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

His books are just incredible. I love this one,love the format,it’s smaller than regular book. Easy to grab in a smaller purse. Love all the quotes in the book. I highly recommend it. I’d read it to my kids too,it’s really great advice in it.

The book has a slip cover paper jacket, hard bound, and has 161 pages. The pages are not filled full as expected but have anywhere from just one sentence to a full paragraph. Yet in the simplicity of the writings, there is enough to ponder and consider by this amazing man, Mr. Rogers.His kindness and gentle nature emerges and causes the reader to slow down to the speed of life and enjoy a thought or two.The book makes a good keepsake and daily reader. Mr. Rogers was also a pastoral minister and clearly his beliefs of living others and having compassion and kindness sprouts from every page. He brings about the quality of God and love without ever bringing up religion. Genius.

I enjoyed this book of sayings, short stories and poetry. It should make you feel happy. It is quite short.

I gave this as a gift as part of a basket for my mother's retirement, made her cry! Awesome gift for any Mr. Rogers loving person!

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.

With brief words from Joanne Rogers, widow of Fred Rogers, she shares with much intimacy her deepest thoughts that reflect upon the wisdom that he bestowed throughout his life and in his beloved television program. Mrs. Rogers reminisces of her and Mr. Rogers's life as far back as his childhood and the vivid memories and the people that he met along the way. Fittingly, the title of the book "Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers: Things to Remember Along the Way contains a large sample of the words that he lived by on and off the camera within its concise format.Reading the thoughts of Mister Rogers are as relevant today as they were spoken many years ago. What resonates spans beyond philosophical and religious lines as Rogers was also a Presbyterian Minister, and with that in mind his philosophy flowed simply in human terms much like the golden rule. Be it through the written word or through song, he had a way to convey the message and meaning and within the book are three songs that are reflective, "When the Day Turns Into Night" and "Please Don't Think It's Funny" and "I'm Proud of You." For readers old enough to remember, the Mister Rogers show contained a cavalcade of creative artists and musicians to Yo-You Ma to a variety of jazz musicians such as Wynton Marsalis and many more. Mister Rogers emphasized community and what makes one live and thrive within unselfish and compassionate ways. He had a way to confront issues and make important points of being oneself. For example, among the many quotes in the book Mister Rogers had an uncanny way to express, "Let your imagination help you to know the truth about your identity" (Kindle location 212-16).And after reading the book, one take note of the three ways to success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to to be kind. The third way is to be kind. Indeed, Mister Rogers viewed his world from all sides and in essence, one may say he saw everyone as human and lessons that may also be learned along the way.

I watched Mr. Rogers as a child. Reading his inspiring words has brought insight for me and I've also been able to relate it to and share with my grown children. I decided to give this book as a birthday gift to my book club members. I underlined something on almost every page. I want to read and collect his other books. Wise words for all to hear.

When I first saw Mr. Roger's Neighborhood on TV I wasn't too sure about this guy. Recently my wife passed away and I found this book in her possessions. I had no idea she had it. I read it 4 times. Not sure if it was the timing with me still grieving for my wife but I now have a high respect for Mr. Fred Rogers. It is a quick read yet I now understand what he was doing with the children's show. And his songs... The Foreword, written by his wife Joanne, grabbed me with the opening lines, which were from one of his songs. Read the book and see for yourself. This world could use more folks like Fred Rogers.

Out of all of the mini Mr Rogers books, this one which I read last, is my favourite. I bought two copies, one for myself and one for my mom which she gave away to a friend who was struggling through a hard time. We need people to remind us of the good bits, the good parts, the gentle parts of ourselves, and show us perhaps, how to love again. Even how to love our self again. I think I might order it again for a friend.

The quotes are inspiring and the way they are spaced out on every page allows time for reflection. Mr Rogers communicate in a very straightforward and effective manner.

I thoroughly enjoyed all of these. The quotations are thoughtful and wonderful to inspire you through your day! Fred Rogers... still inspiring me after all these years!

Simply the best. Mr. Rogers' words of wisdom are pure gold and I'm very thankful to be able to reflect on them time and again. Great book.

Exactly as described!