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 enlarge | Authors: Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
Publisher: Hyperion
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Pages: 224
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ISBN: 1401323251
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.092
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Publication Date: April 8, 2008
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 Living & Loving- Make Each Moment Count! August 14, 2008
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
"The Last Lecture" is a powerful, moving account of one man's vigilant determination to lead a fulfilling existence in the face of terminal illness. Randy Pausch's account of continuing to live a productive, meaningful life in the face of his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is both inspirational, and a testament to the possibilities characteristic of the human spirit.
Pausch was a professor at Carnegie Mellon, where he instructed classes that were entitled "The Last Lecture Series" or "Journeys." These courses were a series of lectures centering around the theme of what would what happen if you found out tomorrow was your last day on earth. Ironically, just as Pausch was set to lead this particular class, he found out that his illness was no longer receptive to treatment. As the professor was in the process of preparing lectures that would illuminate and reflect upon "last moments" and "living life as if it could all vanish tomorrow", he found himself in the unenviable position of `student' of his own lecture topic.
Pausch's journey is remarkable in its absence of self-pity, or even irony. He does not shout out `why me?', nor does he significantly alter the fabric of his daily life. He explains to his wife that he needs to continue working, living, and loving. In essence, Pasuch, in the face of death, chooses to continue to live each and every moment of his life like it matters. He continues to prepare his lectures, love his wife, and take care of his son.
Two of my favorite authors, Ariel and Shya Kane also write about living as if each moment in your life matters with urgency. In "Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment" and "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: The 3 Simple Ideas That Can Instantaneously Transform Your Life", the Kanes write about the possibilities of living a magical life, one that is absent of worry or complaint. In one section of "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: The 3 Simple Ideas That Can Instantaneously Transform Your Life" the Kanes write about living with a sense of completion and joy, even in the face of devastating illness. Instead of "hanging on" or "waiting for a cure", the Kanes suggest that each moment in itself is a chance for magic and life. Illness is not a license to live in a diminished state.
If you are lucky enough to live in or travel to New York City, I highly recommend that you check out the Kanes' website at www.ask-inc.com. The Kanes conduct weekend workshops and Monday night courses that are reflective of their ideas and teachings in their books. The workshops are truly inspirational and fun!
Reading all three books by Pausch and the Kanes can offer uplifting perspectives on how to get truly interested in the quality of your life- no matter the circumstances.
 The Last Lecture August 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Easy reading, but heavy thoughts. I wrote down a few of the thoughts.
The Last Lecture (s) August 13, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
Although I enjoyed most of the book, I believed some should have been done just as a personal video for Pausch's children.
 New insights and anecdotes August 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book offers new insights and anecdotes while reinforcing the original message - be honest, work hard, value others, appreciate life, and your dreams will come to you.
The Lesson for Alcoholics and in Alcoholism August 13, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book intrigued me because I think it has relevance to the plight of the alcoholic when he finally discovers he has a life-controlling and life-destroying problem due to excessive drinking. Each of us enters A.A. in a different state and from a different place. But once we decide to quit, and once we face the ardors of acute and delayed withdrawal, and once we see and try to deal with the wreckage of the past, we often feel even more defeated and even more despairing than we were in our cups. I was. The real challenge came with the glaring reality of sobriety. But then came the A.A. shibboleths: One day at a time. All I have is today. I didn't have a drink today. That may have appealed to some, but not to me. I took great faith in the A.A. expression: "Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path." See "Alcoholics Anonymous," 4th ed.Given that inspiration, I found a new and different ball game to play. The objective was to find and follow the path--the path to a relationship with God. And to believe that God had the power to forgive, guide, strengthen, heal, and rescue. See Psalm 103. In my case, I had to decide to play by His rules because mine had wrought disaster. I came into A.A. at age 60. I'm alive and sober and vital at age 83. And I didn't get it by living one day at a time. I got it by trusting God, cleaning house, helping others, remembering the anchor of my soul, and seeking God's help as I moved forward.God and Alcoholism: Our Growing Opportunity in the 21st Century; and When Early AAs Were Cured and Why, Third Edition
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