The Last Lecture is just what it sounds like. It was the last lecture given by a computer science professor, Randy Pausch. Pausch gave his the Last Lecture as he was dying of cancer at the age of 48. The title of his last lecture was, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams".
Most have you have probably either read the book or watched the lecture online. All I can say about this book is, it is by far the most touching and inspirational book I've ever read. After finishing this book I realized not to sweat the little things in life and to have a clear understanding of what it is you want to achieve.
A few of my favorite parts of the book.....
I encourage everyone to read this book. In fact, I encourage you to read it several times over. If not, please access the video. I promise it will be moving!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
Most have you have probably either read the book or watched the lecture online. All I can say about this book is, it is by far the most touching and inspirational book I've ever read. After finishing this book I realized not to sweat the little things in life and to have a clear understanding of what it is you want to achieve.
A few of my favorite parts of the book.....
- Pausch was an avid collector of giant stuffed animals. Yes, the kinds you win at the fair.
- He painted Pythagoras Thoreum and an elevator on his wall as a kid. The next line was about encouraging parents to let their children be expressive, it'll be okay.
- He achieved his childhood dreams of being an imaginateer, he met Captin Kirk, and went to space (well kind of).
- He was published in the Encylopdia Britianaca and says for this reason he knows Wikipedia has to be a credible enough source.
I encourage everyone to read this book. In fact, I encourage you to read it several times over. If not, please access the video. I promise it will be moving!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
Happy Reading Everyone!
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