You are Special by Fred Rogers
The beloved host of PBS's Mister Rogers' Neighborhood offers warm words of advice and encouragement, along with reflections on his own childhood Fred Rogers and his Neighborhood have been a presence in millions of homes for more than twenty-five years, educating, comforting, and influencing three generations of Americans. This compilation of his signature sayings and wise, succinct, straightforward thoughts is organized by themes--such as Relationships, Childhood, Parenthood, and Communicating--all enriched by personal memories of growing up. His ability to touch and inspire all kinds of people will make this book of great appeal to his television audiences past and present--and to anyone seeking wise, humane advice on how to get the most out of life.
Frederick McFeely Rogers (1928-2003) was the host of the internationally acclaimed children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, in production from 1968 to 2001. Mister Rogers, as he became known to millions, was an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) who lived and worked in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area for most of his life.Rogers' show won four Emmy awards, including one for lifetime achievement. He also received a Peabody Award, in recognition of 25 beautiful years in the neighborhood. On July 9, 2002, Fred Rogers received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his contributions to children's education. Fred Rogers has proven that television can soothe the soul and nurture the spirit and teach the very young, said President George W. Bush at the presentation.Fred Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. He studied early childhood development at the University of Pittsburgh.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780140235142 |
| ISBN 10 | 0140235140 |
| Title | You are Special |
| Author | Fred Rogers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | J.P.Tarcher,U.S./Perigee Bks.,U.S. |
| Year published | 1995-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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