices.

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How does McConaughey navigate the tension between persistence and surrender? Refer to at least three examples from the book.

3.

How does McConaughey define greenlights? How useful do you think that others would find his philosophy for catching more greenlights?

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