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Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever Hardcover – October 29, 2019

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A pop culture celebration of Fred Rogers and the enduring legacy of his beloved, award-winning PBS show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood that offers essential wisdom to help us in our troubled times.

Won’t you be my neighbor?

For more than thirty years, Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in American homes. Warm and welcoming, he spoke directly to children—and their parents—about the marvels of the world, the things that worried them, and above all, the importance of being themselves. Dressed in his cardigan and sneakers, Fred Rogers offered a wholesome message of generosity and love that changed the landscape of television and shaped a generation of children. Kindness and Wonder pays tribute to this cultural icon: the unique, gentle man who embodied the best of what we could be. Today’s audiences will be reminded of Mr. Rogers’s uplifting persona in the TriStar Pictures film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, where Tom Hanks stars as the real-life Fred Rogers.  

Looking back at the history of the show and the creative visionary behind it, pop culture aficionado Gavin Edwards reminds us of the indelible lessons and insights that Mister Rogers conveyed—what it means to be a good person, to be open-hearted, to be thoughtful, to be curious, to be compassionate—and why they matter. Beautifully crafted, infused with Mister Rogers’ gentle spirit, and featuring dozens of interviews with people whose lives were touched by Fred Rogers—ranging from Rita Moreno to NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann—Kindness and Wonder is a love letter to this unforgettable cultural hero and role model, and the beautiful neighborhood he created.

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“Edwards (The Tao of Bill Murray) affectionately captures the spirit of Fred Rogers (1928–2003) in a crisply told biography that focuses on the enduring lessons Rogers shared with his viewers.... Edwards’s enthusiastic prose vibrantly captures Rogers’s spirit and wisdom.” — Publishers Weekly

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Gavin Edwards is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone who has written five articles for the magazine about Blink-182 for the magazine since 1999. He is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and their two sons.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dey Street Books (October 29, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062950746
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062950741
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.89 x 8.25 inches
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Gavin Edwards is a New York Times-bestselling author, a public speaker, and a survivor of the world's largest tomato fight. He is the man behind twelve books including The Tao of Bill Murray, 'Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy, and Kindness and Wonder: Why Mister Rogers Matters Now More Than Ever. He has come in second place on Jeopardy!, third place on Merv Griffin's Crosswords, and seventh place in a demolition derby at Riverhead Raceway. Gavin (gavinedwards.com, @mrgavinedwards) has lived in New York, London, Los Angeles, and Charlotte.

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David T Burner
5.0 out of 5 stars A BOOK FOR THE AGES
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So many wonderful lessons of life! A bedside book to be read as event by event. Can't say I ever watched Mr. Rogers but his attitude transcends everything happening today. What a better world we would have if we would follow his wisdom!
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5.0 out of 5 stars What an incredible man!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
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Mr. Rogers lived a life as close as possible to Jesus, or perhaps I should say as close as possible to the Buddah, or Martin Luther King, Jr., or Abraham Lincoln, or Franklin Roosevelt, or George Washington, or any other admirable man whose life positively impacted many people. I just wish that when my children were small and watching him, I had done so as well. But it's never too late. I have learned so much about living a meaningful life from reading about his life. So I repeat, what an incredible man!
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JB
4.0 out of 5 stars Be kind when possible
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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Mr. Rogers life and message was; “It is always possible to be kind.”
This biography emphasizes Mr. Roger’s kindness. The world especially America, needs that emphasis on kindness now and probably always. Reading this makes one want to be just a little bit more like Mr.Rogers in life.
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Donald D. Doornbos
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Wonderful Inspiration!
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020
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It was fascinating to hear more about Fred Rogers’ life, but what was even better was the second portion of the book that distills the essence of Fred Roger’s wisdom and outlines ways for us to follow his example. I would recommend this especially for parents or people working with children.

However ANYONE could learn much about enhancing the depth and quality of establishing and maintaining heartfelt, meaningful connection with the important people in our lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2020
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Mr. Rogers Neighborhood began when I was in college studying to become a teacher so I watched it occasionally as research. I always liked his gentle spirit and patience. Yes, it felt like he was talking to each individual child. This book really tied his life together and reinforced that "what you see is truly what he was". Interesting biographical account. Well written.
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Boomer
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Heartwarming
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
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This book gives a different view of Mister Rogers. I have read others and enjoyed them, but this one gave a little more insight into Fred Rogers. It is a wonderful read and it makes you love and admire Mister Rogers even more than you already do!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
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What a spiritual person Fred Rogers was. A person whose life expressed his beliefs, he was kindness and grace personified.
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CBT
5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading For this Moment in Time
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2019
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I highly recommend getting a copy of this book. The portrait of this amazing man is the best that I have read in a while. There is wisdom throughout the entire book; many gems to keep in your pocket.
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