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 It will be a runaway bestseller I predict that Pausch's *The Last Lecture* will end up on the New York Times bestseller list. His characterizations are funny and made me laugh; he achieves simplicity, describing the profound in simple terms. All over the world, readers will be wowed by this book about living well. Amazing Cool A wise and charming read. One of the few books that really changed my outlook and behavior. Critics may point out that some of the wisdom (enjoying the present, overcoming obstacles etc...) aren't new, but hearing them endorsed by someone who's lived them (and isn't going to let his impending death ruin his day) makes one take them seriously. Thanks, Randy! Reflection of ourselves One needs to be reminded how fragile we all are. That no one gets out of this life alive. Randy just reminds us of US, and our own mortality. I guess what I got more than anything is, can we create a calendar or diary that allows us ONLY 180 days to achieve , say, see, and express ourselves, that would complete our lives. Wonderful person! It is obvious that the world is in need of a message that Mr. Pausch has delivered. In a world where you constantly hear about how "bad" things are, it is great to hear from someone who manages to maintain a positive attitude, despite the fact that he is dying. What is not focused on enough is the fact that he is also lobbying in Congress to allocate more funding for pancreatic cancer research. He would like to eventually see those diagnosed after him have atleast some chance at living their lives and seeing their children grow. He is doing this in between treatments and hospitalizations for heart failure and bilateral pleural effusions. I take care of cancer patients on a daily basis and he epitomizes why I do what I do. Most people think it is depressing, but I am constantly reminded that life is wonderful and remain grateful. He has already managed to influence change in peoples lives, including my own mother, and for that I am truly touched. For me, he is another example of the true human spirit touching others in a profound way... | |||||||||||||
