Wanting to enjoy every moment, I stared at the hard candies in the different wooden barrels. The man behind the counter was white. I could tell he didn't like me, so I let him see the penny in my hand.As a book lover, I'm excited to read about this man who learned to read at 98 years old.
"Take your time, son," my father said with a grin. "You did a man's work this year."
In this remarkable book that won the Christopher Award, George Dawson, a slave’s grandson who learned to read at age 98 and lived to the age of 103, reflects on his life and shares valuable lessons in living, as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the entire sweep of the twentieth century. Richard Glaubman captures Dawson’s irresistible voice and view of the world, offering insights into humanity, history, hardships, and happiness. From segregation and civil rights, to the wars and the presidents, to defining moments in history, George Dawson’s description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that has sustained him through it all: “Life is so good. I do believe it’s getting better.”
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4 comments:
How inspiring! Sounds like a wonderful book.
Sounds like an amazing read! How wonderful to learn to read at such an old age and live for a few years later. I think I would enjoy this book thanks for sharing
Sounds like an amazing story. And good for him learning to read at that age! Never give up! You can find mine here... http://lisaksbookthoughts.blogspot.com/
I don't read many memoirs, but this one sounds interesting!
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