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I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I was beyond thrilled when I found out I had the opportunity to read this book. Like countless others, I grew up planted in front of the TV, watching Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, and even looking back, I feel that Mr. Rogers shaped my childhood so profoundly, laying the groundwork for the way I saw the world and the person I would grow up to be. So getting a chance to read this book feels a bit like getting together with an old friend again.
Reading this was such a beautiful experience, and soul-healing in every sense of the word. As I read, I could hear Mr. Rogers’ calm, reassuring voice so clearly in my head, relaying to me all of these tidbits about life, like why it’s okay to feel the things we feel and how it’s important to be kind and forgiving not only to ourselves but to those around us. Hearing his voice in my head made this all the more enjoyable to read, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get choked up more than a few times. As I read, I felt like there were so many words of wisdom and positive affirmations that really struck a cord with me, like I needed to hear these words said to me at just the right time.
I also found it interesting that a lot of the sentiments and quotes that Mr. Rogers supplies in this book mirror so closely something I might read today on Tumblr. Thinking about the self positivity/positive affirmation movement that’s emerged over the past few years, it makes me wonder how much of this was influenced by so many of us who grew up with Mr. Rogers telling us these very same things that, years later, we would come to repeat to others and ourselves. It truly speaks volumes to the immense legacy that Mr. Rogers has left behind and how we all continue to carry a little bit of Mr. Rogers with us every day.
This lovely little book is a great one to have sitting on your bedside table, for those days when you need a little reassurance, a daily affirmation, or maybe just a reminder to always live your life with kindness in mind, both for yourself and those around you. Thank you, Mr. Rogers, for being a guiding light in all of our lives.
I was beyond thrilled when I found out I had the opportunity to read this book. Like countless others, I grew up planted in front of the TV, watching Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, and even looking back, I feel that Mr. Rogers shaped my childhood so profoundly, laying the groundwork for the way I saw the world and the person I would grow up to be. So getting a chance to read this book feels a bit like getting together with an old friend again.
Reading this was such a beautiful experience, and soul-healing in every sense of the word. As I read, I could hear Mr. Rogers’ calm, reassuring voice so clearly in my head, relaying to me all of these tidbits about life, like why it’s okay to feel the things we feel and how it’s important to be kind and forgiving not only to ourselves but to those around us. Hearing his voice in my head made this all the more enjoyable to read, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get choked up more than a few times. As I read, I felt like there were so many words of wisdom and positive affirmations that really struck a cord with me, like I needed to hear these words said to me at just the right time.
I also found it interesting that a lot of the sentiments and quotes that Mr. Rogers supplies in this book mirror so closely something I might read today on Tumblr. Thinking about the self positivity/positive affirmation movement that’s emerged over the past few years, it makes me wonder how much of this was influenced by so many of us who grew up with Mr. Rogers telling us these very same things that, years later, we would come to repeat to others and ourselves. It truly speaks volumes to the immense legacy that Mr. Rogers has left behind and how we all continue to carry a little bit of Mr. Rogers with us every day.
This lovely little book is a great one to have sitting on your bedside table, for those days when you need a little reassurance, a daily affirmation, or maybe just a reminder to always live your life with kindness in mind, both for yourself and those around you. Thank you, Mr. Rogers, for being a guiding light in all of our lives.