false 933231 5 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." 625599 2000 Life Is So Good total:565|5:239|4:204|3:100|2:21|1:1| 565 2354 858 169 5 3 false false Tue Aug 12 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 18 17:49:05 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 12 20:54:29 -0700 2008 more...]]> 5 1 false false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Jul 21 22:59:39 -0700 2007 Fri Jul 27 11:20:02 -0700 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat Sep 26 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 28 13:52:51 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 28 14:04:22 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat May 20 00:00:00 -0700 2006 Tue Jul 28 19:30:57 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 28 19:35:27 -0700 2009 CCF Top Pick in 2006. Dawson's book is one of my favorite reads. Here's what I wrote about this wonderful title: "We have loved reading and re-reading Life Is So Good and have received letters from those we've recommended it to saying they also ...more...]]> 2 2 false false Tue Mar 17 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 12 08:14:10 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 17 13:45:58 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Apr 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 07:31:32 -0700 2009 Mon Apr 13 11:35:44 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Mar 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 01 07:24:13 -0800 2009 Mon Mar 16 18:42:35 -0700 2009 I wish Mr. Dawson could have adopted me...LOL (Although I think my parents did a great job). He just is someone I would have loved to know)
I love the articles/news reels at the beginning of the chapters, referencing points in history (Mr. Dawson's 100+ yr...more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat Mar 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 04:46:08 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 04:55:56 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Feb 08 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 01 06:49:32 -0800 2009 Wed Feb 11 17:57:12 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 27 21:46:06 -0800 2009 Sun Apr 05 20:44:34 -0700 2009 He lived during three centuries (he was over 100 when he co-wrote ...more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat Jan 03 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 02 21:54:41 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 03 05:01:36 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false true Mon May 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 16 21:39:10 -0700 2009 Mon May 11 21:16:18 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Fri Apr 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 08 22:14:48 -0700 2009 Fri Apr 03 11:51:39 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sun Mar 15 09:45:40 -0700 2009 Sun Mar 15 09:49:55 -0700 2009
His stories are fun, sad, painful...the whole gamut. He recounts segregation and racism in America. He paints pictures of friendships and joy.

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"At that moment the rope swung me out into the sky, I was free. Nothing held me to earth. There was just me and the rope and the sky. I knew then why...more...]]> 3 0 false false Sun Sep 23 12:37:30 -0700 2007 Thu Jun 28 05:47:59 -0700 2007 Sun Sep 23 12:29:04 -0700 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 17 11:14:09 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 17 11:19:03 -0700 2009
I gathered a number of hints on how to live life better--these are not about making money, or having things, but on the ways to get through bad times, appreciate good...more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=933231