The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I remember seeing this book at a local Borders store when I was visiting my brother in California. I usually spent a lot of time there since I loved the fact that I can hang out there all the time and get lost in all the books and read for free. Every time I visited I always bump in to this book but never had the courage to browse or view it.

I was back in Manila and was at our local bookstore and yet again saw this book. I took it as a sign and purchased the book. I was killing time so after purchasing I was at Starbucks waiting on my mom to finish her meeting and started reading the book.

Prior to reading this book I never knew anything about Randy Pausch. But after getting lost chapter after chapter I have nothing but good words for the guy. He encourages everyone to follow their dreams and up until now I hold on to those words.

This was probably one of the only few books that made me cry. Sometimes I didn't even realize that tears were coming down my cheeks. I do not know if it was just the situation that I was in while I was reading the book that made me vulnerable but nonetheless its a book that I hold close to my heart.

I've actually lost track of where my actually copy of the book is since I've lent and encouraged most of my friends to read this. Just by seeing this book here in goodreads made me teary eyed again. I haven't even viewed his actual lecture in YouTube which I am anticipating will make me sob.

I know that his wife has released a book journeying her experience during his husband's endeavors and I am still thinking about whether or not to read it.

If you are in a situation wherein you do not know what to do with your life or just simply frustrated this is a book that can place things into perspective. His advice is simple but sometimes the simplest of things is the hardest thing to do.


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