“As the extreme importance of our most gifted teachers, and the credit they are due, become ever more evident, Maxwell King has provided a superb, thoughtful biography of the brilliant Fred Rogers, who with his long-running television show, reached more children than any teacher ever. "King is a skilled storyteller who captures the essence of not only Rogers the person but also the very particular American scene that produced him." “In King’s … the inimitable Mister Rogers becomes somehow even more enchanting. In addition to elegantly narrating the facts of Rogers’ life… King’s book brims with anecdotes of intimate exchanges that highlight Rogers’ kindness and grace.” An engaging story, rich in detail, The Good N eighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations.
Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, Maxwell King traces Rogers’s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work, including a surprising decision to walk away from the show to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood with increasingly sophisticated episodes, written in collaboration with experts on childhood development. The Good Neighbor, the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. Rogers was fiercely devoted to children and to taking their fears, concerns, and questions about the world seriously. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness.
“What drove a man like Fred Rogers to devote his life to understanding, educating, and championing children? In today’s world, his message of kindness and compassion seems more needed than ever, and exploring the path and inspiration of his life in Maxwell King’s biography will inspire readers to follow in his footsteps.”Ģ018 Goodreads Choice Award Winner for History & Biographyįred Rogers (1928–2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. James Wilson, Octavia Books, New Orleans, LA Winter 2019 Reading Group Indie Next List And when’s the last time a biography made you cry tears of joy?” Learning more about Rogers’ life through the words of his family and friends in this well-researched and comprehensive biography will give you even more reason to admire the man. Rogers’ Neighborhood, this is an essential read. If you are a fan of Fred Rogers and want to understand what drove him to create Mr.
And yet, believe it or not, he was an even better, more caring man than he portrayed on television. “A wonderful biography of an American icon who seemed too good to be true.
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