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By: Matthew McConaughey
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The debut picture book by Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey—adapted for audio

Just because I’m in the race,

doesn’t mean I’m fully ready.

Just because I’m shaking,

doesn’t mean that I’m not steady.

Have you ever felt worried and excited at the same time?

Have you ever had your feelings hurt but forgiven someone anyway?

Have you ever thought there was more than one right answer to a question?

That’s because contradictions are all around us. And they make us who we are.

Filled with his trademark humor and wisdom, Academy Award-winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author Matthew McConaughey has crafted a soulful and irreverent collection of life lessons that empowers listeners, big and small, to celebrate how we are all full of possibility.

Why? Just because.

©2023 Matthew McConaughey (P)2023 Listening Library Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction Social & Life Skills Witty Inspiring

Critic reviews

"Charming and thought-provoking proof that we all contain multitudes."—Kirkus Reviews

"The homespun homilies effectively communicate that everyone’s a complex being trying their best, that things move on—and that life can be alright, alright, alright."—Publishers Weekly
Profound Message • Inspirational Content • Outstanding Performance • Powerful Affirmations • Beautiful Truths
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Short to point the on how to reflect on other and life. Just let go

Because

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I have this book 5 stars because I trust Matthew McConaughey's words of advice. He's more than just a movie star, He's someone who cares.

Just Because... It's Matthew...

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This book was real, things we know already but didn’t think about. No matter what age group this was intended for it really hits home. In my life currently this was an eye opener! It made sense! It helped! I really love the realness!!!!!

Realness

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I’m a mental health professional. Been Working in the schools with Native American youth since 2004.
I shall share copies of this book with students, and play the audiobook performed by Mr. Matthew M himself. That way we can read along, with him and hear his artistic rhythms. Very grateful, and blessings up!

Existential Thought intro

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This is a short sweet book. It rings true and makes you think. I think this would be a great book to read to the little ones and a great book for young adults to read. With all of the negativity in our world right now, this book is refreshing!

Makes you think!

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Simple words with deep meanings hit hard, “just because” opens the mind to more perspectives that are right in front of us. It means so much more too when Matthew McConaughey reads it, that bit of extra feeling and tone is such a gift.

Simplicity and profundity.

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Loved this & def something that needed to accidentally fall into my lap right now! Makes you open your eyes of possibilities & how something may seem, isn’t always how it really is.

Must need no matter what age

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Love the. way it was read . It was so well written and spoken clearly!I love it very much . I would read it over and over again .

Just Because

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Hope your children keep inspiring you to write more children's books. I will be getting the actual book for my niece and nephews. keep it up Mathew. You are an awesome Human being. we are lucky to experience you and your family in our lifetime.

Thank you

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Wish it was more of a book instead of an essay. There is potential to break down his tidbits of information into something that has more depth.

Because I listened

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