Righteous minds must travel in unison. In a divisive world, truth through knowledge is paramount, with factual history as the cornerstone for growth. Then, and only through sharing from the Seat of our Souls, be the gateway to amalgamation. Circumventing or hiding facts is the same as building a wall, a virtual wall mightier than the walls of Jericho. With this mindset, I employ the autobiography of George Dawson, “Life is so good,” which has come into the limelight of critical race theory. A Texas school district has deemed parts of his book inappropriate for middle school students. . The growth of inquisitive minds must travel the road of truth. Mr. Dawson’s strength and serenity can be commanding, factors that can be encouraging from a man at the age of 98.  

I read the hard copy some years ago and recently listened to the Audible version. Mr. Dawson and I were of the silent generation but years apart in age and demographics. The morality of our existence seemed to parallel. His work ethic mirrored Grandpa Charlie Hurt. When I spent the summers, I never saw Grandpa sleep, not even a nap, and he self-taught himself to read through the Bible. The difference between Mr. Dawson and myself is that I got to go to school. This book is a must-listen for more than one reason. Noting in the story gives it an R rating, but the causality of rejection becomes apparent as you listen.

            I believe the ultra-conservatives don’t want students in their formative years to read challenging literature about this nation’s history because seeing the world through the eyes of the oppressed and marginalized people. Creates understanding and empathy, causing their children to ask questions. Questions that would be uncomfortable to answer.