Life Is So Good
$31.08
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
15 May 2013
Summary
What makes a happy person, a happy life? In this remarkable book, George Dawson, a 101-year-old man who learned to read when he was 98, reflects on the philosophy he learned from his father-a belief that “life is so good”-as he offers valuable lessons in living and a fresh, firsthand view of America during the twentieth century.
Born in 1898 in Marshall, Texas, the grandson of slaves, George Dawson tells how his father, despite hardships, always believed in seeing the richness in life…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812984873 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0812984870 |
| Author: | George Dawson, Richard Glaubman |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 15 May 2013 |
| Weight: | 215g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 132mm x 15mm |
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“A remarkable autobiography … . the feel-good story of the year.”—The Christian Science Monitor “A testament to the power of perseverance.”—USA Today “Life Is So Good is about character, soul and spirit… . The pride in standing his ground is matched—maybe even exceeded—by the accomplishment of [George Dawson’s] hard-won education.”—The Washington Post “Eloquent … engrossing … an astonishing and unforgettable memoir.”—Publishers Weekly
About The Author
George Dawson
George Dawson lives in Dallas, Texas.
Richard Glaubman is an elementary school teacher. He lives outside Seattle, Washington.
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