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Matthew McConaughey

Academy Award®–winning actor and New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey is a married man, a father of three children, and a loyal son and brother. He considers himself a storyteller by occupation, believes it’s okay to have a beer on the way to the temple, feels better with a day’s sweat on him, and is an aspiring orchestral conductor.
 
In 2009, Matthew and his wife, Camila, founded the just keep livin Foundation, which helps at-risk high school students make healthier mind, body, and spirit choices. In 2019, McConaughey became a professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as Minister of Culture/M.O.C. for the University of Texas and the City of Austin. McConaughey is also brand ambassador for Lincoln Motor Company, an owner of the Major League Soccer club Austin FC, and co-creator of his favorite bourbon on the planet, Wild Turkey Longbranch.

Books

Books for Scorpio Season

From the maiden to the scorpion, it’s Scorpio season from October 24 – November 22! Often misunderstood, Scorpio’s stinger takes undue significance in their popular reputation. But make no mistake–the stinger and hard shell of Scorpio should not imply aggression or danger but rather strong defenses protecting a deeply felt inner life. Like fellow water

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Coming Soon: Books from Barbra Streisand and Matthew McConaughey

Just announced from Viking, two huge celebrity titles are coming later this year! In September, connect with your little reader over wise and witty life lessons from Matthew McConaughey. In November, read about the life of one of the world’s most beloved superstars, Barbra Streisand, delivered in her own words. Check out more details about

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Greenlights: Your Journal, Your Journey

The Academy Award®–winning actor, father of three, and bestselling author of Greenlights distills more than three decades of journaling experience to help you reflect, seek clarity, and forge your own path with this life-changing practice.   Greenlights: Your Journal, Your Journey is a guided companion to the bestselling memoir Greenlights, filled with prompts, pithy quotes, adages, outlaw wisdom, and advice on

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