This was such a perceptive and emotional book about what it means to face one's mortality and still maintain so much hope and learn to live in the moment, especially when one has a family and other loved ones. Pausch details little stories about his life and the lessons they taught him, and so many of them will stick with me. A few of the lessons, however, are oversimplified -- for instance, he emphasizes that working hard is enough to get you anywhere, but as a White male he did have privilege that played a role in his success. (That being said, I don't think he meant it in a way to downplay the impacts of privilege and inequity.) Overall, however, I loved Pausch's writing style, straightforward and not hyperbolic yet emotional and heartwarming. <3

This is a lecture I think every single student should read. The pages don't contain any earth-shattering discoveries or grand theories, but rather an autobiographical (and often light-hearted) reminder of the things we all forget. It's a collection of the stories and rules that he lived his life by.

I've accidentally fallen asleep during a lecture, but I've never cried during one until this came along. I consumed this series of notes and messages to his wife and kids in one sitting with the help of four tissues. I'm going to buy it so I can read it many times in the future.

This story about Randy Pausch and his last lectures captures all his lifelong dreams and what really matters to him. It was more an autobiography and tried to capture what life is all about as only someone dying can see. But I did not find it held my attention and halfway through put the book down.

The Last Lecture is a wonderful and fitting testament to Randy Pausch's too-short time on this planet. The wisdom he bestows is all well and good, but I think the book could've been stronger by focusing more on the struggle of those final months and less on his call to action for all to work hard to make your childhood dreams come true. But who am I to judge? This book was and is quite popular as it is.

San Mateo Public Library Book Discussion Group selection for November 1, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cedar Room

An interesting read by a father and husband reflecting on his life in his final stages of pancreatic cancer. A good reminder that each moment is precious as we never know how much time we have left

I had hoped to find this uplifting - instead I found it sort of annoying, and Randy Pausch self-aggrandizing. That being said, I'm glad he got to live so many of his dreams and to leave an excellent legacy of hope and aspiration for his children, and glad to see so many other people did get something out of this.

This book was good. It was a man writing about what worked for him in life as he reflected on it while preparing for death. It was not life changing nor particularly insightful for me. It was a decent read about Randy Pausch and a good reminder of the value of life. I did not find it preachy, but a series of stories. the short chapters were effective.

A patron review from the Adult Summer Game: "This book is written by a Professor at Carnegie Melba University ostensibly to provide his final truths as he approaches death from pancreatic cancer. In the end his message is one of faith: that by leading a good lfe all you deserve and desire will come to you. This is an excellent read."

Everyone should read this book.
We would appreciate being health and
alive.