Kindness and wonder : why Mister Rogers matters now more than ever

Kindness and wonder Why Mister Rogers matters now more than ever

Gavin Edwards, 1968-

Book - 2019

For more than thirty years, Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in American homes. Warm and welcoming, he spoke directly to children--and their parents--about the marvels of the world, the things that worried them, and above all, the importance of being themselves. Dressed in his cardigan and sneakers, Fred Rogers offered a wholesome message of generosity and love that changed the landscape of television and shaped a generation of children. Kindness and Wonder pays tribute to this cultural icon: the unique, gentle man who embodied the best of what we could be. Looking back at the history of the show and the creative visionary behind it, pop culture aficionado Gavin Edwards reminds us of the indelible lessons and insights that Mister Rogers co...nveyed--what it means to be a good person, to be open-hearted, to be thoughtful, to be curious, to be compassionate--and why they matter. Beautifully crafted, infused with Mister Rogers' gentle spirit, and featuring dozens of interviews with people whose lives were touched by Fred Rogers--ranging from Rita Moreno to NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann--Kindness and Wonder is a love letter to this unforgettable cultural hero and role model, and the beautiful neighborhood he created.

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Subjects
Rogers, Fred.
Mister Rogers' neighborhood (Television program)
Television personalities > United States > Biography.
Children's television programs > United States.
Biographies.
Genres
Biographies
Published
New York, NY : Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Gavin Edwards, 1968- (author)
Other Authors
R. Sikoryak (illustrator)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
248 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-241) and index.
ISBN
9780062950741
  • Introduction: Hello, neighbor
  • Part I. Let's make the most of this beautiful day
  • Part II. Ten ways to live more like Mister Rogers right now. The first way: be deep and simple
  • The second way: be kind to strangers
  • The third way: make a joyful noise
  • The fourth way: tell the truth
  • The fifth way: connect with other people every way you can
  • The sixth way: love your neighbors
  • The seventh way: find the light in the darkness
  • The eighth way: always see the very best in other people
  • The ninth way: accept the changing season
  • The tenth way: share what you've learned (all your life).
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Edwards (The Tao of Bill Murray) affectionately captures the spirit of Fred Rogers (1928--2003) in a crisply told biography that focuses on the enduring lessons Rogers shared with his viewers. For more than 30 years beginning in 1951, Mister Rogers walked through his front door, put on his tennis shoes and cardigan sweater, and sang "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Growing up near Pittsburgh with doting parents, Rogers thrived in a loving and encouraging family, especially his grandfather, who spoke the words that shaped Rogers: "There's just one person in this whole world just like you--and I like you just the way you are." Edwards traces Rogers from his days at Rollins College in Florida, where he met his future wife, Joanne Byrd, through his earliest forays into television in New York City, to his development of the characters for his show and his advocacy for quality children's programming. Edwards also pulls examples from Rogers and his show that teach lessons on how to live more like Rogers right now, such as being kind to strangers, telling the truth, and "always seeing the best in people." Edwards's enthusiastic prose vibrantly captures Rogers's spirit and wisdom. (Oct.)

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