George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life) George as "The richest man in town". In the pile of donated funds, George finds a copy of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" inscribed, "Dear George: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. P.S. Thanks for the wings! Love, Clarence." A bell on the Christmas tree rings, and his daughter Zuzu says, "Teacher says every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!" George agrees and looks up to heaven and says, "Attaboy, Clarence." George realizes that he truly has a wonderful life. Citing generosity as Bailey's most admirable trait, "Time" magazine lists George Bailey among their
George S. Elrick some college courses. Throughout his career he wrote an astonishing 38 Books! George's favorite book that he had published was "Bonanza - The Bubble Gum Kid". Books written by George S. Elrick: George S. Elrick George Seefurth Elrick (October 7, 1921 – December 29, 1997) George was raised in Evanston, IL, in a 2-story flat near Lake Michigan. He was an only child, and it didn't take him long to develop an aptitude for reading and writing. He attended Northwestern University from 1939 to 1943, and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in English. Soon after, during WWII, he entered the