
The Good Neighbor
The Life and Work of Fred Rogers
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Narrated by:
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LeVar Burton
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By:
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Maxwell King
Fred Rogers (1928-2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness. Rogers was fiercely devoted to children and to taking their fears, concerns, and questions about the world seriously.
The Good Neighbor, the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, Maxwell King traces Rogers’s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work, including a surprising decision to walk away from the show to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood with increasingly sophisticated episodes, written in collaboration with experts on childhood development. An engaging story, rich in detail, The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations.
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Critic reviews
"[Narrator LeVar] Burton joyfully offers rich glimpses of a man whose greatest concern was ensuring that all those he encountered knew they were important and valued. Enhanced by Burton's excellent narration, this exceptional audiobook honoring Fred Rogers is sure to encourage each listener to be a good neighbor." (AudioFile)
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Having cried both times I saw the documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? I was pretty sure my emotions would go through a similar roller coaster. I was right, this comprehensive biography brought on laughter, joy, sadness, and like the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, keeps the listener fully engaged.
The book was educational, refreshing, and nostalgic. It was a nice reminder that there are still kind helpers out there and I believe that many of Fred Rogers’ values still hold true today and are more relevent than ever.
The Good Neighbor is Chicken Soup for the Soul and upon LaVar Burton’s last word, I considered listening to the book over again. Like Fred Rogers, The Good Neighbor is special.
Great for the young at heart
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