The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers: Spiritual Insights from the World's Most Beloved Neighbor

Eight years before his death, Fred Rogers met educator and journalist Amy Hollingsworth. What started as a television interview turned into a wonderful friendship that lasted the rest of his life--and dozens of letters that detailed the driving force behind this gentle man of extraordinary influence. Educator? Philosopher? Psychologist? Minister? Here is an intimate portrait of the real Mister Rogers. The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers focuses on his spiritual legacy, but it is much more than that. The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers is about a man who, to paraphrase the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "preached the gospel at all times; when necessary, he used words."

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Life Changing, 2008-01-07
I got this book after reading one of Mister Rogers quote books. It was such a feel good book, I ordered a few more and had them sent to friends.


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The Simple Fatih of Mr. Rogers, 2007-12-30
This is an honest and well written book which includes good examples of how Fred Rogers was the real deal. This book substantiates that there is a way to be a good person in a bad world and that way is through living the Christian faith, leaning on God. Fred Rogers had that kind of faith and was that kind of person.


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Worth reading...once, 2007-12-09
This book is nice, and a great way to remember Mr. Rogers, who evidently was as wonderful a person as could ever be. But it is written from a very personal point of view--so if you are looking for more of a biography or profile of Fred Rogers this is not the one. Some reviewers have complained about the overt Christianity in the book. Hello! He was a minister after all! And a Christian one! Anyhow, the author gives many examples of how Mr. Rogers was never too busy for her and her family, even though they were not close friends. Pretty cool.


2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Profoundly Moving And Spiritually Uplifting, 2007-03-29
I once wrote to Fred Rogers, asking him a few questions concerning technical aspects of the show. I did this because I have a job in recorded media, albeit a low-key one.

Anyway, I expected a short reply - if anything - and, knowing how many people in media are, wouldn't have been surprised to receive no reply at all. What I got, instead, was a handwritten three-page letter, pre-printed inserts concerning my questions totalling about 15 pages, and a personally autographed photo.

That's how Fred Rogers was. He cared deeply about the smallest things. He considered every request made of him as a blessing; an opportunity to enrich not only the life of the person asking, but also his own. And Amy Hollingsworth has captured that loving, giving spirit magnificently in this book.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is quite possibly the most spiritually uplifting book I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Please do yourself a favor and buy it. You will not be sorry you did.


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The Simple Faith is simply the best, 2007-02-05
The world lost a great man when Fred Rogers died. We are fortunate that his words of wisdom live on through his many videos and writings and the memories that others like Amy share with us. Thank you, Fred. Thank you, Amy.

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