[.ca] Life Is So Good (ISBN 0141001682)

We learned about this book in class:
Some of my grade 5 students learned about George Dawson in reading class. I ordered the book and read parts to them. It is hard for kids to understand but the message is good for everyone. One message in this book is "you are never too old to learn" and "you are never too old to read and write." We also learned never to give up. We think George Dawson was an incredible person who wrote an interesting book about his family and his life. We recommend this book to older students and adults.

The most interesting book Iv'e ever read!:
When my teacher said that we were going to read a book outloud I thought oh no another baby book! but when I heard the first chapter I couldn't wait to read the rest it was so exciting and to know that this really happened it was like taking a trip to a virtual tour through history! Maybe it isn't the best book ever. Maybe the fact that my PE teacher is the author inched me to think it was great I love it! When I heard that Gorege Dawson was coming to our school I was thrilled I even got to shake Goerge Dawsons hand! This book is probably the best book I've ever read! It's true.

A Must Read:
"Life is So Good" is a must read for those who enjoy learning about culture and about individuals' with experiences that differ from theirs. The experiences of this character made me think, cry, and appreciate life as it is today. He taught me many personal lessons and kept my interest throughout. This novel is definately one of the top 5 reads that I have enjoyed. George is a black man who is 103 years old. A few years prior, he began to fulfill his life long dream - he learned how to read. George walks you through his life experiences educating you of the culture of his time, and tells you about, for example, the stories that his grandmother shared with him about her experiences as a slave and her day of freedom. He shares with you his life experiences and lessons from age four through late adulthood. A must read.

A "good for your soul" book:
This book is excellent. One reviewer said the book was good but not riveting. This is true, but it is not meant to be riveting. It is a book that humbles you, makes you think, makes you appreciate life and appreciate the lives of others. After reading this book I could better understand my 71-year-old mother's life experiences. She left home at 14 to work but never talked about how she felt about having to do this. This book helped open up a dialogue with her about that experience. This may be like talking to your grandparents (as a previous reviewer stated) but should be read in addition to the talk you have with your grandparents.

104 and still goingý:
Imagine being the grandson of slaves, learning how to read at the age of 98 and living through one whole century. A rare life like this is proudly owned by one very lucky man named George Dawson. A writer named Richard Glaubman and George wrote a book together called "Life is so Good". This book takes you on an amazing adventure through this man's life. He lived all the way back to the awful times of segregation between blacks and whites, and the Depression at the beginning of the 20th century. Fast forward the date all the way to the 21st century, he is still as healthy and active as ever at the age of 104. One of the things I enjoyed the most about Mr. Dawson's book was that he would always do his very best and never gave up even when things were really tough.