The Good Neighbor
The Life and Work of Fred Rogers

"One of the most radical figures of contemporary history never ran a country or led a battle. . . . He became a legend by wearing a cardigan and taking off his shoes. . . . Rogers was a genius of empathy . . . fearless enough to be kind." - Mary Elizabeth Williams, journalist Not much needs to be sai......more

Fred Rogers, creator, director and actor of Mister Roger's Neighborhood was a truly beloved television figure that was instrumental in shaping millions children's lives. His premise was simple - look at life as a child would, seek to educate and teach them how to be the best possible person they can......more

I recently saw the documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? and absolutely loved it. Like weeping in the middle of a crowded theater type of love which kinda caught me off guard because although I watched Mister Rogers' Neighborhood growing up, it wasn't exactly must see tv for me. But learning more ab......more

First things first, I listened to the audiobook- which is narrated by LaVar Burton (of Reading Rainbow fame) so that was immediately exciting. Second my biggest complaint has less to do with Roger’s story and more to do with the author of this story. The book is needlessly repetitive, almost as if th......more