Sebastian Terry – 100 Things
Synopsis from www.borders.com.au
Everyone has at least one thing they want to do before they die. Some even write a list. But how many goals and dreams on this list are actually ever achieved? At the ripe-old age of 26, Sebastian Terry realised that like most people, he had not achieved anything on his long-forgotten list. The death of a close friend combined with a naturally abstract view on life sparks a moment of clarity.
In the midst of overseas trip, Sebastian decided to put pen to paper and created a list of 100 Things. His goal, to tick off everything on that list. It’s the start of a crazy, no holds barred adventure that sees Sebastian travel to the ends of the earth on a quest to prove that anything is possible, including true fulfillment.
Along the way, Sebastian strives to raise $100,000 for Camp Quality, a fantastic organisation creating happiness for children and families affected by Cancer.
Support for the journey has been unexpected and also world-wide “What started as a journey based on my own goals and imagination has turned into something so much bigger. Never in a million years did I think anyone would take inspiration from this trip, but I now receive emails from people everywhere offering support, asking for advice and even thanking me! It’s very humbling”
Seb Terry 100 Things is a humorous, action packed adventure dedicated to anyone who’s ever worried about their age, or dreamt about living every day like it was their last.
CHRIS’ REVIEW
When I saw this book on the shelf just prior to Christmas I knew it was right up my alley and so added it to my list. Little did I know that this book was all about lists and the journey taken so far by Sebastian Terry to cross things off during his lifetime. Having a bucket list in your mid twenties is probably not the norm but Seb has an amazing insights on life and he is driven by his values and achieving his dreams whilst inspiring others along the way.
What I really like about this book is that it starts off with the death of a friend prompting Seb to make changes in his life. But as he meets people around the world and ticks items off his list the goal becomes about others not himself.
It is an interesting transformation and what Seb has done takes courage to go against the idea of financial security to be where he has to be which could be anywhere in the world at any time.
An easy read as it is broken into short chapters, some covering items on the list, others on insights and lessons. I’m looking forward to seeing this story continue on the www.100things.com.au website.


