The Last Lecture by Jeff Zaslow, Jeffrey Zaslow, Randy Pausch (2008)

I bought this book because I wanted to know Randy's story. He had a message of great importance. This book deals with his living and not dwelling on the fact he was dying of cancer. Randy made me think about my life and the direction my life should be taking. It also gave me a sense of knowing what to say to people who are terminally ill. I laughed and cried while reading this book. He was a remarkable man and he did his best to let his children know who he was.I recommend this book to be read by all.

This book was one of the Best books that I have read in such a long time, I read it in 1 day, and have read it again just to make sure I didn't miss anything the first time I read it. I would reccomend this book to everyone, but make sure you don't have anything else planned because once you start reading it you won't be able to put it down.

I decided to buy it to get more out of the last lecture shown in youtube. That lecture has a profound effect on me that I really have to have this book.

... i was moved and inspired.

I bought this book after hearing about Randy Pausch lectures. Love the book as it lives up to my expectations. No complaints and recomment it to every one.

It was okay, but I bought it for someone else to use to read on a plane ride to Jamaica, but it did not come in time. And that disappointed me. No book I have ordered took almost 2 weeks unless the person mailing waited to send it off.

I was interested in this book when I saw GMAC. He moved me on how he lives his live. I was interested in his achievement, but I was disappointed because he's like a Mr. Know-A-All guy. I was in tears at some points in his book, but yet I was easily brushed off by his comments at some different part. Over all, I find this book is an ok to read.

I could not continue my purchase as I do not have a Pay Pal account, would not accept Credit Card. I am finding more and more if you do not have a Pay Pal Account your purchases are limited.

This is one of the most moving books I've read in a long time. Randy Pausch (who died in July 2008) was a remarkable man - his words are poignant. I wish I could have met the man...

This is a great story about an interesting and vital person who has his life end early due to cancer. It is especially good for us boomers of a certain age.

Excellent Book - A must read!!!!!!!!!!!!! Carnegie Mellon University located in Pittsburgh, PA is an outstanding university and I am sure Randy Pausch was one of their best educators! I would have loved to have met Randy.

This book is a living tribute by Randy. It is well written, easy to read and contains wonderful thoughts and feelings for anyone close to death. We should be very glad he was able to share this with all of us. Lucky are those who have the time to plan as he did. There is never enough time. My favorite part is about the stuffed animals. Never grow too old or sick to have fun.
How would you deal with life knowing you have pancreatic cancer and it is eating away your body little by little. There is no cure at this time. Great inspiration for all who are dealing with a terminal disease. Also any family members who know someone who with a terminal disease. Highly recommend this book to everyone. It will make you think.

This book is inspirational. Here's a dying man who has a better outlook on life and living than most of us healthy people. If he is so positive, why can't we be? His book is a must read.

This was an interesting book but it lacked a spiritual punch. It lacked depth of purpose.......it left you wanting more.

Looks like it is going to be a great book, but I was surprised by it's small physical size. It is 5.5 " X 7.25" rather than a standard size book

Very enjoyable, inspiring read. helps to remind you to enjoy the simple moments. Thats really what its all about !!!!

I was very touched by the book, maybe because of the fact that the author passed away on July 25th. The book to me clearly is a declaration of love to mankind, and to his family in particular. A few of his ideas I may try and build into my daily routine. His family is very lucky to have had him. The passage where he says that he was the first man ever to fall in love with his daughter made me cry. His positive attitude certainly is contageous, and worth being passed on to others. 'Never take anything for granted, an definitely seize the moment.' The paragraph where the one friend of his describes passing a convertible that's driven by a guy who drums his fingers on the driver's door, and has this big grin on his face really made me smile. Special to me also were the paragraphs where Randy's message is to begin things from zero, scratch false pride, and try new things, to put a lot of effort into doing things even though they may not always carry the promise of reaching one's goal/s. Interesting to me were the parts about making people aware of what it truly means to be a team member, and what it requires to become one. All in all, a noteworthy book that I will recommend to anyone who, in geeral, has an interest in intelligent literature.

I like the way the seller described the book, and I had heard about it. I saved money by buying on e-bay and I got a great book.I would definitely deal with this seller again. I have not read it all, but what I have read makes me think I will grow from this.

This book was reasonably priced and I received it very quickly. Brand New Condition and great communication with the buyer! Would gladly buy from again!

This was a man who struggled with a lot of issues growing up "nerdy", as Randy states but, he was such a intelligent man always thinking ahead.
Reading this book, I think he one day wanted to be heard and remembered, to make a statement,long before cancer took his life, and this he did.
May he rest in peace..and yes, a lot of us would like to plan our future for our families.
We never know the exact day we will be taken away forever.
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This is the most inspiring book I have read in a long time. It is absolutely beautiful and wisdom we should all remember in our everyday life. I LOVED IT!

The Last Lecture is a heart felt book that explores the life of the late Randy Pausch. His devotion to his work and his family is strongly felt throughout the book and the overall spirit the book leaves you with is a great feeling. It is short enough to finish quickly, but not so short that you would not want to re-read it again. I highly recommend the book to any and everyone.

This was a very well written, emotional good-bye from a young professor to his students, his peers, his friends and mostly his wife and children. With only months to live, Randy Pausch, not only lived his life to it's fullest but he didn't leave anything undone or unsaid. Many life lessons for all of us.

I purchased this book because i read a few reviews about it and an article in the paper about the author. I am currently reading the book and like what i've read thus far. At this writing i have learned that the author has passed away. i thought it would be helpful to learn the prospectives of someone that had only a finite amount of time left on this planet. in a way i hope that i can learn something from him.

After watching the story of Randy Pausch on TV, I decided to purchase this book. It is full of entertaining thoughts from Pausch, but nothing earthshattering. I would recommend it.