PDF Life Is So Good by George Dawson; Richard Glaubman in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Inspirational; educational; entertaining --bought extras sequelBy MOzarkianLife is So Good by George Dawson and Richard Glaubman "One man's extraordinary journey though the twentieth century and how he learned to read at age 98." Worth buying for school; friends; or relatives. Winner of the Christopher Award -- books that "affirm the highest values of the human spirit."Discovered this in Barnes Noble while looking for a book that would meet a dual credit history teacher's requirements for content (and mine for length; dialog; action; readability). This went WAY beyond my criteria because of the inspirational story and moral examples. LOVED it for so many reasons. A few...100 years of history told through the common man's pov; who happens to be black; sees first hand how people judge (and kill) based on skin color alone; relays life in a small Texas town growing up; travels the country as a young man; returns to Texas to raise a family; demonstrates perseverance; gratitude; wisdom of elders; importance of reading and lifelong learning. Bought extra copies for school; the original story and the sequel for self.My only complaint...reader's guide question #12 in the back. "As they rode home in their wagon after seeing a lynching; George Dawson's father told his angry and outraged 10 year old son; "You have no right to judge another human being. Don't you ever forget." Ninety years later; George Dawson recounted; "I didn't know it then; but his words set the direction my life would take even till this day." Do you agree with George Dawson's father that it is never okay to judge someone? Do you think there are times when anger is a better response than acceptance?"Imo; there should have been a question similar to..."What's the difference between judging the actions of a person as harmful and unwise; and judging the person as a whole?" (Hate the sin; not the sinner. Judge not; least ye be judged. We are walk in different shoes on the earth school journey...that kinda thing. ;-) How about this one; "Do you think there are people who know how to accept all human beings where they are; yet stand firm against their unwise choices...without the need of fear based anger?" Or for more mature readers "Anger is the protective emotion we feel when we believe our needs are not being met. Is it possible to react out of faith and love instead of fear in any situation?" (I.e.; How does one become a saint? Not that I'm planning on getting there in this lifetime ;-)...but removing fear and reacting out of faith is my eventual state of being.)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Remarkable ManBy Noble1I simply enjoyed every word. George Dawson was a truly remarkable man. He was full of common sense; street smarts; and wisdom passed down to him from his father. Words he lived by. He inspired others when he learned to read at 97 years young and the relationship he had with the author was a warm and endearing one. His life experiences alone were remarkable. A must read!!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wholesome Reading for Any Age; Challenging and InspiringBy Fred C YoungThis was a very wholesome and inspiring book that I enjoyed thoroughly and recommend as excellent reading for any age. The main character lives his simple life style and ignores those who try to deter him from his accomplishing his lifelong dream. He has a strong faith and loves everyone; especially his large family; and sets high goals for them as well as f himself. Excellent book!