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?
February 28th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Dear Mr. Pausch and family, I’m deeply inspired by your lecture and thank you for sharing it with the world. From your lecture, I learned that writing on walls is a form of creativity encouragement and that “brick walls are there to show your dedication.” It’s very encouraging because I’ve faced so many brick walls in my life and I don’t doubt there will be more down the road.
I will always remember your encouragement to be a “tigger” and not an “eeyore” because life is short so we might as well enjoy it to the fullest.
Caitlin
February 27th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Mr. Pausch, You have inspired me deeply. I am only 15 years old, and I received the book the Last Lecture for my 14th birthday. I am deeply in debt to you, and your wisdom. Thank you. RIP
Nicole
February 27th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Hi,
My name is Dora, and I just want to say that my heartfelt condolences goes out to all of Randy's family. Jai, you and your children are in my prayers.
I lost my daughter Lisa who was 38 years old to cancer 3 year's ago, and it's a terrible, terrible Disease, but you have to move on, and be grateful for the time you had with them.
My daughter said I was the strongest person that she ever knew, and now I'm trying everyday to live up to that.
Randy was an extroidinary man, who lived his life to the fullest. He will always be with you and his children Jai.
May God bless each and everyone of you. My prayers are with you.
Dora frome Ohio
Dora
February 24th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Good night ...
I am only 14 years old and live in Portugal and read a book by Randy Pausch ... I confess that I was the first book that made me cry. The whole story is really amazing and impressive, especially the strength, courage and love that have for Randy showed with his wife, children and other ... When I read the latest page on Youtube and saw the part where Jai takes the stage and whispers in the ear of Randy: "Please do not die," cried like I had never cried while reading a book ...
Jai ... go ahead ...
Dylan, Logan and Chloe and have you had a great father ...
Ana .. Portugal ...
P. S. Jai ... I loved that answer ...
Hugs and kisses ...
Ana Cristina!
February 24th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
I discovered Randy's Last Lecture last October when I was struggling to accept certain things in my life. I read his book and it turned out to be exactly what I needed : a moral boost. I used to be a tigger, turned into an eeyore and slowly but surely finding my way back to the tigger I loved to be. I hope the family realizes that even after his death, Randy keeps on inspiring (young) people ... even in Belgium, Europe. Thanks Randy, RIP.
Stephanie
February 23rd, 2010 at 2:45 am
Czytałam te ksiażkę . Jest bardzo wzruszająca i jestem pełna podziwu dla Randyego za hart ducha ... Pozostanie w moim sercu ...
Anna
February 22nd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Reading just doesn't seem to happen anymore in my world. There is little time when you have three kids. Once I read the first few pages I could not put the book down. Randy was truly a remarkable person. I wish I could have met him. As for his three kids and his wife he left behind, I send you my thoughts and prayers. God bless and thank you!
Jeff Zielinski
February 21st, 2010 at 2:15 pm
I just finished reading "The Last Lecture" and it just blew me away! It is so impressive how Randy lived his life and that he was such a optimist! Even in the darkest hours he was able to see clearly. I have marked so many single paragraphs of the book and hope I will remember his wise words when I need them. I recommended “The Last Lecture” to all my friends and family. Thank you so much Randy, you made me see life in a totally new and different way. I would say until now I have been a I-AH but from now on I will try to be a Tigger :)
I hope Jai and the kids are well, I wish you the very best - I include you in my prayers.
Best wishes from Berlin, Germany
Charlie
February 18th, 2010 at 9:23 am
Really We must care to people not the things. Its true.
Aleem Alvi
February 17th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I started teaching Randy's philosophy to my high school students who have emotional and behavioral problems last year. They also made posters about their dreams and I put them on the ceiling for the year. At the end of the year, when asked by another adult what he had learned this year. The student said he remembered Randy's video and said "Brick walls will never get in his way." I have never in 29 years taught a lesson so powerful. I started the year with it again! Thank you Randy. When you get the attention of students, and especially those with difficulties; your soul lives on!
L. Knoll
L.Knoll
February 17th, 2010 at 4:25 am
Hi all,
I have just read Randy's book "The Last Lecture", what an inspiring book and a book that is so close to the heart. I took this book away on holidays and would recommend it for others to read. It has induced me to seek more from what I want in life instead of what others want me to do in life. I send my condolence to Rai, Dylan, Logan, Chloe......xo
Kerri
February 16th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Hi.. just finished reading the books. I gain strengths from it too. Something similar to my hubby..died because of the lung cancer...leaving my girl and I too early..after 1 and half years married. We still missing him.. It is 5 years already.He really part of me. To jai n kids..we are in the same boat. He is too special.
Mas Norbany
February 16th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
I have seen his speech numerous times, and everytime I watch it adds more value and perception to my thinking.
He was GOOD man!!!
May Allah (God) forgive his shortcomings, reward him with Jannat (Heaven)Amen!!
Nasir
February 12th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Cativante, emocionante e principalmente sincero. Creio que este livro deva ser recomendado como leitura obrigatoria a todos aqueles que almejam paz de espirito e conforto no mundo de hoje. Valores como Familia, Respeito, Doação ao próximo muitas vezes são encontradas nos momentos mais difíceis. Entretanto temos que pratica-los no nosso dia a dia em busca de um mundo mais humano. Deixo meus mais sinceros votos de solidariedade a família de Randy. A trajetória de Randy serviu de inspiração para a minha vida. Muitas vezes nos queixamos de coisas pequenas, reclamamos de "barriga cheia", mas quando pensamos na trajetória de Randy......so temos a agradecer.
Thank you Randy!!
Marcelo
February 10th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Randy P. is coming from his point of view when he writes this book... He talks about what he has learned and who has taught him... His father encouraged Randy that he should be able to express his self... For example, when Randy wants to pain his room... His mother was not trying to let because she did not want his walls to become a mess but his father said that he could and that was a good way for him to express his self... So Randy drew on his walls what he liked and things that said something about him.... He told parents if your child wants to paint their walls let them... Randy comes from the teacher, father and son point of view.... He used what he learned and tried to teach others... And he has become a good inspiration and a great example of someone that even though was dying nothing stopped him from being happy on his last days.... :)
Adriana
February 10th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
My mentors are two of teachers, my father and my mother... They have taught me that with an attitude you will get no where in life... They also taught me that I should never give up because obstacles are things that can be overcomed... From them i learned that things happen for a reason and that you should always try and see what comes out of what you learned... They have showed me that life has a lot in store for me and that when I need help I can ask them for help and no that they are always there when i need them.... That's why i say they are my mentors... :)
Adriana
February 10th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
My childhood dreams are to become a OB-GYN and to be real famous... I also want to do real good and school and be able to help others when in need... To accomplish my dreams I can study, volunteer and get good grades... To become an OB-GYN I can start by volunteering at places like hospitals and work in the OB-GYN office and I could learn a lot form that... To help other i can donate clothes and donate money to places like foodlink and others... I also would like to be a parent and have a happy family... :)
Adriana
February 10th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
The wisdom i would choose to impart to the worl if it was my last chance, would to let people know that they should finish what they start. i cant go through life starting things and not finishing them, then your life becomes a mess!
Endyia
February 10th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
The lessons of my life are live, laugh, and succeed. i plan to live my life to the fullest, laugh and have fun while i'm doing it, and then i will succeed when its time.
Endyia
February 10th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Why has this book/lecture struck a chord with so many people?
This book/lecture makes people feel there is more to life then material things. People can relate to Randy Paush in this book because he shows people that the little things we all take for granted everyday are the things that really count in life, like being able to watch you children grow, coming home to your significant other at the end of the day, being able to go to work, or even simpler things like breathing. Even though we all may not be professors or imagineers(:D), i believe everybody should be able to walk away with at least one if not more lessons learned.... Now I haven't even finished the book yet and i've already taken away a lot from it. I would just like to wish the best for Jai and the kids also and you are in my prayers as well as many others I am sure!.... Best Wishes, Julie from New York.
Julie
February 10th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
My child hood dream was to become a pediatrician. I've always wanted to become a pediatrician because i love kids, working with them, and taking care of them. I will achieve this dream by doing better in school, and working harder towards what i want in life.
Endyia
February 10th, 2010 at 3:27 am
Pershendetje!
Jam Violeta BREGO nga Shqiperia.
Une lexoj shume libra por ky liber eshte me i ndjeri qe une kam lexuar.
Une jam 40 vjec dhe jam diagnostikuar me kancer ne gji me 26.03.2009 dhe tani jam mire.
Une e ndjej ndryshe kete liber ose Rendin me sakte,por une kam ngelur pa fjale nga zgjuarsia e atij njeriu aq te madh.Rendi tani eshte ne parajse e ndoshta me sheh,degjon.Une i uroj gruas e femijeve te tij jete te gjate dhe gjithe te mirat e kesaj bote.
Dhe une kam 2 femije 10 dhe 11 vjec qe jane me 10 ne mesime.
violeta
February 9th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
My grandmother always says: 'death is the only thing that doesn't have a solution'. She's a great woman... This book and the way Randy faces his cancer has really touched me. In spite of the circumstances, it has an optimistic tone, and after reading it, you realize that we have the greatest present: life and you feel like enjoying this present much more :-)
Merce. Spain.
Merce
February 9th, 2010 at 9:50 am
your bk and the movie really impressed me,you help me to find my dream.I know what I am going for,thanks randy.
steven(from hong kong)
February 7th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Read this book for an orientation class, though I had saw him on Diane Sawyers show and heard about his story. It was a very emotional book to read about living life to the fullest with however much time we are given. He sounded like a great man whom accomplished much and he had a wonder wife and I hope her and the children are doing well.
S. Edwards
February 5th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
a friend inspired me to read the book...being a cancer survivor, i'm always interested in how others proceed with life after the diagnosis...especially with a terminal prognosis. i'm constantly reminded of how lucky i am to still be here to raise my children who are now 16 & 20 years old (they were 3 & 6 when i was first diagnosed). oh, the closeness we've shared and continue to share all because we'll never know how much longer i'll be here to love every second i have with them. to the Pausch family, you're never alone for Randy clearly never had nor HAS any intention of leaving your hearts. my thanks for the amazing read!
joanie
joanie
February 5th, 2010 at 3:56 am
a wonderfull book that reminds us the meaning of live...we really have to appreciate what we have.
best regards from Spain
Reyes
Reyes
February 4th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Thank you very much for the story. xx
Ashly Fishell-Shaffer
February 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Thank You! I loved this book. It took me about a month to read it, simply because I couldn't read too much at one time. Certainly made me put some things in proper order in life. Randy has certainly left a beautiful legacy for his children. Jai, you are in my thoughts.
Melissa
February 4th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
I remember seeing Dr. Paush several years ago on Oprah and being humbled by personna and story. Never did I think that pancreatic cancer would invade my life. In June 2009 my boyfriend of almost 10 years was diagnosed after having complained of stomach pains and weight loss for several months. The symptoms of this disease so often are mistaken for other medical situations that usually the diagnosis comes very late. After very extensive surgery which removed the tail of the pancreas, the spleen, an adrenal gland, some intestine resulting in what we thought would be a temprary colostomy and his left kidney we were told all the pathology showed no signs of cancer. We thought that maybe we just might be lucky and beat this thing. In September my boyfriend started chemotherapy with Gemzar once per week for three weeks then one week off for a total of 12 weeks. There was one missed cycle due to an elevated white blood count and one inpatient trip to the hospital again due to a blood clot. The presence of the blood clot now means daily injection of lovenox in the belly. A CT scan was done after New year's with the hope that if there was no sign of cancer that the colostomy could be reversed. No such luck...it showed a tumor on the pancreas, on the incision line and worse of all on the liver...so no colostomy reversal. This has been such a blow so now we are on to more chemo which we found is not covered by insurance. I am now becoming an expert on pancreatic cancer, fundrasing, survival and prayer. We still have a long way to go and I will be getting him Randy's book for inspiration. I would not wish this cancer on anyone,even someone I truly disliked. This is so hard yet we still have hope. Hope is what keeps us going along with support from friends and family. I pray no one has to go through this living nightmare in their lifetime.
patty
February 3rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
Hey!
I just finished reading "The Last Lecture" and it touched me so much! I was even crying a few times because this is all so unbelievable but amazing the way Randy wrote it down...The way he could still live his life the way he wanted, even when he knew, that he's got only a few months left. I wished I could thank him for writing that book...
I hope for Jai and the kids that everything is alright...
All the best,
Nadine from Germany
Nadine
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:25 am
Hoy he terminado el libro mas real que he leido en mi vida. Me ha despertado los valores del ser humano, algo que desgraciadamente olvidamos con frecuencia. Randy tuvo la oportunidad de despedirse como no todo el mundo puede, dentro de su desgracia tuvo suerte. Demuestra que era una persona normal, la cual pudo hacer muchas cosas por los demas. Eres muy grande Randy!!!! Yo tambien te llevare en mi corazon desde este momento. Gracias.
Toni
