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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Let me preface this by saying that I am not a non-fiction person. I'm mildly ashamed to admit this, being a reading specialist and all, and yet it's true. I especially tend to steer away from biographies for fear that they will be so dry that I will end up disgusted with the person I'm reading about. This one, though -- this one was different.
I cried several times while reading this book, and often stopped to watch Mr. Rogers episodes or TV appearances that King referenced. Even more impressive, though? I was rarely bored, mainly because of King's skillful organization and meticulous research. Reading The Good Neighbor made me truly miss Mr. Rogers and all that he brought to the world while he was in it. Don't shy away from this. It's worth it.
I cried several times while reading this book, and often stopped to watch Mr. Rogers episodes or TV appearances that King referenced. Even more impressive, though? I was rarely bored, mainly because of King's skillful organization and meticulous research. Reading The Good Neighbor made me truly miss Mr. Rogers and all that he brought to the world while he was in it. Don't shy away from this. It's worth it.
I really wanted to love this book because I love Mr. Rogers. The book was very informational, but there was only a handful of information that I hadn’t already seen on film. The author goes on in great detail about people that were involved in Mr. Roger’s life almost to an unnecessary point. He does the same with locations relevant to Fred, going on and on about the history of it in so much detail that it’s almost unnecessary. There was some repetition as well. I’m pretty sure I read the line “he wrote 13 operas” 13 times. This is great to read to get an overview of who Fred Rogers was in one place, or for people interested in early childhood education.
As a child who grew up watching Mr. Rogers (albeit some were re-runs) and an elementary school teacher, I really enjoyed learning all about the commitment Fred Rogers had to children and educating them through this "new" medium. Definitely an interesting read.
I really wanted to like this book. But it desperately needs an editor. The repetitiveness drove me to skip ahead and ultimately not finish the book. I will give it that the first few chapters on his early life had some interesting information...you just had to hear it 6 times over.
I grew up watching Mister Roger's Neighborhood and I respect Fred Roger's and his work with young children, but this book was SO repetitive!
It could have been half the length and told the same story. I breezed through the 1st half of the book and almost gave up after that because I was sick of hearing the same information so many times, often in the exact same words!
It could have been half the length and told the same story. I breezed through the 1st half of the book and almost gave up after that because I was sick of hearing the same information so many times, often in the exact same words!
Audio version read by LeVar Burton is an absolute delight.
Fantastic subject matter. Really bad writing/editing. This book was SO repetitive and told the same stories multiple times. It could've been half the length. I read the audiobook, read by LaVar Burton, which was fun. But... It was tedious to hear the same things over and over. It also goes chronically, until... It bounces back to random stories from his childhood that don't fit in end chapters of the book, but should've been included earlier. Very odd.
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
Could not love this book or the wonderful legacy of this amazing man more. Must read!
Yes, it's a bit longer than it needs to be, and a bit repetitive. But, Mister Rogers encouraged us to slow down, take our time and ponder. Sometimes, repetition helps us learn. :)
I did not watch Mister Rogers growing up and, sadly, my boys rarely did either. Those who did watch regularly were specially blessed. Mister Rogers quietly, vehemently promoted and defended the social-emotional well-being of young children -- which makes all the difference in the world.
Now, I want to read/hear more of Fred Rogers' own words -- his homilies, his songs, his speeches.
I did not watch Mister Rogers growing up and, sadly, my boys rarely did either. Those who did watch regularly were specially blessed. Mister Rogers quietly, vehemently promoted and defended the social-emotional well-being of young children -- which makes all the difference in the world.
Now, I want to read/hear more of Fred Rogers' own words -- his homilies, his songs, his speeches.