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The Last Lecture is a 2008 memoir by Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University. The book expands upon his "Last Lecture" titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," which he delivered in September 2007 after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Co-written with Jeffrey Zaslow, the memoir became a bestseller and details Pausch's life lessons, his experiences achieving his childhood goals, and his advice for living, written primarily for his three young children.
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How good is The Last Lecture?
The Last Lecture scores 7.18/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Autobiography category. Massively popular inspirational memoir, emotionally effective for many readers; critics often find it sentimental and conventional.
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See our alternatives page for The Last Lecture for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Educated, The Autobiography of Malcolm X.
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With a score of 7.18/10, The Last Lecture is a solid option in Autobiography. See all Autobiography ranked.
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