Randy Pausch is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon who found out he only has six months to live. He gives a “last lecture” at his college about “really achieving you childhood dreams”. This book talks about the lecture, but also about the process. It is a great book from a man who has a wonderful outlook on life. There are a lot of time management ideas and life style issues that he writes about, but in truth it is simply a love story to his family and friends. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. And a great piece of news, I looked up him on Google after reading it and discovered although he was given 3 to 6 months to live in the Fall of 2007, he is still alive and although having health issues still enjoying some good days. Totals – 110 - 73 Harlequin, 26 Non-Harlequin, 11audio, 4 re-read TBR Challenge – 19 out of 99 TBR2 Challenge – Books Acquired – 68 books, 60 books read, 39 library books (99 total print) NFM
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The Last Lecture
I've been waffling about reading this or listening to it or skipping it all together. You've convinced me that I really need to give it a listen.
Sandi
The Born Readers
Outside of a dog a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read. Groucho Marx
Sandi - The story is not
Sandi - The story is not morose at all, very insipiring, I think as a teacher, you would especially enjoy it. I was really saddened when I read he died last week. I mean I knew it was going to happen, but a part of me wanted him to find that miracle. I hope you give it a shot and enjoy it.
Cady
TBR--The Born Readers
He just passed away this
He just passed away this week--but what a man! He was all about LIVING with cancer, not waiting to die. May he RIP.
Nancy
His story was very
His story was very inspiring, I hope his children and wife are able to utilze his teachings as they move forward without him.
Cady
TBR--The Born Readers