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‘Genuinely moving . . . a treasure trove of practical advice’
(Irish Independent )Product Description
Every parent’s fear is not to be there for their child, to answer their questions, to give them advice and guide them through life.
When Jordan Ferguson was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of thirty-four and told he had only months to live, a psychologist advised him to write a letter to his nine year old son Sebastian for when he wasn’t there – a letter with words and advice to help him when he was growing up. But Jordan wanted to leave a lasting legacy for his son. He decided to gather together words of wisdom and advice from a host of Irish people who have succeeded and excelled in life. The result is Dear Sebastian, a collection of letters to a young boy from writers, politicians, artists, clergy, sports stars, musicians and business people with their poignant, honest and inspirational thoughts on living life in the best way possible. The letters in Dear Sebastian deal with the pain of loss but above all they speak of hope, of the optimism of life, and the enduring power of love.
Jordan passed away quickly and without having had the chance to write his own letter to Sebastian. In his final days, he asked his mother to complete the book. She gave him her word that she would do this. Jordan died on 27 June 2008.
Dear Sebastian is a father’s remarkable legacy of love to his son.
Contributors include: Gay Byrne, Ronan O’Gara, Shay Given, Derek Davis, Christy Moore, Pat Kenny, JP McManus, Gloria Hunniford, John Magnier, Daniel O’Donnell, Sr Stan, Brian Cowen TD, Pauline Bewick, Patrick Kielty, Nicky Byrne and many others.
When Jordan Ferguson was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of thirty-four and told he had only months to live, a psychologist advised him to write a letter to his nine year old son Sebastian for when he wasn’t there – a letter with words and advice to help him when he was growing up. But Jordan wanted to leave a lasting legacy for his son. He decided to gather together words of wisdom and advice from a host of Irish people who have succeeded and excelled in life. The result is Dear Sebastian, a collection of letters to a young boy from writers, politicians, artists, clergy, sports stars, musicians and business people with their poignant, honest and inspirational thoughts on living life in the best way possible. The letters in Dear Sebastian deal with the pain of loss but above all they speak of hope, of the optimism of life, and the enduring power of love.
Jordan passed away quickly and without having had the chance to write his own letter to Sebastian. In his final days, he asked his mother to complete the book. She gave him her word that she would do this. Jordan died on 27 June 2008.
Dear Sebastian is a father’s remarkable legacy of love to his son.
Contributors include: Gay Byrne, Ronan O’Gara, Shay Given, Derek Davis, Christy Moore, Pat Kenny, JP McManus, Gloria Hunniford, John Magnier, Daniel O’Donnell, Sr Stan, Brian Cowen TD, Pauline Bewick, Patrick Kielty, Nicky Byrne and many others.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first heard about this book when listening to a podcast, and Patrick Kielty was talking about it and he said it was one of his favourite books.
I am loving this book, really makes you think about it and makes you realise your life really isn't that bad, when others are going through what this family went through... some letters are pretty lame and short but most are very interesting and good advice. Its amazing how they got so many famous and people in power to send letters back to them..
Definitely worth a read and would recommend this book to anyone that likes an interesting real life book.
I am loving this book, really makes you think about it and makes you realise your life really isn't that bad, when others are going through what this family went through... some letters are pretty lame and short but most are very interesting and good advice. Its amazing how they got so many famous and people in power to send letters back to them..
Definitely worth a read and would recommend this book to anyone that likes an interesting real life book.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
have cried and laughted reading this book what a great legacy Sebastian has from his dad and with help from his granny.everyone has been touched by cancer at some stage in there life and this book is a very sad and touching book.
Format:Hardcover
Would love to review this item but I have yet to receive it......I am hoping that I will enjoy it eventually! Not happy at all!
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