 2008-12-01 - Feeling great!
This book was a great joy to read. Randy's honesty and look on life is truly inspirational. I had a great feeling after reading this book!
2008-12-01 - No Problems
I received the book in a timely manner, the price was right & the book was in great condition. I'm quite satisfied.
2008-11-30 - very emotional book
had watched Randy's story on tv and the net - wanted the book and got it at a great price plus no s/h - have yet to read it - but know that it will be a very emotional experience
2008-11-29 - The Last Lecture
I thought it a very uplifting book.I've sent it to my grandson, among others. Beverly
 2008-11-27 - Two Professors, One Lesson
I watched the lecture and read the book and was deeply moved.
This is the professor, at the sunny side of his age and the climax of his career, diagnosed of pancreatic cancer and left with only several months of life.
He did not wince or curse, but received the "death sentence" broken-heartedly but good-humoredly. He was heart-broken because he knew he had to leave his beloved wife and kids behind. He was good-humored becaues he was an inborn optimist and always looked on the "silver lines" of any trouble.
The book is full of daily, funny but thought-provoking anecdotes of Professor Pausch's life. He gives us many pieces of useful advice, out of common sense yet still sharp as a dagger.
The Last Lecture also remind me of another book I read several years ago, Tuesdays with Morrie. Here is another professor, diagnosed with an incurable disease, kept a dialogue with his former student every Tuesday, sharing his wisdom and courage.
Both professors have passed away, but their perseverence and calmness will usher many forward in their fight with every obstacle of life.
After all, we are all dying men. As Gandalf the Grey puts it:
"All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
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