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Lessons learned from the last lecture sources of insight. What indira didnt tell you is that this lecture series used to be called the last lecture. Mar 07, 2018 the book, the last lecture by randy pausch is one of the things he left behind as a legacy for his wife and children. Jan 18, 2019 the last lecture is a lengthened version of the final lecture professor randy pausch gave before he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, entitled really achieving your childhood dreams. It includes stories of his childhood, lessons he wants his children to learn, and things he wants his children to know about him. The book speaks on a lecture pausch gave in september 2007 entitled really. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come. Randy pauschs last lecture carnegie mellon university. Apr 08, 2008 the last lecture ebook written by randy pausch. The last lecture by randy pausch, new york university. Let his last words inspire you to live more fully and embrace the time you have.
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The last lecture hardcover collectors edition, april 8, 2008. The last lecture is a lengthened version of the final lecture professor randy pausch gave before he lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, entitled really achieving your childhood dreams. About the book randy pauschs last lecture carnegie. Randy pausch was a tenured professor of computer science at carnegie mellon university. Jun 28, 2018 on july 25, 2008, 10 months after pausch gave the last lecture, professor pausch passed away from complications of pancreatic cancer. It became an internet sensation viewed by millions, an international media story, and a bestselling book that has been published in more than 35 languages.
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