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 - The Last LectureAn outstanding story by a special person - Randy Pausch faced a terminal disease with courage, humor, and a selfless generosity. He teaches all of us a lesson on how to live, even in the face of death. His story is an inspiration to all of us. Rating: - Uplifting TragedyThis book was a wonderful, uplifting look at the terrible fate of pancreatic cancer in a relatively young man. The thoughts given by Randy Pausch were inspiring and provided many insights on bettering your life. I have recommended this to the local hospice bbok club. Rating:  - great concept, disappointing developmentThis book is beautifully bound, a joy in the hand. The topic grabbed me. The text disappointed; a collection of remembrances interspersed with wishes for might have been. There was nothing here that a reasonably thoughtful mature person couldn't have written. Perhaps the lure of hearing revelations and masterful insights is a basic human drive, and that's why we buy such books. Oh well. Rating: - Everyone needs to readThis book was truly touching. It really helps to put real life into perspective and really makes you think twice about how fortunate you are. The courage that this man displayed, along with his ability to think of others when he could have been selfish or negative was a gift. I have chosen to have this book as a team reading for my basketball as we begin our season. Everyone will be able to look at this book and gain something from it. Rating: - Poignant not PreachyAll of us know we will eventually die, but none of us know exactly when, and most of us don't take the time to properly prepare. Randy Pausch provides a wonderful example of how he faced death and formed the legacy he wished to pass on to his children, others he loved, those he knew and so many more who would never meet him. You cannot help being touched by this story, told so movingly, so simply, so clearly and so hauntingly honest. It blends the right mix of humor, humility, bravery and perspective without condescension or rancor. After reading this book, I was left with a tinge of sadness, a ray of hope and a determination to leave my own legacy to my children and those I love. I'm also intrigued about the character and faith of such a man, since Dr. Pausch is deliberately mum on these topics. Perhaps someday one of those he loved will tell us more about the man behind the story.
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