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  • You Are Special

  • Neighborly Words of Wisdom from Mister Rogers
  • By: Fred Rogers
  • Narrated by: Fred Rogers
  • Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (564 ratings)

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You Are Special

By: Fred Rogers
Narrated by: Fred Rogers
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Publisher's summary

The beloved host of PBS’s Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, subject of the acclaimed documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and the forthcoming biopic A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks, offers warm words of advice and encouragement, along with reflections on his own childhood.

For more than 50 years, Fred Rogers and his enchanting neighborhood have educated, comforted, and influenced millions of people, both young and young at heart. Organized by themes - relationships, childhood, communication, parenthood, and more - this touching collection gathers his signature sayings and wise thoughts, all of which he enriches with his own memories of being a child and growing up. His ability to understand all kinds of people will inspire viewers past and present, and his straightforward, compassionate guidance will help show you how to get the most from life.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the abridged edition.

©1994 Family Communications, Inc. (P)1994 Penguin HighBridge Audio
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New Mom...

The advice is reassuring and gives me the courage to learn more about the ideas proposed.

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Wisdom

Great book! I cried several times while his words healed my soul, so many things about childhood resonated. This is a great reading if you haven't healed childhood traumas or if you are new parent, or a parent...period! His voice is calming and the pace allows you to absorb the teachings, slow but sure. I will listen again!

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Excellent advice and empathy

Wonderful way to remain mindful while interacting with your children or the children of others. Also a great reminder to love yourself for who you are.

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Life words from Fred Rogers

So refreshing to hear this book read by Fred Rogers. His view on life is poignant, and needed so much right now. A well written book. ❤️

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Mr Rogers 101

This is great wisdom and guiding ideas from Mr Rogers. Applyong his motivation will make anyone a better parent, a better person.

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unexpected insights

More a collection of quotations and adventures anecdotes than I realized. Soothing to listen to. More parenting related than I thought.

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So motivating and empathetic

this story makes me want to be a better parent. it reminds me of the love and logic series and I found many correlations between them. this was an excellent summary of Mr. Rogers' studies in child psychology and what we can do to help children grow in a healthy, loving, supportive environment.

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I am special

It’s so good to hear him read it. It’s all simple stuff, but life is so simple and we complicate it. It’s soothing and enlightening.

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I didn't know this was about raising children

I didn't know this was about raising children, and I personally have none to raise. However, the wisdom in Mr. Rogers' words about what we all need as we grow and how we relate to emotions and limitations in life is irreplaceable. Every person can benefit from this book by learning about how we can better care for ourselves, not just children

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Read in short, thoughtful segments

I was helped by these little thoughts lines of Fred Rogers wisdom and love for children. It meant more in 5 or 10 minutes portions.

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