The last lecture
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
| Main Author: | Pausch, Randy. |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | Zaslow, Jeffrey. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Hyperion,
c2008.
|
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: |
Go to Downloadable eBook Here. |
| Summary: |
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family. |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: |
x, 206 p. : ill. ; 19 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781401323257 (pbk.) 1401323251 (pbk.) 9789382616597 |
| Author Notes: |
He was the co-founder of the Entertainment Technology Center and created the innovative educational software tool known as Alice that enables novices to create 3-D computer animations using a drag-and-drop interface. In September 2007, he gave a lecture entitled Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams, which was videotaped, found success on the Internet, and lead to a best-selling book entitled The Last Lecture. He died due to complications from pancreatic cancer on July 25, 2008. (Bowker Author Biography) |