What do you think?
Rate this book
Dear Sebastian
Diagnosed with terminal cancer aged 34, Jordan Horgan gathered together words of wisdom and advice from a whole host of Irish people who have succeeded and excelled in life, for his 9-year old to draw inspiration from. With contributions from the likes of Gay Byrne, Christy Moore, Gloria Hunniford and Patrick Kielty. Jordan died in June 2008.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2009
2 people are currently reading
25 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
August 14, 2011
Sad story but short, interesting as a collection of letters but not engaging enough to call a good read.
January 30, 2022
A really nice idea for a book. I think a handful of the bits of advice given were very good.
December 10, 2012
Dear Sebastian is a collection of letters/e-mails written by prominent Irish icons, dedicated to Sebastian, of course. On the request of his late father, and later his grandma, these icons gave Sebastian their words of wisdom, inspirations and motivation as well as some advice.
For me, the letters are okay. But the thing is, if it's for me, I'd rather have a personalized letter by my very own father. These people, they don't know me like my father did. Yes, they're all very successful in their respective fields, but they're not related to me. They're not my hero.
Well, that's the way I see it. It's inspirational, though.
For me, the letters are okay. But the thing is, if it's for me, I'd rather have a personalized letter by my very own father. These people, they don't know me like my father did. Yes, they're all very successful in their respective fields, but they're not related to me. They're not my hero.
Well, that's the way I see it. It's inspirational, though.
November 17, 2015
An excellent book that reminds us that life is too short & tomorrow is never guaranteed. A father who finds out he hasn't long to live and has cancer asks a number of 'famous' personalities what general 'life advice' they would give his son after he passes away. This book contains many excerpts of such advice!
A book that really makes you think - and I didn't have dry eyes every time I read it!!
A book that really makes you think - and I didn't have dry eyes every time I read it!!
November 9, 2012
A book full of wisdom on how to live a full life, written by famous Irish people for a dying man's son. I loved reading the letters.
April 2, 2014
A father writes to many famous and influential people asking them for advice to pass onto his son as he learns he will die shortly. Makes you appreciate what you have!
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews