The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers
Language: English
Published by Harry N. Abrams, 2019
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- Title
- The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers
- Author
- King, Maxwell
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1419735160
- ISBN 13
- 9781419735165
New York Times bestseller: "A superb, thoughtful biography" of the creator and star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (David McCullough).
The accessible and definitive biography of Fred Rogers―children’s television pioneer and American cultural icon whose work brought a new emotional depth to the medium and helped children face complex issues such as divorce, discipline, mistakes, anger, and competition.
As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Fred Rogers was a singular presence on television, devoted to speaking directly to children and taking their questions about the world seriously, often in ways that ran counter to the conventions of the medium.
Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and extensive archival research, Maxwell King builds a detailed portrait of Rogers’s personal, professional, and creative life, as well as the decisions and ideas that shaped his groundbreaking program.
The Good Neighbor offers a clear and lasting account of how Rogers worked, what he believed, and why his approach continues to resonate with audiences today.
“King is a skilled storyteller. . . . In today’s ugly climate, full of bitterness and rage on all sides, Rogers’s example feels more necessary than ever.” ―Washington Post
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About the Author
Maxwell King is a journalist, editor, and biographer whose career spans leadership roles at The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, as well as a long tenure as president and chief executive officer of The Pittsburgh Foundation. His work has consistently focused on cultural figures and institutions with broad public impact.
In The Good Neighbor, King brings his experience in reporting and archival research to the life of Fred Rogers, drawing on extensive interviews, oral histories, and primary sources to create a detailed and nuanced portrait. His approach combines narrative storytelling with a close attention to context, reflecting both Rogers’s personal life and his influence on American television and childhood education.
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