• Life Is So Good

  • One Man's Extraordinary Journey through the 20th Century and How He Learned to Read at Age 98
  • By: George Dawson, Richard Glaubman
  • Narrated by: LeVar Burton
  • Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (304 ratings)

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Life Is So Good

By: George Dawson, Richard Glaubman
Narrated by: LeVar Burton
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Publisher's summary

In Life Is So Good, read by Emmy Award nominee LeVar Burton, George Dawson shares his unique wisdom about survival, joy, people, and the hidden beauty of growing old. Now 101, he has witnessed a century of change. We hear the history of America as seen through his eyes - race relations in the South, the World Wars, the invention of the automobile, and other historic events. Though he was only eight years old when he left home to work on a white family's farm, he took with him his parents' positive outlook - based on appreciating what he had, the wise observance of others, and common sense. Dawson's story offers a moving prescription for a satisfying and meaningful life.
©2000 by Richard Glaubman (P)2000 by Audio Literature

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So good

what a great story of a man that loves a good life. so much to be learned by George

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Excellent

A great story packed full of life lessons. It’s refreshing to see a positive outlook rather than the game of blame.

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Life is so good when you read this book!

An uplifting story about someone who never gave up learning and enjoying life. I just wish this version was unabridged, because I would like to listen to all of it.

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Not what I was expecting…

I thought it was going to be a light and fluffy read but instead I got the truth from one man’s prospective. Such an amazing book.

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Read and reread

I purchased the book and now I have it via audible to listen over and over again. Highly recommend

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Just keep it simple and have gratitude

What a wonderful story and disposition to aspire to. A road to happiness. A great outlook on life that I feel I can learn from. Well worth the read / listen!

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Loved this book!

This is a wonderful story of one man's courage, perseverance, love for God and family, and survival during some of the worst of times for African- Americans.

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Enjoyed it very much

LaVar Burton does a great job doing the narration. This is a wonderful story of perseverance and having a good additude.i also enjoyed the story of Farmer Boy, by Michael Morporgo.

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Beautiful

Came across this book because I wanted to hear Levar Burton and I’m so lucky I did. This is a beautiful story that everyone should experience. Wonderful reminder of just enjoying your life and being grateful.

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A humbling story. Mr. Dawson's story is beautiful.

Great book. A must read. Encouraging. Motivating. Connection. Family. Hope. History. The future. Love.

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