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I knew of Mr Rogers mostly from parodies about him and it wasn’t until I had young children that I learned to love him and his message. I was able to let go of my preconceived notions and actually watch him and respect what he was doing.
This book offered a lot of information into his background I never knew. I found it a bit of a slow read at first; especially the chapters on his childhood. As it began to delve into his career I found the pace a bit better but towards the end of the biography it became redundant with several facts.
Overall it was very interesting and I’m glad I read it.
This book offered a lot of information into his background I never knew. I found it a bit of a slow read at first; especially the chapters on his childhood. As it began to delve into his career I found the pace a bit better but towards the end of the biography it became redundant with several facts.
Overall it was very interesting and I’m glad I read it.
At times, the book itself was a dry read, but Fred Rogers was an amazing human being. His brand of gentleness, kindness, acceptance and understanding reached millions of children through his television show "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. He was that way in everyday life too.
I just love Mr. Rogers and it was nice to get to know more about him. The book was a little long and repetitive and delved into the biographies of his inspirational figures a bit much for my taste but it's always great to spend more time with St. Fred.
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A wonderful biography of a wonderful man. I remember growing up watching Mr. Roger's Neighborhood at my grandparents house and listening to this audiobook brought back a lot of nostalgic memories. There were definitely parts of the book that were repetitive, sometimes withing the same few paragraphs which made it feel like it could have been edited more. I really enjoyed learning about Fred Rogers life before he was "Mr. Rogers". I never knew just how much he was an advocate for children and educational television. It is sad that good people like him have such short lives. Thankful for all he did during his lifetime and the legacy he leaves behind.
Fascinating read of such a good man. The world was a brighter place with Fred Rogers in it. I want my grandchildren to watch the old series of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.
The content of the book was good, I feel like I learned a lot about Mr. Rogers, but the writing itself was a little lack-luster.
Who doesn’t love Mr. Rogers, right? While some new revelations about Rogers the man and child
of privilege were new discoveries, the book still did not reveal much. I think the author’s relationship with the Rogers Foundation makes him too close to the subject, thus bordering on hero worship at times.
of privilege were new discoveries, the book still did not reveal much. I think the author’s relationship with the Rogers Foundation makes him too close to the subject, thus bordering on hero worship at times.
Decided to cut my losses - I'm not sure if this was because it was a biography (vs. a memoir) or if it was because Fred Rogers is a genuinely good egg... but I found it to be quite boring. I need more spice, real conflict, drama, something!!
The subject matter had so much potential as Fred Rogers was an incredible man, but the book was repetitive and the writing style was boring.
I found the book very interesting. Fred Rogers was a fascinating man. However I found the writing somewhat distracting. For instance, 3/4 of the way through the book the author is still 'introducing' people, such as mentioning something David Newell did, and then reminding the reader for the 10-15th time that David Newell was a long time friend of Fred Rogers and played Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Each major section of the book seems to have been written as a stand alone then partially pieced together.
Overall I think it payed a honest and honorable tribute to Fred Rogers, but could have been edited and polished a bit more before publishing.
Overall I think it payed a honest and honorable tribute to Fred Rogers, but could have been edited and polished a bit more before publishing.