Life Is So Good | 
| Authors: George Dawson, Richard Glaubman
Publisher: Wheeler Publishing
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 1629129
Format: Large Print
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 364
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.3 x 1
ISBN: 1568959370
Dewey Decimal Number: 976.4192
EAN: 9781568959375
Publication Date: October 2000
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Condition: LARGE PRINT; former library book with usual stamps/labels; e-mail sent to you when item is mailed.
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In this remarkable book, 103-year-old George Dawson, a slave's grandson who learned to read at age 98, reflects on his life and offers valuable lessons in living as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the twentieth century. Richard Glaubman captures Dawson's irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights, to the wars, presidents, and defining moments in history, George Dawson's description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that-through it all-has sustained him: "Life is so good. I do believe it's getting better."
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This book is so good! September 3, 2008
This book is amazing. This is one of a handful of books that have, and will continue to change my life.
A must read August 29, 2008
What does American history feel like, look like to someone who lived through the twentieth century without a formal education? Mr Dawson wrote: "My turn had come. My first day of school was January 4, 1996. I was 98 years old..." What a heart-felt, inspirational, insightful story on the life of a remarkable man who never felt remarkable. This book has a special place on my shelves. A must read for every high school student taking an American History course. His common sense view of life, his humor, humility, appreciation for what we take for granted are even more valuable now than the day the book was published. It's timeless.
Everyone should read this book. August 23, 2008
This book will change your outlook on life and help you to appreciate your life more. Also helps you to feel more kindness to mankind. It is the kind of book that should be in schools. It's a must read for everyone - a feel good book.
Good Dose of Reality August 18, 2008
Life Is So Good
This is an excellent extraordinary autobiography of a wonderful person. Every student in the US should have the opportunity to read this book. It's breath taking.... dcw
Enlightening Autobiography August 2, 2008
Life Is So Good An absolutely fascinating autobiography as told by Mr. Dawson. His experiances of growing up in the South and his travels across America and Mexico make for interesting reading. His personal experiances of growing up black in a 'white world' provide insight into how different parts of the country and Mexico viewed blacks. His personal moral and ethical insights about life cut across all racial barriers. He is truly and an example of 'you are never too old to learn'.
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