Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow - The Last Lecture Review Summary
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, the famous speech that has mobilized and energized a generation is now available in book form. Every spring, on college campuses across our land, some well-liked college professor stands before a gathering of students and faculty to give a "last lecture". This is staged as a rumination on life and how we might live it if we knew we were dying. It is meant to be thought-provoking and inspirational. Professor Pausch gave this speech to an audience at Carnegie Mellon University, but it was different for him. He had terminal pancreatic cancer at the time and so actually was dying. This fact, of course, changed everyone's perspective on the "Last Lecture", especially when Pausch failed to capitalize on his condition for sympathy or express regret. Instead, he chose to talk of overcoming, of raising your children and enabling others to live their dreams. As one reviewer put it, "if you have children you need to read this, it will change your outlook on life." and another said, "this man had the most positive attitude about life and wanting to leave something for his children and wife" The Last Lecture makes accessible to all this irrepressible man's musings on how to live in the face of dying. " I recommend it to anybody who needs a lift or some inspiration in their life." and it just might cause us all to consider our own perspective. "It prompted a lot of soul searching about how I am raising my children and the kind of person I want to be." The Last Lecture is considered must reading by all our reviewers.
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Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow - The Last Lecture Ratings and Reviews
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reading non-fiction, Every day computer user, a fiction reader, a fan of clever plots, avid reader, into autobiographies, Love Christian romance, Love Danielle Steele
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14
2008
Reading the Last Lecture by Randy Pausch was difficult because there were so many times when tears would just well up in my eyes and I couldn't see the words on the pages. The book is easy to read. It's a hardback (5 1/2" X 7 1/2") with 206 pages and the print is larger than usual. The book is divided into six sections with 61 chapters. Don't let the chapter count fool you. Every time the author has a new thought he has a new chapter:+} Some chapters might be half a page and others may actually be three or four at the max. While on the subject of chapters: I loved the titles. ...
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reading non-fiction, an avid reader
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28
2008
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an avid reader, A happily married mother of 2
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23
2009
The Last Lecture has been one of the best books I've ever read. Randy Pausch was able to sum up his life and all that it's taught him in 206 pages. The lessons he learned were great ones that, sure we've learned them too, but to be able to place them in words the way he has and give great examples in his lifetime of when he learned them...well, it was amazing and I most definitely think everyone should read it!
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SEP
8
2008
His book is incredible, and his lecture even more incredible. He led a great life and left a wonderful example for his children. I'm sure their mother will never let them forget him. I was struck deeply by the love he displayed for his wonderful wife, and the strength with which he lived his life. His book will display all of these wonderful traits, and tell you more about the incredible man he was.
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chronic book buyer, reading non-fiction, Every day computer user, a fiction reader, avid reader, married, read for fun, a woman
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4
2008
avid reader
APR
16
2009
"The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch is more than just his dealing with his impending death. It's a celebration of all those things in life we often take for granted, the things that really matter: family, friends, all those with whom we have relationships, those we don't know so well, community. It's a reminder to go for your dreams NOW...before it's too late. As importantly, the book is a reminder to tell those you love that you DO love them in both words and actions. I liked his take on finding someone you want to spend the rest of your life with: Someone who's happiness is more important than...
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reading non-fiction
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17
2008
reading non-fiction
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18
2008
an avid reader
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15
2008
avid reader
NOV
5
2008
reading non-fiction, practical
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26
2008
reading non-fiction, avid reader
JUN
22
2008
reading non-fiction, a fiction reader, an avid reader, re-reading the classics, a sci-fi buff
OCT
1
2008
Every day computer user
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11
2008
avid reader
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29
2008
