Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers: Things to Remember Along the Way

by Fred Rogers

Book Overview

An inspiring collection of thoughts to take with us on the paths we travel in life.

For all the roads we choose to travel, and even those we don't, Fred Rogers has an observation, a story, some insights to share. Whether you're facing graduation, a new job, a new baby, marriage, any change in your life--expected or not--the wisdom that Mister Rogers offers can contribute mightily to the grace with which you handle the change.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140130169X
• ISBN13: 9781401301699
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Hachette Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 6.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

very sweet

I gave this book to my mom for mother's day. We both enjoyed reading it and talking about when I watched him when I was little. Mr. Rogers had a way of making life not seem so complicated.

Birthday gift from Nancy Ryle our great newer friend & Writer

After spending countless hours watching and listening to Mister Roger's gentle voice and pleasant personality giving tidbits of simple, beautiful wisdom, I hestitate to add these brief, bright, thoughtful comments from his treasure chest! "I need thinking time when someone asks me a searching question. I wonder why it seems to be so uncomfortable for many people to wait through the silence." (page 45) "It's really easy to fall into the trap of believing that what we do is more important than what we are." (page 44) "Are you able to believe in a loving preasnce who deairs the best for you and the whole universe?" (page 58) Only three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be Kind. The thrird way is to be KIND. (page 95) Teilhard de Chardin a 19th century philosopher, writes that someone scrawled the following words on the bulletin board of the great Notre-Dame Cathedral: "Le monde demain appartiendra a` ceux qui lui apporte`la plus grande esperance." In english, The world tomorrow will belong to those who brought it the greatest hope." (page 119) Fondly with many compliments, Retired Chap Fred W Hood

A book to reflect upon, even if you never watched the show

I vividly recall a grade-school friend ridiculing Mr. Rogers when I was a child and I have to admit, I didn't quite "get" him. Looking back, I think at the time I was too old and not old enough. His program appeals to a younger crowd than I was at the time, though his message is truly understood by an older, more wiser crowd. Now, two children later, I really "get" him. I was intrigued by this book when I first saw it at our local yoga studio after having watched Mr. Rogers some time ago again with my daughter and really being wowed by his message. What he said in that program, I cannot remember. But it was simple and profound whatever it was and my daughter "got it", too. And so is this book - simple and profound. He provides reflections on life such as, "There is a part of all of us that longs to know that even what's weakest about us is still redeemable and can ultimately count for something good." He also presents a stong message of being OK with how you are, right now. He urges us to accept ourselves as we are and realize that we all have a gift to give to the world. I have given the book to some parent-friends of mine, though non-parents will find his message hopeful and accepting as well.

A Great Book From A Very Special Neighbor

Mr. Rogers was a gentle, wise neighbor for millions of children. Because Mr. Rogers Neighborhood aired on my local PBS station, I had the privilege of growing up with Mr. Rogers and his puppet incarnations (King Friday, X the Owl, Henrietta Pussycat, Lady Elaine, etc.) that lived in the Neighborhood of Make Believe. Visiting with other neighbors like Mr. McFeely (named after Mr. Rogers Grandfather), Chef Brockett, Lady Aberlin, Bob Dog, and Purple Panda was also a treat. Interestingly, my first husband (deceased) used to take trumpet lessons at Negri's Music Store (Handy Man Negri)! Decades later, I still enjoy Mr. Rogers Neighborhood--now in re-runs on PBS Kids. (My 6 year old son loves it, too.) Despite his passing over 2 years ago, Fred Rogers' generous spirit and legacy live on. Mr. Rogers' unconditional acceptance has comforted and affirmed children on the deepest levels. He never talked down to his audience, and wasn't afraid to tackle difficult topics that aren't even *touched* by children's programs nowadays. Rogers unflinchingly examined painful emotions, and gave practical, gentle wisdom on how to deal with them. He assured us all that we were special-and that no one could take our place. Often spotlighting the differently-abled, his curiosity and interest showed us that those who we might think are "different" from us are really the same, sharing--at core--similar emotions, fears, setbacks and triumphs. I picked up Life's Journeys According to Mr. Rogers in the book store, and began to tear up when I read one of the passages. I knew I had to buy it--and so I did. My husband made the comment yesterday "Mr. Rogers is like a spiritual practice for you." And he's right, really. What surprised me about this book is the spiritual depth of Fred Rogers. Sure, I knew he was kind, compassionate, insightful, and curious-but I didn't realize just how deep his understanding of the human condition and of Spirit flowed. A few gems from this book: "Every human being has value. This is the basis of all healthy relationships. Through living each day as it is given to me, I've learned that. It cannot be `taught', but it can be `caught' from those who live their lives right along with us. What a privilege to be able to look for the good in our neighbor!" "There are times when explanations, no matter how reasonable, just don't seem to help." "The outside things of life certainly do change and often quickly, but the inside things remain. Our parents and their parents and their parents-all of us-were created by Love. Love with a capital L. And we spend our lives trying to recognize that we truly *are* lovable and capable of loving." "We all have different gifts, so we all have different ways of saying to the world who we are." "What's been important in my understanding of myself and others is the fact that each one of us is so much more than any one thing. A sick child is much more than his or her sickness. A personal with a disability is much,

More wisdom and sympathy from Mr. Rogers.

Here are some more delightful thoughts and words from one of the best people to ever work in Children's television. This is a terrific sequel to the first book which offers more insight and words of hope and empathy. I find that these books appeal to so many different people. It is a lovely little book for the coffee table. It offers soothing words and fond memories from his television show; like the lyrics to some of his songs and some of the things he often said to his television audience. It makes me miss Mr. Rogers more.