You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America's Most Beloved Neighbor
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I am a senior citizen and I still love tuning into the neighborhood
Fred Rogers speaks to children of all ages. I am a senior citizen and I still love tuning into the neighborhood. I learn so much. I also learn how to speak to others with simplicity and respect.
Comfort the first fathers day without my dad
The last day I saw my dad alive during the pandemic via iPad broke my heart deeply. Even though it was peaceful and a few hours later he stopped breathing, it was still super sad. I felt drawn to watch the Mister Rogers movie starring Tom Hanks. Not knowing what it was about other than the actor author learned it was about me in part. Reflecting aspects of the relationship my dad and I had similarly as the storyline. After the film, I borrowed online hopped on Amazon and purchased every Fred Rogers book I could find. On Father’s Day, I began my new tradition reading pages from this book and others. For me, this blessing is from God. The thought came to me these are all the things my dad would have taught me if he knew how. Father’s Day didn't feel as sad when I did this. I'm super glad to have a new ritual to help me connect with the memories of my dad. And, won't lie... I feel special. Just the way I am 😆 The note to readers at the beginning starts with ”What is essential is invisible to the eye.” An all-time favorite line from a favorite book, The Little Prince. Concludes with: ”So may it be with words in this book, which have been gathered from my speeches, songs, newspaper columns, books, and television programs. Once you’ve read them and made them your own, may they find their place in the innermost part of you - in that essential part of you that inspires you to be who you really are.” - Fred Rogers Mister Rogers had me at The Little Prince. Even though I'm grown have learned it's never too late to nurture oneself. Thank you Fred Rogers for your empathy, kind heart, and thoughtful mindful ideas shared generously. Preparing to launch a children’s series and pursue similar ideals find this and the other books helpful glimpses to a wider perspective of who I could reach through partnering with Fred’s spirit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💯🚀❤️❤️❤️😁
love mr. rogers' simple advice!
insightful quotes from a wonderful man. in the age of Bill Cosby fakes, it is nice to know that someone is who they appeared to be on screen.
He was special
I love everything about Mr. Rogers. I once wrote to him (about potty training my Deowns Syndrome son) and he personally responded to me with such kindness that I wept. He invited further correspondence as he was a personal, heart to heart man, always couched in the Spirit of Christ without being "religious". He made everyone feel special because he believed that everyone WAS SPECIAL. We should all be like him.
Mr. Rogers... our Modern Day Saint
The chapters are separated by topic, so when I want to talk to my child about something specific it makes it easy to pull out some amazing words of wisdom. I love love love this book. I highly recommend it. My son has Asperger's, and loves this book to help him understand the world around him.
Must-Read for Parents
This gem of a book contains small bits of wisdom, that together add up to a wonderful guide to loving parenting. It is a compassionate look children's interior lives--their fears, desires, anger, love, etc., and the most helpful ways a parent can respond to them. It helped me quite a bit in challenging moments of raising my children, and I have just ordered it for my daughter, a new mother.
The orginal quote book of Mister Rogers, compiled during his life!
This is the orginal quote book of Mister Rogers quotes complied during his lifetime, and is the best on in my opinon. Brilliantly organized, and such a wealth of goodness! A must have for anyone who values children, life and growing! A treasurey!!
buy it for yourself, friends, anyone that needs a friendly voice.
bought this several times for friends and others. A great book by such a fantastic neighbor.
A Great Book!
I've always loved Mr. Rogers, and this is a very special book! I am so thrilled to add it to my collection!
Four Stars
Good read for those times you need a pick-me-up or some introspection.
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