One manтАЩs extraordinary journey through the twentieth century and how he learned to read at age 98
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тАЬThings will be all right. People need to hear that. Life is good, just as it is. There isnтАЩt anything I would change about my life.тАЭтАФGeorge Dawson
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In this remarkable book, George Dawson, a slaveтАЩs grandson who learned to read at age 98 and lived to the age of 103, 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. Richard Glaubman captures DawsonтАЩs irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights, to the wars and the presidents, to defining moments in history, George DawsonтАЩs description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that has sustained him through it all: тАЬLife is so good. I do believe itтАЩs getting better.тАЭ
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WINNER OF THE CHRISTOPHER AWARD
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тАЬA remarkable autobiography . . . . the feel-good story of the year.тАЭтАФThe Christian Science Monitor
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тАЬA testament to the power of perseverance.тАЭтАФUSA Today
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тАЬLife Is So Good is about character, soul and spirit. . . . The pride in standing his ground is matchedтАФmaybe even exceededтАФby the accomplishment of [George DawsonтАЩs] hard-won education.тАЭтАФThe Washington Post
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тАЬEloquent . . . engrossing . . . an astonishing and unforgettable memoir.тАЭтАФPublishers Weekly
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