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  • Oct282009
    Chapter 61: The Dreams Will Come To You

    POSTED AT 10:06 AM

    Randy realized that he didn't give the lecture because he wanted to.  He gave it because he "had to."  Are there things inside of you that "need to come out"?  As you read the final chapter of the book what were the emotions you were feeling?  How would you describe the legacy of Randy Pausch?
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    Oct282009
    Chapter 59: Dreams for My Children

    POSTED AT 10:04 AM

    Randy says parents don't realize the power of their words: "Depending on a child's age and sense of self, an offhand comment from Mom or Dad can feel like a shove form a bulldozer."  Have you ever felt that way?
     
    What are the vital messages to be drawn from the way Randy is saying goodbye to his kids, and from the tangible things he is leaving behind for them?
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    Oct282009
    Chapter 56: Make a Decision: Tigger or Eeyore

    POSTED AT 10:03 AM

    OK.  So which one are you?  And why?  If you'd like to be more of a Tigger, how might you go about that?
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    Oct222009
    Chapter 35: Start By Sitting Together

    POSTED AT 09:43 AM

    Have you ever had trouble working in groups?  How might Randy's tips help you get along better with others in the future?
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    Oct222009
    Chapter 29: Earnest is Better Than Hip

    POSTED AT 09:42 AM

    Do you agree with Randy?  Is earnest better than hip?  Is fashion truly commerce masquerading as hip?  Or can fashion be a way in which people express themselves?
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    Oct222009
    Chapter 28: Dream Big

    POSTED AT 09:41 AM

    Randy missed the 1969 moonwalk because he was sent to bed by camp counselors.  Have you ever wished adults in your life were less rigid?  What advice would you give to adults about helping kids to dream big?
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    Oct222009
    Chapter 27: The Promised Land

    POSTED AT 09:39 AM

    Randy and his colleagues tried to attract girls into the field of computer science.  He's proud of "The Alice Project," and calls it his greatest legacy.  What advice would you give to his colleagues, as they go about trying to carry on Randy's vision?
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    Oct142009
    Chapter 18: Lucy, I'm Home

    POSTED AT 09:55 AM

    Was Randy right?  Was there no need to fix the dents in those two damaged cars?
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    Oct142009
    Chapter 21: Jai

    POSTED AT 09:55 AM

    It is clear in the book that Randy and Jai have a deep love for one another.  And yet, like other married couples, they've had to work hard on their relationship.  Randy's illness created additional challenges.  By ready about how they've faced the issues between them, what did you learn about getting along with others, about mutual respect, and about the power of love?
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    Oct142009
    Chapter 15: Pouring Soda in the Backseat

    POSTED AT 09:53 AM

    Throughout the book, Randy makes a distinction between "people" and "things."  What did you think of his decision to empty that can of soda in the backseat of his car?
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