Included in the collection: "The world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are worthwhile." "The ol...
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Feb 15, 2011
Reese
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January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona. It's not my neighborhood. Still, when a tragedy occurs, I usually feel as if the tragedy, in some ways, belongs to me. So I should be doing something in response to it instead of contemplating the implications of what has happened. Sadly I admit that my "doing" usually means dwelling on what cannot be undone and turning to books for consolation. But a new year has just begun.
I read THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MISTER ROGERS, a little book with More...
I read THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MISTER ROGERS, a little book with More...
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Dec 17, 2009
Mary
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I don't think the world will ever recuperate from losing Mr. Rogers.
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Jul 11, 2011
Tiffany
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The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember by Fred Rogers is a quick read. Each page has a thought or quote from Fred Rogers, better known as Mr. Rogers. Here are a few of his thoughts that resonated with me.
"The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing...and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it More...
"The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing...and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it More...
Mar 17, 2010
Todd
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Classic Mr. Rogers from my childhood. This gem for people raising children or needing to be reminded why that Dr. Fred Rogers made people feel better about themselves. This is the book that should be required reading in public & private schools while children are growing up and also a book for the home to help in making good children.
The fact that new Disney has raised a generation of selfish tweens to twenty-some makes me sad and I wonder why that Mr. Rogers was pulled off the air. More...
The fact that new Disney has raised a generation of selfish tweens to twenty-some makes me sad and I wonder why that Mr. Rogers was pulled off the air. More...
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Jul 25, 2009
Debbie (Readerbuzz)
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Favorite Quote: "What matters isn't how a person's inner
life finally puts together the alphabet and numbers of his outer
life. What really matters is whether he uses the alphabet for the
declaration of a war or the description of a sunrise---his numbers
for the final count at Buchenwald or the specifics of a brand-new
bridge."
"Love is like infinity. You can't have more or less infinity, and you
can't compare two things to see if they're ' More...
life finally puts together the alphabet and numbers of his outer
life. What really matters is whether he uses the alphabet for the
declaration of a war or the description of a sunrise---his numbers
for the final count at Buchenwald or the specifics of a brand-new
bridge."
"Love is like infinity. You can't have more or less infinity, and you
can't compare two things to see if they're ' More...
Oct 09, 2009
Becky
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This is a little gem of a book. Mister Rogers understands the importance of people, and what really matters in life. Some of my favorite quotes:
"..anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."
"When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them fe More...
"..anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me."
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."
"When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them fe More...
Dec 02, 2010
Ann Marie
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I adored Mister Rogers as a kid loving his gentle, unassuming way of teaching acceptance of people and world peace. A big stretch in the 60's, I'm sure. This book is a collaboration of Fred Roger's thoughts and quotes assembled by his wife. It was wonderful to "hear" his voice once again teaching acceptance of people, especially ones own self and asking again for world peace. "The world needs a sense of worth, and it will achieve it only by its people feeling that they are wor
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Jul 15, 2010
Jessica
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. When I told my husband what I was reading, he snickered a little bit. What am I supposed to learn from a children's television show host? Surprisingly, quite a bit. I saved several quotes from his books and was amazed at what he had discovered in his lifetime. I actually feel as though I learned a few things from reading this, and that really helps make a book worth reading to me.
This was one of my favorite quotes from this book {which can be found on More...
This was one of my favorite quotes from this book {which can be found on More...
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Jun 29, 2007
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I breezed through 'The World According to Mister Rogers' by the late, great Fred Rogers. I loved it so much I also read 'Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers.' Both are books of maxims, aphorisms, and (a few) lyrics to the songs from his show. A saint, if we ever had one, in this modern age. All my life, all my books, all my searching, all my conclusions, mostly here, in some form or another – his conclusions I may differ from, but his fundamentals are inviolable. His essential goodness hu
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Nov 02, 2010
Michael
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Here you will find some nice words to live by...
This is one of those books you must keep on your bookshelf to randomly read every now and then. It reminds you to have courage in yourself, understand about love, having a good sense of inner discipline and realizing that we are all worldwide neighbors and human beings. One of the last lines I underlined is so imperative in today's world: 'We all can minister to others in this world by being compassionate and caring'.
This is one of those books you must keep on your bookshelf to randomly read every now and then. It reminds you to have courage in yourself, understand about love, having a good sense of inner discipline and realizing that we are all worldwide neighbors and human beings. One of the last lines I underlined is so imperative in today's world: 'We all can minister to others in this world by being compassionate and caring'.
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May 09, 2009
Janet
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I was expecting this book to have been written more at a child’s level (or at least a level for parent and child read together), but it is most definitely aimed at adults. I sat down with this book intending to read it straight through, like a novel, but I realized it isn’t meant to be read in one or two long sittings. To do so does not provide the time needed to think about what Mr. Rogers is trying to say. If I had it to do over again, I’d read a page a day.
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Sep 08, 2010
Katie
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What a lovely little book this was. I found the forward by Joanne Rogers (Mr. Rogers wife) perhaps the most touching of the entire book. I found a number of quotes that I will take with me as they are a common-sense wisdom that only time and a gentle personality can learn on their own. I did find that many of the quotes overlapped ideas and themes, but it just gives a slightly different perspective to look from.
Whether you enjoyed 'Mr. Rogers Neighbourhood' or not, this book is worth a re More...
Whether you enjoyed 'Mr. Rogers Neighbourhood' or not, this book is worth a re More...
Jul 26, 2009
Tyler
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Synopsis: This book is made up of short quotes and anecdotes taken from the life of Mister Rogers and his television show. The quotes are grouped into four topics: The courage to be yourself, Understanding love, The challenges of inner discipline and We are all neighbors.
My Review: Not much to say about this one, other than the sayings all give a nice outlook on life and my respect for Mister Rogers has increased since reading it.
My Review: Not much to say about this one, other than the sayings all give a nice outlook on life and my respect for Mister Rogers has increased since reading it.
Mar 10, 2011
Kate
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I love Mr. Rogers. I think the audio version (read by Tyne Daly, John Lithgow, et al) was not the best medium for his (many, brief) messages. The couple of actual excerpts of Fred Rogers reading had me on the brink of tears. But I think I would have preferred to read these as individual meditations over the course of much more than the 75 minutes allotted.
"Peace means far more than the opposite of war."
"Peace means far more than the opposite of war."
Apr 24, 2008
Ashley
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I owe the start of my violin playing experience to Mr. Rogers. It was because of an episode about string instruments that my 3 1/2 year old self told my mom that I wanted to play the violin. (I owe the rest of my violin experience to my mom who willingly agreed to finance and put the time into not only my learning to play the violin but my 4 siblings as well. Thanks Mom for a priceless gift!) So when I saw this cute book on my friend's bookshelf, I had to borrow it. Mr. Rogers is an amazing
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Dec 24, 2010
Debra
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This book was a quick read that gave me some insight into Fred Rogers' character and left me appreciating this person who I grew up watching on TV much more. I will probably read this book again and again, and I may even highlight some of my favorite gems from it, as there are many reminders in the book that we can all stand to be reminded again and again.
Sep 29, 2009
Shauntel
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This is a book of quotes. Although I liked Mister Roger's messages I learned that I just don't like this type of book very much. They aren't the type of book that is best enjoyed by sitting and reading the whole thing, which I like to do. It would be better enjoyed reading one quotation a day until finished.
Jun 27, 2009
Suzanne
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Mr. Rogers was an extraordinary man with wisdom that evidenced itself in his committment to children. This was a quick read, with quotes from Fred Rogers on various topics. I gave it four stars only because there needed to be MORE. Having read this book, I went in search of a book about his life to read what made him the extraordinary TV personality and spiritual giant he was.
Jan 15, 2011
Joy
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I think I saw this book at Target shortly after it came out and decided to pick it up because I had loved Mr. Rogers as a child.
It contains a collection of things he said and songs from the TV show. The forward by his wife is also nice as well (and I rarely read or like forwards).
It contains a collection of things he said and songs from the TV show. The forward by his wife is also nice as well (and I rarely read or like forwards).
Feb 10, 2009
Kappy
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Another keeper to reread again at different times of my life. My kids didn't really like Mr. Rogers preferring the joy and flash of Sesame Street..... but I did. I liked his quiet way of explaining life. They do remember his mannerisms and, as young adults, even enjoy this book
Dec 28, 2011
Bee
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You can make as many jokes about Fred Rogers as you want. To me he was amazing in many, many ways and the love, wisdom and courage he shared with the world stands to his eternal credit. He touched the hearts of many who are forever changed. This was a very uplifting book.
Jan 11, 2011
C.j.
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There is little better than this--or perhaps nothing better--when one is looking for either a wise psychologist, or a loving parent. Perhaps the former is always best as the latter anyhow. Each section, and each reading, is enough for a day's meditation or peace.
Dec 28, 2010
Alice
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This was a nice Christmas present from my mom. The best surprise was finding it was autographed by none other than Mr McFeely! It's a nice collection of quotes; nothing particularly earth shattering but a great mood lifter. Fred Rogers was my hero. Still is.
Sep 30, 2010
Eileen
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I will always love Mr. Rogers. He was the grandfather I never had. I always thought he was speaking directly to ME before I was old enough to understand TV. This is a lovely collection that will not only warm your heart from memories of his lifetime of contribution but will fill you with hope. I still miss him.
We gave this book to my husband for Father's Day. He can be incredibly misanthropic (and I mean that in a nice way) but BOY did he EVER like Mr. Rogers as a kid. Now, even though h More...
We gave this book to my husband for Father's Day. He can be incredibly misanthropic (and I mean that in a nice way) but BOY did he EVER like Mr. Rogers as a kid. Now, even though h More...
May 19, 2009
Lesley
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This was a quick, enjoyable read, which took me down Memory Lane over lunch! I enjoyed the stories, quotes, and lyrics shared in this book, as well as the forward written by his wife, and the short biography of Fred Rogers in the back.
Sep 27, 2009
Annette
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Beautiful read - truly inspirational. If you love Mister Rogers (even if you don't) this book will help you to step back and take a look at how you view life and people. Definitely full of important things to remember.
Feb 03, 2010
Jennifer
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This book is reminder of what a special person Fred Rogers was. I particularly enjoyed the forward read by his wife, and the songs interspersed within the reading [on the audio CD, of course:].
Nov 05, 2011
Stephanie
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I love Mr. Rogers. This book provides a perfect 'snapshot' of his sweet words of love, acceptance, and wisdom shared during his too-short life.
May 01, 2011
Marissa
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Quotes from Mr. Rogers! Like so many others, I grew up watching Mr. Rogers, and this was a great feel-good return to the neighborhood.
