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Original Title: Life Is So Good
ISBN: 0141001682 (ISBN13: 9780141001685)
Edition Language: English

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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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Title:Life is So Good
Author:George Dawson
Book Format:Paperback
Book Edition:Deluxe Edition
Pages:Pages: 260 pages
Published:June 1st 2001 by Penguin Books (first published 2000)
Categories:Nonfiction. Biography. Autobiography. Memoir

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What a life story. Years 1898- 2001 through the eyes of a colored man who lived through it all and came out being thankful instead of resentful. Very inspirational... this should be a required read for every high school student.

A short read, and thoroughly uplifting. I loved hearing George Dawson's experiences over the century of his life, and his gratitude-infused perspective. A worthwhile memoir.

A library patron recommended this to me. I hope to see her again soon, so I can thank her. This is such an inspirational book, I've recommended it to several more people. George Dawson was a simple man with an awesome attitude. The book is written in a coversational way. I felt like I was sitting in his livingroom listening to a grandparent. He had so many wonderful stories to tell, but above all teaches that us working hard and staying positive is the way to enjoy life-- because after all--what

This book was terrible. There were VERY few redeeming characteristics for me to take away from this book. In a way though, I can almost understand why so many reviewers (all of whom were White) liked this biography so much. After all, he WAS on Oprah. And hes so agreeable, quiet and docile which paved the way for him to survive for over 100 years. The book is technically an autobiography but there is a disconnection between the story of this mans life and how the story is told. The co-author

This was probably one of the best books I have read in my entire life. When I finished reading it, I could have turned around and read it again, except I had other books on my night stand that required my attention. During the Civil Rights era in S.F. CA, I grew up next door to a wonderful black man, Art Lyons who was our "adopted grandpa". Art was born in the late 1800's and he couldn't read or write and probably only had a 4th grade education. During his lifetime he had a wealth of experiences

This is an uplifting and historically-educational book. Despite the many injustices the author has endured throughout his life, he has always maintained a positive attitude that undoubtedly contributed to his longevity. His priorities were usually high and correct, his aspirations much the same. I enjoyed his appreciation for family, animals, and for the most part, other people, even if they were not tolerant of him. I love that he was brought up so well by parents of love, hard work and hope,

George Dawson was what every person to strive to be. He was humble, intelligent, diligent, hard working, compassionate, savvy. He never quit. He saw the world through his logical eyes, from the perspective of a Black man from East Texas who was born in 1898. He was fine letting things be the way they are and seemed to know when it was time to try and change things a little. He was adventuresome. Always. Again, he never stopped, never quit trying new things, never quit learning. How he lived to