The World According to Mr. Rogers, Fred Rogers
The World According to Mr. Rogers, Fred Rogers
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The World According to Mr. Rogers
Important Things to Remember

Author: Fred Rogers

Narrator: Tyne Daly, John Lithgow, Lily Tomlin, Andre Watts

Abridged: 1 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2004


Synopsis

GRAMMY AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM!

"If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person."
-- from The World According to Mister Rogers
A timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty from the man who has been a friend and neighbor to generations of Americans.
There are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes for over 30 years, his plainspoken wisdom continues to guide and comfort many. The World According to Mister Rogers distills the legacy and singular worldview of this beloved American figure.
An inspiring collection of stories, anecdotes, and insights -- with sections titled Understanding Love, The Courage to Be Yourself, The Challenge of Inner Discipline, and We Are All Neighbors -- The World According to Mister Rogers is a testament to the legacy of a man who served and continues to serve as a role model to millions.

About John Lithgow

John Lithgow is the New York Times bestselling author of I Got Two Dogs; Mahalia Mouse Goes to College; Marsupial Sue Presents: The Runaway Pancake; I’m A Manatee; Micawber; Marsupial Sue; The Remarkable Farkle McBride; and Carnival of the Animals. An award-winning actor, he has starred on stage, film, and television. He performs concerts across the country and has recorded the CDs Farkle and Friends, Singin’ in the Bathtub, and The Sunny Side of the Street. Visit John at JohnLithgow.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary on August 11, 2007

I don't think the world will ever recuperate from losing Mr. Rogers.......more

Goodreads review by Tom on April 04, 2013

I just reread this beautiful little book, and I include this on my spirituality shelf because I sincerely believe Fred Rogers is one of the best theologians of the 20th century. He was an ordained Presbyterian minister, and he understood what he did with Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as his ministry,......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on March 26, 2021

How can anyone not enjoy this book? Such a lovely man. The introduction by his wife,Joanne, gave a nice background to this icon of kindness. It sounds like the perfect marriage. Chapters sectioned off into The Courage to Be Yourself, Understanding Love, The Challenges of Inner Discipline, and We Are......more

Goodreads review by Andrea on April 15, 2020

This was a sweet books. Quotes from Fred himself. I loved it .But then again anything about or from him I adore.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on September 12, 2022

Mr Rogers was truly to good for this world.......more