The Good Neighbor
2018 • 320 pages
Ratings12
Average rating4.2
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Ratings12
Average rating4.2
Drawing on original interviews, oral histories and archival documents, the author traces the iconic children's program host's personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work.
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It is refreshing to find that Mr. Rogers was just as admirable and kind and committed to children as he appeared to be. But a life without strife and controversy doesn't make for riveting reading, and the book had a lot of filler. So, 5+ stars for Mr. Rogers himself, 3 for the writing.
I didn't watch Mr. Rogers Neighborhood when I was a kid. I have no idea why – it seems like an amazing show. I've watched a few episodes since as an adult and have been amazed. Reading this had me tearing up in places at the empathy displayed by Fred Rogers throughout his life. There's something to just listening to people and telling them they're important just the way they are.
I didn't watch Mr. Rogers Neighborhood when I was a kid. I have no idea why – it seems like an amazing show. I've watched a few episodes since as an adult and have been amazed. Reading this had me tearing up in places at the empathy displayed by Fred Rogers throughout his life. There's something to just listening to people and telling them they're important just the way they are.
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