Randy Pausch's last lecture question?

[eliza61]

Any body seen this video or read the book? Is it depressing (I know he died from cancer) or more of a motivational piece? likey or no likey?

 

[MNFootballMommy]

I read the book and it is both inspirational and sad. Probably sadder now that he has passed. I recommend the book, though. He lead an amazing life!

 

[tinkntraining]

While Randy's story is sad (we all know the ending), how he chose to live his life is very, very inspirational. I highly recommend it!

 

[kjetjl]

I am about 1/2 way through the book. I like it. He tells some good stories about his life.
I haven't seen the lecture but I would recommend the book.

 

[sdarwkcabemanmy]

I've read the book..got interested in it after I saw a 20/20 special on TV about him. I have to admit, since I read that book, I've tried to be more of a Tigger than an Eeyore. It doesn't always work, but I do try.

 

[imabrat]

The book is very inspirational. I think my mom didn't want me to read it because 1) I'm only a teen and 2) I'd just finished chemo for cancer. I read it anyway and it is very inspiring. Make sure you have a box of Kleenex with you while reading. There were some funny parts in there (to me anyway) so it's not all doom and gloom.

 

[agnes!]

His book was great. Very inspirational, but it is sad. I liked how he achieved so many of his dreams - very touching.

I made my DD promise me that she would read it.

agnes!

 

[justjulie]

So moving, in fact, that I purchased two copies of the book and bought two copies of the DVD and packed them away for my children when they get older. I think it should be in everyone's home library - long live his legacy.

 

[BoardWalkBelle]

He has a web site with videos of his lecture.http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/

 

[ericamanda01]

I loved the lecture and I was so happy to see the book. I think his message isn't about his death but how he lived his life. Very inspirational, I would recommend it to everyone!

 

[antmaril]

I saw the video and read the book - I can highly recommend.

 

[PamOKW]

It was done as a message to leave his children -- very inspirational. The only depressing part is knowing that he did lose his battle. But he sure knew how to live!

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

I read the book, then saw the video. One of the most inspirational speakers I have ever heard. It was also very sad. This goes into my list of "movies/books I have seen/read, but don't need to visit again. Glad I saw/read it, don't want to do it again. "Marley and Me" and "Sophie's Choice" also go into that category.