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| The Last Lecture CD | 
 enlarge | Author: Randy Pausch
Creators: Carnegie Mellon, Erik Singer
Publisher: Hyperion Audio
Category: Book
List Price: $21.95
Buy New: $9.50
You Save: $12.45 (57%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  814 reviews
Sales Rank: 780
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.9 x 5.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 1401391443
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.092
EAN: 9781401391447
ASIN: 1401391443
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 What would YOU say if you had little time left? May 1, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
First, I'm not a friend, student, or family of Professor / author Randy Pausch.
Having read the 1-star, 2-star, and 3-star reviews, I felt a bit shocked. I liked the book much more than other reviewers who criticize the book for having more ego than depth, and less lessons of "the dream"--- minus a demand for a public journey through "My God, where art thou, my God." I don't think Dr. Pausch's book needs to include his personal beliefs about God (whatever those beliefs are--or are not) for this book to impart some lasting wisdoms.
Part of the beauty of the slim treasure, "The Last Lecture", is in its brutal simplicity. Sometimes, people need reminded of the basics: Say please and thank-you; Wash your hands before you eat; Don't be purposefully mean--or rude--to others; Play nice; Dream Big; When you lose your dreams, STOP, refind them, enjoy them, LIVE them. Randy Pausch didn't include all those--I think he skipped the "wash your hands" one (LOL). But, he presents short reminders of very basic, simplistic, meaningful rules of living. In today's world of rudeness, meanness, random murders...(etc)..., I don't think these are meaningless topics to include in a person's "last book".
Could it have been more in-depth? Yes, I guess so. Yet, if I was dying, would I have the composure to write ANY words of meaning? What would any of us say if we had the chance to write and publish a book? If you could write 10-pages before you die, what would YOU include?
Randy Pausch describes "The Last Lecture" as 53 mini-lectures, and I think that is fitting. The book itself, I believe, would make great reading for our children ...pre-teens, teens, young adults... the people who need reminded to have manners, to dream (a lot), and work hard toward those dreams. I'm also quite impressed by the "Alice" Program (computer programming) which Dr. Pausch created.
I thought it touching to hear a man describe writing Thank-you notes, even to the hospital workers who have treated him these last months. Too few of us stop to say thank-you. Randy reminds readers how much more meaningful it feels to receive a written thank-you.
I chuckled to read about his sewing endeavors-- and how he worked so hard to win the REALLY BIG stuffed animals at fairs---and more importantly, WHY it felt so important to him to win those.
This little book makes a big window into the thinking of a big dreamer (a very positive trait), a man intelligent enough to see bigger than most people ever see, and to allow readers to gain just a little understanding of the rules by which one man lived his journey--his life.
I do wish Randy Pausch had explained more about how everyday people can use the "head fake" in everyday situations... how people can positively manipulate to achieve positive outcomes in everyday relationships.
I think the Professor has much, much more to teach--this book offers the first lessons. Maybe, he'll be able to write book number two-- I hope. I wish I'd been one of his students.
Indulge yourself...indulge your "inner child" and buy the book. Or, buy a copy for a teen you know. It's worth the money.
 The Last Lecture April 30, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Another review says to cry if you must for Randy. I say we shall cry for ourselves as the world will be a poorer place when he is gone. But don't wait for illness, cancer, or impending death. This book is filled with lessons for living. This is going to be my gift of choice for graduating seniors.....the lessons will last a lifetime.
Good reading? Yes. April 29, 2008
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I also recommend EVERY DAY A MIRACLE HAPPENS or MIRACLES OF THE SAINTS by Rodney Charles or Rodney N Charles. Both Published by 1stWorld Library or 1stWorld Publishing.
The Second Declaration
Every Day A Miracle Happens
The Secret Meaning of Names
Lighter Than Air
The Devil's Disciple
Les Miserables, Volume I & II
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO Vol II
PUBLISH IT NOW
Book Marketing Basics - The New Model For Promoting Your Book
Illumination: A Gnostic Handbook for the Post Modern World
If you've got kids and cancer, read this book. April 29, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Got kids and cancer? Read Randy's book. It'll make you rethink "teachable moments" entirely. This is a book for his children, but it made me, a recent cancer survivor, think about the things I want my children to learn -- and it's got nothing to do with math problems or spelling tests.
Great read! April 29, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I picked up the book at 2:40 PM and was finished by 11:30 PM. I couldn't put it down! Very touching book! We should all live as if we were dying. Randy made me laugh, and cry. Everyone should read this book, and live to be the very best Tigger they can be!!!
God bless this family.
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