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LEARN HOW TO MAKE OUR TYPE LARGER

Book teaches that learning is a lifelong process
Published September/October 2000

George Dawson never went to school a day in his life. Born Jan. 18, 1898 in Marshall, Texas, George was the grandson of slaves. He started working at the age of four.

While his younger brothers and sisters were able to educate themselves at a nearby black school, Dawson never had that privilege. He spent his adult life working various labor jobs and ran the machines at a dairy farm for 25 years. Without the ability to read, he had to depend on the honesty of others to help him with all financial matters. He is married twice, widowed twice and has raised seven children.

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At the age of 98, George was visited at his home by a worker from a local adult education program. The man convinced him to take a literacy class. Being able to read was something that he had put off long enough. Since he was living alone and growing tired of fishing, he decided to give reading a chance. He loved it. By the second day of class, George knew his ABCs and within the first month, he was able to write his name. After two years he could read on a third grade level.

“Life is So Good,” co-authored by Seattle elementary school teacher Richard Glaubman, is a book about George’s amazing story and how he overcame life’s obstacles. It is an uplifting and optimistic look at new beginnings and human triumph. It re-emphasizes the philosophy that you are never too old to try something new.

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