num_pages: 260
description: 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."
language: English
title: Life Is So Good: One Man's Extraordinary Journey through the 20th Century and How he Learned to Read at Age 98
titlecomplete: Life Is So Good: One Man's Extraordinary Journey through the 20th Century and How he Learned to Read at Age 98
genres: Biography, Inspirational, Book Club, Memoir, Nonfiction, Autobiography, American History, History, Biography Memoir, African American
ratings_count: 6147
publisher: Penguin Books