The World According to Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers

The World According to Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers

A timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty from the beloved PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

There are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes for over 30 years, his plainspoken wisdom continues to guide and comfort many. The World According to Mister Rogers distills the legacy and singular worldview of this beloved American figure. An inspiring collection of stories, anecdotes, and insights -- with sections devoted to love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty, The World According to Mister Rogers reminds us that there is much more in life that unites us than divides us.

Culled from Fred Rogers' speeches, program transcripts, books, letters, and interviews, along with some of his never-before-published writings, The World According to Mister Rogers is a testament to the legacy of a man who served and continues to serve as a role model to millions.

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	9781401301064
ISBN 10	1401301061
Title	The World According to Mister Rogers
Author	Fred Rogers
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Little, Brown & Company
Year published	2003-10-08
Number of pages	197
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