Sure, it's a story about a dying man who is trying to impart some wisdom on his children for future use. Yes, it features an amazing man who loves his mother and his wife and his kids. Ok, so it talks about love and hardship and overcoming obstacles. But, aside from all that, it's a great book!
The best part is that its greatness is completely separate from the emotionality of it. Had he not been struggling with a prognosis of two to three months to live at the time he wrote the book, it would still be an amazing and necessary work. His overall theme of following your childhood dreams is one I have posted about before, but his conclusions on the subject are simple and astounding at the same time. The final pages just left my mouth agape. He is my hero in that he takes life- a thing we have worked so hard to make so complicated, and from it, draws a straight line. It's just beautiful. So seriously, go get it. It's short and because of his informal use of speech, easy to read and entertaining.
The Lover's Oak; Brunswick, Georgia.
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LOVE this book. Excellent, inspiring read!
I am so glad you posted this review! Less than one mile from me is a billboard about Randy Pausch and his book, so I've been thinking about reading it. Now I will. Thank you!
How funny! Are you in Brunswick, GA, cus I saw his billboard there the other day too! I was so excited since I was still reading it at the time! Trust me, you will love it! In fact, I might make it a yearly read, so I don't forget any of it!
Hi again,
I'm in CT. It really isn't the kind of thing you would expect on a billboard - that's why it stays in my mind.
I'm stopping at the library during lunch to get the book. They have a copy "checked in".
Awesome! Let me know what you think of it when you finish it!
It's Feb 4th and I finished the book last night, reading every time I got a chance.
Here was a person who actually LIVED the values that we all claim to HAVE. His book is a wonderful "gift" to the rest of us. And keeping it simple, short, and personal really helps get his points across.
Thank you for posting about it. I'm glad that I didn't miss it.
Definitely. I'm so glad you got to read it too!
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