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 enlarge | Authors: Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
Publisher: Hyperion
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  749 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
Format: Roughcut
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 1401323251
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.092
EAN: 9781401323257
ASIN: 1401323251
Publication Date: April 8, 2008
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 Uplifting October 8, 2008
This book, is not the "Last Lecture" that was given as I had originally thought. It was a very candid account of Randy Pausch's life, ideas, trials and tribulations of cancer, and overall lessons Randy wanted to put into his lecture. An addition to his "Last Lecture" so to speak. A very heart warming, uplifting and "tear jerker" book that was nice to read. Made me appreciate everything that I have in life.
 I wish I had like the book more, but.... October 6, 2008
There's not much to learn after reading this book, I regret to say. It does not work as a self-help book nor to families whom are dealing with cancer patientes.
I have a close relative of mine (my only sister) who is 47 years-old and has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. I bought this book in the hope of getting some orientation about it.
No. Randy puts a brave struggle in the face of near death, but, as a lot of researches show, most patients faced withe terminal cancer (mainly the young patientes like Randy and with finantial resources at his disposal) put up a brave struggle against it. As for the self-help part, there are a lot of cliches and, unfortunately, Pausch - or his ghost writer - are not very good writers. Like someone else said, there's no substance here. The writing is flat, boring and, as a self-help book, is one of the worst I've ever read.
I'm sorry to say that about a book written by a already dead man, but it's my impression of the book.
Great read October 6, 2008
I purchased this for my father for his birthday. Its a wonderful reminder to let the ones we love know we love them EVERYDAY.
 Not quite what I expected October 6, 2008
This book had received rave reviews from acquaintances ... but I admit, it was more of a personal "how I got to this point in my life review than I had realized it would be.
unique man, teacher, father, and husband October 6, 2008
Randy was a remarkable man and I treasure the book, his story. I have given this book as a gift to friends and family. It is worth every cent you spend to purchase it.
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