The release date for the English version of 'The Last Lecture' by
Randy Pausch is Apr 2008. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
'The Last Lecture' is a title given to several academic speeches. Teachers are invited to reflect about their mortality and the things that are most important to them: Knowing that this is our last opportunity, what knowledge would we convey to the world? What legacy would we want to leave behind if we were to go tomorrow?
Given his recent diagnosis of terminal cancer, Carnegie Mellon professor of computer science Randy Pausch didn't have to think this would be his final lecture when requested to do such a talk. However, 'Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams' was not a talk about passing away. The message was about how important it is to overcome challenges, support other people's aspirations, and cherish each moment since time is a finite resource that you may not have as much of as you may believe. It was a synthesis of what Randy had learned to believe. It dealt with living.
The comedy, inspiration, and intellect that made Randy Pausch's lecture so memorable are all integrated in this book to create an unforgettable experience. Future generations will read this book together.