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Live Like Sean: Important Life Lessons from My Special-Needs Son
When my son Sean was born with special needs, his mother and I were told he would never be “normal” and we mourned for the life we had imagined for him. We thought we would have to be his teacher and protector, more so than the typical child. However, we quickly learned that lessons can come from the most unlikely places and that our world would be changed for the better in ways we could have never envisioned. . . all because of Sean.

Before he died on Father’s Day 2019, Sean taught me valuable life lessons that only became more pronounced upon his passing. He taught me how to build strong, authentic relationships. He taught me how to live in the moment. He taught me how to feel gratitude. Mostly, he taught me how to live like Sean, and these lessons are his legacy.

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Live Like Sean: Important Life Lessons from My Special-Needs Son
When my son Sean was born with special needs, his mother and I were told he would never be “normal” and we mourned for the life we had imagined for him. We thought we would have to be his teacher and protector, more so than the typical child. However, we quickly learned that lessons can come from the most unlikely places and that our world would be changed for the better in ways we could have never envisioned. . . all because of Sean.

Before he died on Father’s Day 2019, Sean taught me valuable life lessons that only became more pronounced upon his passing. He taught me how to build strong, authentic relationships. He taught me how to live in the moment. He taught me how to feel gratitude. Mostly, he taught me how to live like Sean, and these lessons are his legacy.

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Live Like Sean: Important Life Lessons from My Special-Needs Son

Live Like Sean: Important Life Lessons from My Special-Needs Son

Live Like Sean: Important Life Lessons from My Special-Needs Son

Live Like Sean: Important Life Lessons from My Special-Needs Son

Overview

When my son Sean was born with special needs, his mother and I were told he would never be “normal” and we mourned for the life we had imagined for him. We thought we would have to be his teacher and protector, more so than the typical child. However, we quickly learned that lessons can come from the most unlikely places and that our world would be changed for the better in ways we could have never envisioned. . . all because of Sean.

Before he died on Father’s Day 2019, Sean taught me valuable life lessons that only became more pronounced upon his passing. He taught me how to build strong, authentic relationships. He taught me how to live in the moment. He taught me how to feel gratitude. Mostly, he taught me how to live like Sean, and these lessons are his legacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626347571
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Press
Publication date: 01/19/2021
Sales rank: 1,116,453
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

An entrepreneur, advocate, and published author, TJ Nelligan is a man of action who has made it his life's mission to serve and benefit others. 

Taking nearly three decades worth of expertise as a leading sports marketing executive at Nelligan Sports Marketing and Host Communications, Nelligan significantly raised the status of the Special Olympics domestically when he took on one of his most rewarding roles, Chairman and CEO of the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. Nelligan's involvement with Special Olympics New Jersey began in 1995, including serving as a Board Member for 16 years (1995–2011), Chairman from 2001 to 2003, and Chairman of the 2014 USA Games Board from 2011 to 2015.

Inspired by the sudden and tragic passing of his son, Sean, on Father's Day 2019, Nelligan wrote this book as a way to remember what an amazing person he was, and it gave him an opportunity to memorialize all of their experiences together. Live Like Sean allows the reader to witness the world through the eyes of a special-needs person and shows them that life lessons can come from the most unlikely places.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 1

Introduction 5

1 Be Grateful 7

2 Be Present 17

3 Be Friendly 27

4 Be a Good Friend 41

5 Be Loud and Proud 55

6 Be Brave 65

7 Be Proactive 77

8 Be Accepting 93

9 Be Happy 109

10 Be Passionate and Persistent 125

11 Be an Inspiration 135

Appendix: Letters of Love 145

About the Author 189

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Live Like Sean is a wonderful book that, like Sean himself, will stay in your heart long after you turn the final page.”
—Harlan Coben, New York Times best-selling author of The Boy from the Woods

“A book for anyone who has ever been fiercely inspired by a child—which should be everyone.”
—Mitch Albom, New York Times best-selling author of Finding Chika

Through the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, I had the great fortune to get to know Sean and his amazing family. With both a Montville and Hoboken connection, we immediately forged a friendship. Sean taught me about strength, resiliency, and mostly, patience. Live Like Sean provides a brief look into a life that touched so many and is a must-read about how life lessons can come from the most unexpected sources. Sean was a shining presence who impacted all who knew him, and he will be missed.
—Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro, New York Times best -selling author and CEO, Carlos’ Bakery

“Live Like Sean is truly an inspiring read. As a father and as a corporate leader in his industry, TJ stopped time throughout Sean’s life to respect and admire his person. Yet it was only after Sean’s passing that TJ realized the extraordinary reach of Sean’s understanding of life and the lessons he taught so many friends and family members. This book is more than a “feel good’” book. In this book, TJ Nelligan captured a purpose behind Sean’s life that will impact your day and no doubt change your perspective on life.  We all should learn to live like Sean.
—Marc Edenzon, former Regional President and Managing Director, Special Olympics North America

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