2,001 Things to Do Before You Die [Paperback]

Dane Sherwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 8, 2009

Bestselling author Dane Sherwood is back with an astounding list of 2,001 things you always wanted to experience but never took time to live through. From taking a cross-country train ride to sending a message in a bottle, this book tells you how to experience life to the fullest while also offering wisdom from Jack Kerouac, Henry Miller, Pearl S. Buck, and more. Tasks stretch from the simple ("Play with clay" and "Bake brownies") to the challenging ("See the Loch Ness monster" and "Sleep with a ghost in the room"). Give yourself credit for what you've done so far and inspiration for what you can try next. Whether you're looking for an excuse to do the little things you've dreamed about, or hoping your zaniest goals are within your reach, 2001 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE will start you on your way to finding fulfillment every day of your life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: e-reads.com (October 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0759298777
• ISBN-13: 978-0759298774
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #499,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good time., September 29, 1999

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This review is from: 2,001 Things to Do Before You Die (Paperback)

I have never had so much fun dreaming the possibilities of life. This book encourages one to Dream Big while not forgetting the little things. I wish I had bought several copies to give to friends, now that it's out of print...

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Allows you to expand your mind..., September 2, 2010

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Ryan Matthews "montvil" (Clifton, NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

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If you want a collection of tangible activities and ideas to help enrich your life, this is a take it or leave it book. If you ask me, this book is a combination bucket list/self-help book. Many of the 2,001 "things to do before you die" are not really things to "do" at all, at least not to the average reader who invests in a book like this. For example, the last 5 items in this book are as follows:

- Buy this book.
- Count up everything in these pages you've already done.
- Have one original thought.
- Contribute to world peace.
- Live.

And those are a good synopsis of what you will find throughout.

Generally speaking, this book wasn't quite as activity driven as I wanted it to be. I was looking more for places to visit, landmarks to see, things to witness, things to try; in short, something maybe a little more exotic as a whole. Dane Sherwood almost made this book as if he wanted you to be more conscious of little things you could be doing or may already be doing on a day-to-day basis. I'd say at least 500 items fall under that category. That's not to say it's a bad thing, though; we all need a new perspective now and then.
~ Some things are specific to gender. For example, as a guy I have no interest in starting a Barbie collection or throwing my panties onstage at a concert or being a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. However, I might be intrigued by the idea to grow a beard.

**It's really a question of what pertains to you, but that's the point of putting 2,001 ideas out there rather than 101 or 1,001. You need to pick and choose what ideas best suit your life, or what ones are most important for you to accomplish, and that's where this book thrives.**

Two things I love about '2,001 Things To Do Before You Die'
1) Every so often, there's a break in the list where the author chooses to implement a clever quote. Some more famous than others, you may recognize a few. I'm an avid fan of great quotes and wrote several down for my personal collection. There are about a hundred included in the book.

2) There's some free space at the end of the book to add some of your own goals. Each item in the book has a box next to it that you can check off when you've accomplished that particular objective. It's perfect for someone who wants to accomplish a certain number {or percentage} of items on the list.

The rest I'll leave to your imagination. For $12-$15, you could do a lot worse. This book covers a very wide range of life experiences, and though it may have its glitches and absurdities along the way, the ends justifies the means.

Grade: B+

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting!!!, March 9, 2010

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X. Moran "X Ray" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This is exactly what the title shows. It is 2,001 things to do before you die. From things like making brownies and star gazing to bungee jumping, riding the fastest rollercoaster, there is some things you may have done, and many that you want to accomplish.