The Last Lecture
by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow holds a highly rated rating of 4.25 out of 5, based on 241.9K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 206 pages.
About The Last Lecture
A lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy?When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave, 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams', wasn't about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because time is all you have and you may find one day that you have less than you think). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living.In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humour, inspiration, and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 206 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Self-Help, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 4.25 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 241,869 |
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What genre is The Last Lecture?
The Last Lecture is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Last Lecture worth reading?
Based on 241.9K reader ratings, The Last Lecture has an average score of 4.25 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Last Lecture?
The Last Lecture has 206 pages.
Who wrote The Last Lecture?
The Last Lecture was written by Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Last Lecture?
The ISBN-13 for The Last Lecture is 9781401323260.0.
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The Last Lecture is available on Kindle for $11.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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