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Summary: I'm So Glad He Taught Me Not To Be Afraid To Cry...
Review: ... because I cried several times while reading this delightful little book, just because I still miss him. It seems odd, on one level, to grieve the death of a man I never met, and yet, on another level, he made viewers feel as if he personally cared about their needs. The book does the same thing. Also, the forward by his wife is lovely, and so informative. I enjoyed reading that he was *her* icon long before anyone else's! This is a pearl of a book from a man with a heart of gold.
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Summary: World According to Mr. Rogers is a beautiful world indeed
Review: As a child of the 70's having grown up with Mister Rogers, I've found myself reading quotes composed by him in The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember (2003). While I remeber watching and loving Mister Rogers, in my adulthood and subsequent lost childhood, I didn't realize how wise he truly was.
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Summary: Special Book from a Uniquely Special Man
Review: As a child, some of the most important and meaningful lessons I learned were from Mr. Rogers. He was able to communicate valuable lessons, about important topics, using age appropriate but very mature vocabulary and concepts. I just don't know if any other person has contributed to our lives as much as he has. This book is a special tribute to Mr. Rogers, his ideas, and his life. There is more for us adults to learn here, and also some nice biographical information, including charming stories about his own inner challenges. Thank goodness that my children can now watch reruns and gain the valuable lessons from their wonderful neighbor, Mr. Rogers. Take a look at "Effortless Wellbeing" by Evan Finer for more valuable ideas about authentic wellness.
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Summary: HELPED ME AT A DIFFICULT TIME
Review: having recently lost my wonderful husband of 25 1/2 years, i picked up this book which i had ordered a month or so before my 51 year old husband passed away. the wisdom and comfort that i found within its covers will be cherished by me for the rest of my life. i quote "when the gusty winds blow and shake our lives, if we know that people care about us, we may bend with the wind...but we won't break." wow - that means so much to me. thank you mr. rogers - oh by the way - say hello to my "del" for me will ya?
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Summary: How exciting that something so wholesome is doing well!
Review: How exciting that something so wholesome, a book that all the family can read and enjoy, is doing well! Some people bemoan the loss of values in the USA today - the success of this book shows that there are countless readers out there proving them wrong. 4 cheers for family reading! Give your grandmother this book for Christmas! Read it with your children! Christopher Catherwood, author of CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS AND ISLAMIC RAGE (Zondervan, 2003)
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Summary: It's words are soft like a big hug...and so serene...
Review: I purchased the hardcover version of this book after reading a an empowering quote that someone left me, credited to Mr. Rogers.It was enough to get me to actively seek and purchase it, with no disappointment after it was in my hands. The book consists of quotes, categorized in sections anywhere from being neighborly, to the challenges of inner discipline, to understanding love, and the courage to be yourself. It's words are soft like a big hug...and so serene...the reminders included in this book are gentle, and yet contain so much power. On fond memories of observing his character during my childhood days of watching the TV show, looking at, and even owning this book is a positive 'trigger', and brings warmth and a smile to look at and hold. The price of the book was a hurdle for me. Normally books of this nature don't run me as much as this one did, however, the aura about it and the feeling I get when I see it on my desk is was well worth getting over the cost.
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Summary: An examined life.
Review: If an unexamined life is not worth living, then Mr. Rogers life was well worth living. This book is filled with honest examinations and evaluations of aspects of life that we all encounter. The conclusion is that life is wonderful, in spite of the pain and challenges, and that the most important thing of all is love. This book will make you feel better. Thanks, Mr. Rogers. We miss you.
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Summary: Wonderful Posthumous Gift From Our Very Best Neighbor!
Review: If ever there was a man in contemporary America who should serve as a wonderful role model, it was the late Fred Rogers. Using love and compassion as a flag for his humanitarian endeavors on public television and elsewhere, Fred Rogers became a symbol of all that is best and right with this country. I first became hooked on him as my then toddling daughter watched him every evening on public television, and while he was hardly either macho or particularly masculine, there was an undoubtedly appealing aspect to his persona that literally would warm the room. Here we have a selection of essays from Rogers that illustrate his deep philosophical concern for children as well as his abiding human compassion for others, something in seeming short supply today. Preaching a Christian cant of charity and tolerance, he continually lit a veritable beacon of positive examples through his words as well as in his life. The selection gathered here range from his acceptance speech when inducted into the Television Hall Of Fame discussing having the courage to be an individual to various songs on his program, and an abiding message of love, the value of learning, and the desperate need to center our society around the enduring needs of children. I remember being moved each time he would gaze into the camera and seemingly tell my entranced toddler that he was proud of her, that she was special, and that to be herself was okay. She didn't have to be first, or to do anything other than to be whoever she was. His program format as being your neighbor worked magic, and tended to calm down my daughter as she watched his program and giggled at many of the hilarious antics of the puppets. But Rogers delivered some important messages to our children, and it is no mistake his programs run still, as I am sure they will forever. His writing style is straightforward and direct, written in simple language that even younger children will comprehend. But this is not to suggest the book is meant for children. Rather it is meant for the rest of us, dazzled as we are by his daring to be himself, and to leave behind such memorable treasures, as are these essays and other works he wrote along the way. For whether he is counseling children as to how the attack on the world trade center was a result of people being so angry they didn't know what else to do with it, or counseling us as to how to express our pent-up love, caring, and compassion, Fred Rogers was a remarkable human being, and one many of us can profit by reading and heeding. Enjoy!
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Summary: Good Gift Book, Light on Text
Review: If you are looking for a good book to cheer someone up or for a graduate or other celebrant in need of some good, but simple advice then this is a great choice. There's some great advice inside, all told in Mister Rogers's simple, familiar style. Be warned that the book is small, and fairly light on text. It is arranged with one quote for page, and most of the pages have a little bit of text and a whole lot of blank space. I read the entire book in about an hour before going to bed. I borrowed it from the library, and copied down a few quotes that I found particularly helpful, but otherwise I didn't feel the need to own this book.
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Summary: A wonderful book for kids and adults
Review: Like many adults, i grew up on Mr. Rogers and remember his TV shows and characters. This book is aptly subtitled- "important things to remember" and is a great collection of stories, anecdotes and thoughts on topics that matter like Love, relationships, individuals, respect and honesty. It help us remember what its like to be a good neighbor. There is a foreword written by his wife which is very touching and the book is easy to read--each short anedote/saying is printed on a separate page. It would be a good idea to read a page a day and use that as the basis for "a thought for the day." This book would make an ideal present for the coming holidays, especially for kids and for those who grew up with Mr. Rogers and didn't we all??
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