THE BOOK CORNER

Life Is So Good

By George Dawson and Richard Glaubman

I originally bought 2 copies and am now ordering 9 more copies. There is so much wisdom in this book. It is a primer of life. It goes beyond "Tuesday With Morrie". George Dawson is so positive and upbeat. I agree with the the previous reviewer that this should be mandatory reading in schools, but I would lower the grades to junior high school and maybe even 5th and 6th graders. George gives us a black man's perspective of life in the South in the first half of the 1900's. He also gives us an excellent work ethic and model for living. White and Black children alike would benefit from the historical perspective. We all can benefit from his little philosophical statements here and there. I had lots of smiles while reading this, plus many tears. I remember the south (I'm white) when bathrooms, drinking fountains and restaurants were segregated. I was a child in California, to whom this was foreign. George brings these memories back, but in a

non-judgmental way. He experienced the introduction of cars and airplanes, as well as the tragedy at Columbine High School. Throughout, he has respect for others and a tolerance for differing perspectives. Buy this book. Read it, and then pass it on. Share it with your children. Discuss the contents. George Dawson has truly given us all a remarkable gift.

Review by Karen (Walnut Creek, California)