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The Last Lecture chronicles the life and teachings of Jeffrey Zaslow, a computer science professor facing terminal cancer. In a candid, semi‑autobiographical tone, Zaslow revisits lessons learned, the pursuit of unresolved childhood dreams, and how his diagnosis reshaped his priorities and relationships. The book offers insight into coping with mortality, balancing professional aspirations with personal values, and the influence of a serious illness on loved ones.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Jeffrey Zaslow
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