[.ca] The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things ... (ISBN 1401301061)

Good Gift Book, Light on Text:
If you are looking for a good book to cheer someone up or for a graduate or other celebrant in need of some good, but simple advice then this is a great choice. There's some great advice inside, all told in Mister Rogers's simple, familiar style. Be warned that the book is small, and fairly light on text. It is arranged with one quote for page, and most of the pages have a little bit of text and a whole lot of blank space. I read the entire book in about an hour before going to bed. I borrowed it from the library, and copied down a few quotes that I found particularly helpful, but otherwise I didn't feel the need to own this book.

HELPED ME AT A DIFFICULT TIME:
having recently lost my wonderful husband of 25 1/2 years, i picked up this book which i had ordered a month or so before my 51 year old husband passed away. the wisdom and comfort that i found within its covers will be cherished by me for the rest of my life. i quote "when the gusty winds blow and shake our lives, if we know that people care about us, we may bend with the wind...but we won't break." wow - that means so much to me. thank you mr. rogers - oh by the way - say hello to my "del" for me will ya?

Beautiful wisdom from a now departed earth angel:
This has to be one of the most beautiful and inspiring books that I have ever read. A gentle and beautiful soul, Fred Rogers lived what he taught not only to the children, but also to the entire world. This book will warm your heart as well as your soul and many of his heart-felt quotes will want to be written down and referred to often! An incredible legacy is left behind, yet those whose hearts he touched personally will be forever changed. Fred Rogers was indeed in incredible role model for our children, teaching acceptance, love, value and worthiness. His words, so lovingly compiled by his wife, are a treasure to us all now and one cannot help but have tears spring to one's eyes by the sheer simple beauty of his sayings. His love, acceptance, and compassion are true jewels in these turbulent times that we find ourselves living in. His grace is missed, but his spirit lives on. An amazing gift for anyone at anytime - special occasions are not needed here!!! This is a ten star in my library! Just amazing and beautiful!

An examined life.:
If an unexamined life is not worth living, then Mr. Rogers life was well worth living. This book is filled with honest examinations and evaluations of aspects of life that we all encounter. The conclusion is that life is wonderful, in spite of the pain and challenges, and that the most important thing of all is love. This book will make you feel better. Thanks, Mr. Rogers. We miss you.

A beautiful spirit that is part of our neighborhood:
When you read this heart-warming book, you feel the compassion and wisdom of a rare soul. Mr. Rogers is a wonderful book, and a great read when you need to find comfort. This book joins my favorite, Optimal Thinking-How To Be Your Best Self which taught me how to overcome self-sabotage, deal with painful feelings correctly and make the most of every situation. With the comfort and insight gained from these books, I can say this is still a beautiful world.