One of many touching stories told is the story of his appearance on Oprah Winfrey’s talk show in 1985, when Rogers issued strict instructions: No children were to be present during the taping. Based on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, biographer Maxwell King traces Rogers’s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work. The Good Neighbor is the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, a staple of public television and an icon to generations of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness, fiercely devoted to children and taking their questions about the world seriously.
Here is the definitive biography of Fred Rogers, children’s television pioneer and American cultural icon, an educator and entertainer who brought new empathy to television and helped children face complex issues such as divorce, discipline, mistakes, anger, and competition.įred Rogers (1928–2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television. In today’s ugly climate, full of bitterness and rage on all sides, Rogers’s example feels more necessary than ever.” - Washington Post “What drove a man like Fred Rogers to devote his life to understanding, educating, and championing children? In today’s world, his message of kindness and compassion seems more needed than ever, and exploring the path and inspiration of his life in Maxwell King’s biography will inspire readers to follow in his footsteps.” James Wilson, Octavia Books, New Orleans, LA Winter 2019 Reading Group Indie Next List And when’s the last time a biography made you cry tears of joy?” Learning more about Rogers’ life through the words of his family and friends in this well-researched and comprehensive biography will give you even more reason to admire the man.
Rogers’ Neighborhood, this is an essential read. If you are a fan of Fred Rogers and want to understand what drove him to create Mr. And yet, believe it or not, he was an even better, more caring man than he portrayed on television. “A wonderful biography of an American icon who seemed too good to be true.
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