How have you been influenced by reading the book or watching the lecture? What message would you like to share with others who’ve been touched by Randy and his story?
October 29th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
on chapter 20 of the book what is the meaning of the statement " sucrifice and humility?
jhon
October 29th, 2009 at 4:47 pm
After reading "The Last Lecture" and watching the video I was left with many profound thoughts. One of the most important themes I felt Randy "head faked" or left us with was one of hope. No matter what life throws at us if we follow our dreams and have hope for our future we will never truly be lost. Randy, you left me with a new found sense of inspiration, I thank you.
Ted James
October 26th, 2009 at 2:30 am
I am a 20months daughter's mother in Vietnam. I just had "The Last Lecture" which was first published on Oct 15, 2009 in Vietnam with free DVD. This story really inspired me so I just want to say: "Thank you so much, Dr. Randy Pausch!"
To Mrs Jai Pausch: I was on tears in reading the chapter "Jai and me" on the book and watching DVD the scene of singing "Happy Birthday to you" at the last of Pausch's lecture. God bless you and your angle children! God will give you the strength to come over any "the wall" ahead! Wish you all the best!
Mary T
October 24th, 2009 at 4:34 am
Fantastické!!!!
Ďakujem.
Veľa šťastia rodine.
ivana kurillova
October 20th, 2009 at 4:28 pm
My teacher brought this film to class, and my initial thought was "great, ANOTHER lecture." I was in no way prepared for what I was about to experience. What a great, humble human being. I was so inspired I have saved this to my computer and I will show it to my children when they are older. When the lecture was over I was astounded by the fact that one man could change my entire way of thinking in such a short period of time. And then I cried. I cried because I will never get to thank the man that may have just changed my life. So, I'm thanking him now. Thank you Professor Paush. Thank you for setting the bar so high, i will not only have to, but WANT to reach it.
Melissa
October 19th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
i live separately from my wife and children in different countries, out of choice, because of my work to sustain the family.
after reading, it makes me surer than before ... or rather, much more convicted that i Must get back to my wife and children, and soon !
i now see how strong my wife and children have been during times of my absence. and how much more my children will need me with my wife altogether to enable their dream.
randy, jai, logan, dylan and chloe, thank YOU !!
boo
October 18th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
First of all I want to send my deepest condolences to Randy's Family. I am aware it has been over a year since his passing but better late then never. I was given the "last lecture" book by a close long time friend she told me that when she got the book and read it she thought of me. My father was diagnosed with Cancer and is lucky enough to be able to talk about it now. He has been cancer free since July 16th 2008. After reading the book I felt an obligation to look on the website and watch the filmed lecture. I hope that his family is staying strong and doing great. The book inspired me to do better. May Randy Pausch Rest in Peace.
Diana Raycroft
Diana Raycroft
October 17th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I'd first like to say I am not a reader. At all. In fact I rarely even read text books in college although I managed to get through and graduate. The other day my husband was going to the bookstore to buy a new book. For some reason, I don't know why, I asked him to get me "The Last Lecture". I remember seeing Jai recently on Oprah for a brief moment so perhaps that sparked my interest. Anyway, he was surprised by my request since he knows I am not a reader. He bought it for me fully thinking that I would never read it and that would be 20 bucks down the drain. I proved him wrong and started reading it that evening and couldn't put it down. This non-reader was captured by this man and his mission of leaving a legacy for his children and I couldn't stop. I finished the book today, I prolonged it as long as possible as I didn't want it to be over. Yes, a non-reader didn't want the book to end. I cried and hugged my three year old son and made a decision today to not take one moment with him or my husband for granted. Thank you Randy for continuing to be an educator and teaching us life lessons even after your passing. You are an inspiration and I am forever grateful for the lessons you have taught this non-reader.
Laura
October 15th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I teach a high school course that can best be described as “What are you going to do when you get out of here?101. In it my students explore themselves and the options they have before them, and ultimately develop an initial plan for how to identify and fulfill their dreams after high school. They all read “The Last Lecture” and watch the video. Each year the impact is profound, on them and on me. What a blessing it is to have had Randy leave such a tremendous legacy. It provides my students with meaningful insight and an authentic perspective. Sharing his view from the other end of life helps a great deal in trying to accomplish something truly difficult, planning a meaningful life at 17. But it gives them a direction, hope and an understanding of what a gift Life is.
Kipp
October 14th, 2009 at 10:48 am
Thank you Randy for the wonderful book. I have learnt so much from it. Rest in peace.
Karen
October 13th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I just listed to this book on CD. It was amazing. I am going to listen to it again with my husband. Randy taught me so much and reminded me of important life lessons I had forgotten. I am now working on my list of childhood dreams and thinking of ways to encourage my children to follow their dreams as well.
Jen D
October 13th, 2009 at 12:16 am
I started reading this book a few hours ago and couldn't put it down until I finished it. Randy has left a legacy for his children now. My prayers are with his family.
Brittani M
October 12th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Your lecture inspired me to stop waiting for my life to start. It was never going to be the "perfect time" for my husband and I to start a family. After watching the story together we talked last year about how if one of us died it would have been a regret we never started a family. So we did! My son is now 5 months! He is such a blessing.
Me
October 11th, 2009 at 7:55 am
i'm a Korean.
Thank you for your lecture, Randy.
it help me a lot.
Lili
October 9th, 2009 at 2:35 am
'The Last Lecture' is the 1st the book that I have ever got from my own best friend, and it is also the 1st book that inspires me the most. After reading on how Randy Pausch tells everything he wants to tell to his 3 children through this book, I feel so moved, because within his limitation to live, he could do such great thing like the publication of this book and his 'The Last Lecture' which was delivered to Carnegie Mellon's students. I, personally, want to meet him to say thanks on how big his contribution to trigger my own head to activate 'the sleeping giant' inside of me. I hope he could rest in peace now, with knowing that his book and his last lecture have inspired a lot of people right now, to fight and to run toward everyone's own dreams. Thank You, Randy..
Hans
October 8th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Thank you for your wonderful example and inspiring book. God has given you wonderful frinds, family and a special spirit. I hope you will read the Lords scriptures (in His own words) given to the peoples of the Americas, known as the Book of Mormon. I know it is true and of God and I look forward to meeting you in the spirit world along with my parents who died years ago. We are met by those who loved us the most and you will greet others and are offered the oportunity to be first. A 9 year old boy dying from Lukemia told me he was not scared of death but looking forward to seeing his dad and grand parents soon. 10 days later he got his wish. I admire his strength and faith, as I do yours. Love from Michael XO
Michael
October 7th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I have never been inspired by a book until I read the Last Lecture. I have never cried over a book before (and I'm not usually a crier) but this book is by far the best book I have ever read. I am making everyone I know read this and I just hope that people take something out of it. I have learned so much and have been so inspired. I can't thank him enough for doing this for the world. His family is in my prayers.
Brittaney
October 7th, 2009 at 11:51 am
I was required to read this book in my senior year of high school, not really thinking much of it at first, but after I finished reading this book, I realized it was something monumentally human. This man found a pathway to his dreams, and shared his life with us, while teaching us what is important, and what is real in this life. It is one of the greatest novels I, or anyone else shall ever have the pleasure of reading in this life.
Joseph
October 5th, 2009 at 1:19 am
After reading the book, I felt I had a duty to make sure Iranians who did not know English could read the book. So, I translated the book into Persian and copies will be avaiable in a few weeks.
I have translated and published the Iranian version at my own expense without any financial gain.
Please send me addresses of the publisher and Mrs. Pausch so I can send them and the children copies of the traslations.
If you know of any body else who would like to have a copy of the translation, I would appreciate receiving their address as well.
M. Reza Abrishamchian
M. Reza Abrishamchian
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 am
I am only 14 years old but i understand the what you have lost in your family. My grandfather died in 2007 of Parkinson's disease and all I could think was that it wasn't fair and not because I didn't want him to die (not that I didn't want him to) but because I never got to know him and got to spend time with him like how Randy did with his children. No one even saw how upset I was or how hurt I was, I just hope later in life i will be able to share things like how Randy did
Anna
October 1st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
i there is one really big brick wall in my way it is that i have not been horned to meet you "randy" i only wish i could
blayke
