In "Life Is So Good," George Dawson, a man whose wisdom spans over a century, shares the extraordinary journey of his life, beginning as the grandson of a slave and culminating as a centenarian who embraced literacy at the age of 98. His story, as captured by Richard Glaubman, unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, from the harrows of segregation and the civil rights movement to the world wars that reshaped the nation and the globe. Through Dawson’s eyes, readers experience the trials and triumphs of the 20th century, not just as historical events, but as moments of personal growth and revelation. What makes Dawson's narrative exceptional is not just the breadth of history he lived through, but the depth of his optimism and the simplicity of his wisdom. Despite encountering unimaginable hardships, his unshakeable belief that "Life is so good" and his conviction that it is indeed "getting better" offers a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This book is more than a memoir; it is a lesson in humanity, a bridge across time, and a reminder of the small joys and profound truths that sustain us through life's inevitable ups and downs.