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A Guide For Educators, Parents, and Book Clubs: The Last Lecture
A Guide For Educators, Parents, and Book Clubs: The Last Lecture
Introduction
Randy Pausch describes his cancer as an engineering problem. How was this a helpful way to look
at his illness?
He talks about the lecture as a means of expression, and a way to reach his kids: If I were a
painter, I would have painted for them. If I were a musician, I would have composed music. But I
am a lecturer. So I lectured. There are so many ways to communicate. What are your own avenues
for self-expression?
Randy has always recognized the importance of time management. What did you think of his
decision to work on the book while riding his bike?
In this chapter, we see Randy as an advocate for his own medical care. We also get a sense of how he
decided to adopt a positive attitude. Have there been people in your own life whove faced the challenge of serious illness? What did you learn from them? How has Randys journey made you consider
how youll approach your own mortality?
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