Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow - The Last Lecture

pros: Avoids being maudlin, does not avoid the elephant in the room

cons: Cliches

He Got to Say Good-Bye

Randy Pausch, one of co-authors of the book, was a professor of Computer Science, Computer Human Int... See Full Review

pros: Inspirational, Useful Information, Bravery

cons: Boring, Sterile, Lack of emotional Connection

Dr. Pausch's Last Stand

Cliches are one thing that the late Randy Pausch and I have in common. I couldn't agree with him mor... See Full Review

pros: Great book, many life lessons, and very insightful.

cons: Randy is a dying man, very sad, and not the actual lecture.

"When there's an elephant in the room, introduce him."

About a year ago my father told me about a book that really changed the way he looked at things. Thi... See Full Review

pros: Good stuff, great advice in some cases.

cons: I don't get a sense of objectivity on the part of the author.

The Last Lecture, by Randy Pausch (and Jeffrey Zaslow)

I hate it when a book doesn't live up to the hype. Then again, when a book has as much hype bu... See Full Review

pros: The book is funny, inspirational, uplifting, and addicting.

cons: I don't have any complaints. I loved every minute.

Wonderful Uplifting Book!

This has become one of my favorite books. It is a well written story about the author who is d... See Full Review

pros: One has to be kind and compassionate with a dying man

cons: Even when he writes the worst book ever written....

The Utter Banality of Death

Last year I promised that next time I move I will shed 5% my book collection. I know it will be diff... See Full Review

pros: Every page in this book has something valuable to offer the reader.

cons: When the book ended I felt I had lost a dear friend.

If I knew what Randy Pausch knew, would I be the same?

I have always believed that a life well-lived alleviates regrets. Randy Pausch reaffirmed this for m... See Full Review

pros: I loved it. Never lost my attention.

cons: I wish I could have read this sooner. I will definately be living life different.

The Last Lecture: A Dying Man's Advice

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch is written as a last bit of advice for his children for when he is... See Full Review

pros: enjoyable read with great insight given; pictures throughout

cons: ending was particularly sad

Dying Randy Pausch Delivers An Uplifting Last Lecture~

Wearing a Disney logo and name badge from his work as a Disney Imagineer, Randy Pausch gives, litera... See Full Review

pros: easy reading that can make a positive change

cons: sometimes it's unbelievable that a guy had this much good fortune, even if cancer stricken

Randy Pausch-isms on his views on life

A string of 61 brief chapters make up this fabulous, inspirational book advising on how life is best... See Full Review