Life Is So Good: One Man's Extraordinary Journey through the 20th Century and How He Learned to Read at Age 98
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4.0 • 3 Ratings
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
George Dawson was a slave's grandson who learned to read at age 98 and lived to the age of 103. In this remarkable memoir, he reflects on his life and shares valuable lessons in living, as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the entire sweep of the twentieth century. Dawson's irresistible voice and view of the world are captured here as he offers insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights to many other defining moments in history, George Dawson's account and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that sustained him through it all: “Life is so good. I do believe it's getting better.”
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
When a person who’s lived for over a century says that life is good, you find yourself believing them. Born in Texas in 1898, George Dawson was the grandson of formerly enslaved people. In this incredible account, he talks about the things he’s witnessed and experienced throughout his long life, from lynchings, Jim Crow laws, and Civil Rights legislation, to learning to read at the age of 98. Fascinatingly, even when co-author Richard Glaubman asks about greater historical events, Dawson’s perspective always remains grounded and personal. He spent his century appreciating the simple things—like having food to eat and a roof over his head, even while living in a society that was indifferent to his very survival. Fittingly, acclaimed actor LeVar Burton narrates this invaluable story with heartfelt intensity. Dawson, who died in 2001, saw America at its worst, but his optimism will keep you believing that brighter days are ahead.
