An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life.
For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with which you handle the change.
With sections titled Who You Are Right Now, Loving and Being Loved, and Guided Drift, Fred addresses the scope of human transitions. It all comes down to knowing we're valuable, and that we're worthy of that value. As Fred would say, "You don't have to be anything more than who you are right now."
In her foreword, Joanne Rogers shares the Fred she knew. With stories from their life together, the joys as well as the struggles, Joanne shows how Fred looked at life as a journey--with the ups and downs and in-betweens.
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"There is little better than this--or perhaps nothing better--when one is looking for either a wise psychologist, or a loving parent. Perhaps the former is always best as the latter anyhow. Each section, and each reading, is enough for a day's meditation or peace. "
— CJ. (5 out of 5 stars)
" Quotes from Mr. Rogers! Like so many others, I grew up watching Mr. Rogers, and this was a great feel-good return to the neighborhood. "
— Marissa, 5/1/2011" This book was a great insight to the inner thoughts of Fred Rogers... I love the way he looked at the world.... "
— Corey, 4/9/2011" I think I saw this book at Target shortly after it came out and decided to pick it up because I had loved Mr. Rogers as a child.<br/><br/>It contains a collection of things he said and songs from the TV show. The forward by his wife is also nice as well (and I rarely read or like forwards). "
— Joy, 1/15/2011" This was a nice Christmas present from my mom. The best surprise was finding it was autographed by none other than Mr McFeely! It's a nice collection of quotes; nothing particularly earth shattering but a great mood lifter. Fred Rogers was my hero. Still is. "
— Alice, 12/28/2010" Growing up with Mister Rogers, when a friend loaned me the book I read it and enjoyed...lots of quotes for living a good life! "
— Teresa, 8/17/2010" Mister Rogers can sum up a topic and give advice in so few words with such impact and eloquence. "
— Megan, 7/15/2010" Short quotes from Mr. Rogers. He was a very wise man. Nothing exciting or earth-shattering, but a good, quiet reminder of the right way to live. "
— Ashley, 5/6/2010" I never thought I would miss Mister Rogers. <br/>Great things to memorize to make yourself nicer to others and to yourself. "
— summershots, 3/12/2010" I like the short concise essays. and some of them made sense. "
— Pat, 2/18/2010Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was best known for his long-running TV show for children, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, but he was also a producer, magician, writer, puppeteer, minister, and author of multiple celebrated books. Rogers received virtually every major award in the television industry for work in his field, and dozens of others from special interest groups.
Blair Brown is an award-winning narrator and a Tony Award–winning actor. Besides earning several AudioFile Earphones Award, she received the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration in 2020. She has appeared on Broadway, in film, and on television in numerous miniseries and TV movies and received five Emmy Award nominations for her starring role in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd.
Richard Kind is an American actor known for his roles in television sitcoms, including Mad About You and Spin City. Also a prominent voice actor, his work includes Disney’s Tom and Jerry: The Movie, A Bug’s Life, Cars, and Cars 2. He lives in Santa Monica.