Life Is So Good

In Life Is So Good, actors Mike Wiley and David zum Brunnen share the story of George Dawson, a slave’s grandson that learned to read at age 98. Through these talented actors Dawson shares his unique wisdom about survival, joy, people and the hidden beaut

"Life Is So Good is about character, soul and spirit...The pride in standing his ground is matched-maybe even exceeded-by the accomplishment of (George Dawson's) hard-won education." ...The Washington Post
103-year-old George Dawson, a slave's grandson who learned to read at age 98, reflects on his life and offers valuable lessons in living as well as a fresh, firsthand view of America during the twentieth century. His unlikely friend Richard Glaubman, an elementary school teacher, 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, presidents, and defining moments in history, George Dawson's description and assessment of the last century inspires readers with the message that-through it all-has sustained him: "Life is so good. I do believe it's getting better." Themes: Integrity, History, Civil Rights, and Literacy. The original book, Life Is So Good, and George Dawson were featured on Oprah's Use Your Life Awards. Life Is So Good received the 2001 Christopher Award for Nonfiction for writers whose work "affirms the highest values of the human spirit".
Adapted for the stage and performed by Mike Wiley and David zum Brunnen.
Directed by Serena Ebhardt
Co-Produced by EbzB Productions and Mike Wiley Productions
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