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The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers: Spiritual Insights from the World's Most Beloved Neighbor Paperback – September 9, 2007

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Celebrate the release of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks with an inside look at Mister Rogers' spiritual legacy.

For more than 30 years, Fred Rogers was the kindly neighbor of children worldwide. Why were kids drawn to him? Mining personal interviews and correspondence, this book goes beyond Rogers's gentle manner and signature red sweater to reveal the deep faith that sustained him in his many roles—television personality, educator, philosopher, and minister.

Tom Brokaw of NBC Nightly News once said of the American icon Fred Rogers, "Mister Rogers was an ordained minister, but he never talked about God on his program. He didn't need to."

Eight years before his death, Fred Rogers met author, educator, and speaker Amy Hollingsworth. What started as a television interview turned into a wonderful friendship spanning dozens of letters detailing the driving force behind this gentle man of extraordinary influence.

This special book is a treat for fans everywhere, containing:

An intimate portrait of the real Mister Rogers
An exploration of the beloved star’s deep faith journey and its lasting impact
Personal interviews and letters

The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers focuses on Mr. Rogers' spiritual legacy, but it is much more than that. It shows us 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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Amy Hollingsworth is the author of the best-selling The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers and Gifts of Passage. Before writing books, Amy wrote for various magazines and was a television writer for eight years for CBN. In 2010, she was named one of USA Today’s Top 100 People for her influence on pop culture and was featured in the documentary by MTV’s Benjamin Wagner titled Mister Rogers & Me. Her television appearances include WGN’s Morning News, PBS’s A Word on Words, and Fox’s Morning News. A former psychology professor, Amy lives in Virginia with her husband and children.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson; 8.12.2007 edition (September 9, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0849918944
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0849918940
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 0.58 x 7.9 inches

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- #35 in Educator Biographies
- #438 in Religious Leader Biographies
- #3,125 in Christian Spiritual Growth (Books)

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Amy Hollingsworth is the author of the bestselling The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers: Spiritual Insights from the World's Most Beloved Neighbor (2005), based on her nine-year friendship with television's Fred Rogers. Her new book, RUNAWAY RADICAL, coauthored by her son Jonathan, was released in February, 2015. Her other books include Gifts of Passage: What the Dying Tell Us with the Gifts They Leave Behind (2008); Holy Curiosity: Cultivating the Creative Spirit in Everyday Life (2011), and Letters from the Closet: Ten Years of Correspondence that Changed My Life (2013). Before writing books, Amy wrote for various magazines and was a television writer for eight years. In 2010, she was named one of USA Today’s Top 100 People for her influence on pop culture and was featured in the documentary by MTV’s Benjamin Wagner titled “Mister Rogers & Me.” Her television appearances include WGN’s Morning News, PBS’s A Word on Words, and FOX Morning News. A former psychology professor, Amy lives in Virginia with her husband and children.

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Customers find the book inspirational and profound, capturing the loving and giving spirit of Mister Rogers. They describe the story as compelling and extraordinary. The writing style is described as wonderful, calming, and personal. Readers appreciate the author's genuineness, honesty, and integrity. They find the book simple and easy to read, with a slow pace that encourages reflection.

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Customers find the book inspirational and spiritual. They say it's profound yet simple enough to understand. The book makes them want to deepen their love for God and let that broaden. Readers appreciate Mr. Rogers' love and faith, calling him a remarkable soul. The book touches many emotions and fills their hearts with hope.

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Customers find the book a touching memoir that provides insight into the life of Mister Rogers. They describe it as an enlightening read for those who loved the man. The author's gentle and insightful storytelling makes the book appealing for fans of Mister Rogers and the lessons learned through friendship.

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Customers find the book's writing style calming and personal. They describe it as easy to read, with the author capturing Mr. Rogers' spirit through the pages. The writing style inspires reflection on the profound impact Mr. Rogers' life and work had on others.

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"...of Fred's legacy was and is the impact his life, work and words have had on others, and the sprouting of seeds he planted in the hearts of so many...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's positive influence on children. They find it a valuable resource for understanding children and humanity better. The book provides insights into Fred Rogers' passion for early childhood education and effective ways of communicating with children. Readers praise his heart for children and his simple ministry to children.

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A true blessing!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
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This book deeply touched me. I wrote many quotes from it in my journal. I highly recommend it to everyone especially those seeking to find meaning in and for their lives.

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CJB
Remarkable book! So insightful
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This book about Mister Roger's is a deeply profound book yet simple enough to understand...just like Mister Roger's. Amy does such a beautiful job in giving us a deep look into Fred Roger's faith that made him the kind and incredible man of God he truly was. He looked at people through the eyes of love realizing we all have purpose and meaning and he was able to allow others, children and adults, to feel the hurt and pain they feel without shame. Fred was the real deal and honestly this book has helped me to look at people through the eyes of Gods love for them. Thank you Mister Roger's and thank you Amy

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Little Miss Fun
Beautiful book about a wonderful man!
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2018
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Not having grown up in the U.S., I didn’t know much about Mr. Rogers, him and have never seen a complete episode of his show. We recently saw the movie about him and it brought me to tears. If you haven’t yet seen it, I highly recommend it.

This was an enjoyable and quick read with some beautiful reminders as to how to live. The author shares what she learned from her friendship with Mr. Rogers.

Some of my favorite quotes:

“If you ever fall into quicksand, the most important thing to remember is this: take your time. Quicksand, unlike water, will not move out of the way to let you pass. Instead, it resists movement. Flailing about will only cause you to sink deeper. But slowly gets you safely to shore. It’s no accident that each episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood opens with a shot of a traffic light flashing in yellow caution mode.”

“‘Now, you know prayer is asking for something, and sometimes you get a yes answer and sometimes you get a no answer,’ he carefully explained. ‘And just like anything else you might get angry when you get a no answer. But God respects your feelings, and God can take your anger as well as your happiness. So whatever you have to offer God through prayer—it seems to me—is a great gift. Because the thing God wants most of all is a relationship with you, yeah, even as a child—especially as a child. Look how Jesus loved the children who came around Him,’ he told her.”

“‘Almost everybody gets angry once in a while, and certainly I do. There are times when maybe a light will go out, you know, or the microphone will go off, or something might happen at home. But do you know what I do when I’m angry? I like to swim, and so I swim extra hard when I’m angry. And also when I was a little boy, about five years old, I learned that I could go to the piano and play real hard on the piano, and that helped me; it really did. There are many things that you can do when you’re angry that don’t hurt you or anybody else.’”

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Such an inspiration
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2024
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I loved this book! Not only did it give me a chance to relive some childhood memories with a heart of gratitude, it provided insight for how every Christian can preach the gospel without words. Mister Rogers legacy remains because of the simple convictions and the glory that lay before him. I was also so deeply moved and happy to learn that he and Henri Nouwen were dear friends.

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KaydeeDee
Insights from Mr. Rogers; Beautiful book. Beautiful application.
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2021
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I'm compelled to review this book. In fact, I bought and read the book because of a scathing review left by another reader. I felt so awful for the author that I wanted to support her. I was also rather surprised by the reviewer's statement to be a Christian, because you see, I'm a Christian too, and we all get judged when when our fellow Christians speak. Most importantly though, to my way of thinking, our Christ gets judged too, and He is our ultimate role model for unconditional love and inclusivity. The irony, to me, was the unloving tone of the review, while at the same time, proclaiming Mr. Roger's unconditional love. To be fair, I was very impressed by the reviewer's deep knowledge of Mr. Rogers and his inclusivity of all people regardless of race, gender, creed, or personality.

Now, to review the book itself, "Insights by Mr. Rogers." "Insights" by definition means to gain internal perspective, so I felt the title of the book pretty much gives it's purpose away. I found this book beautifully written, and a pleasure to read. I loved the author's take on Mr. Rogers' beliefs, applied through his actions for all the world to see, and then applied (or attempted...as we all struggle with these noble things) in the author's own life. Honestly, I think Mr. Rogers would be humbly proud (an oxymoron, I know...sorry) to know that the author of this book was so profoundly impacted by his influence that she lives her own life hoping to emulate his... one of loving, teaching, and serving others.

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unknown things about Mister Roger’s
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
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It’s ok, and its short . I learned a lot about MR. Rodger’s I never knew. Worth a quick read

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This used book was just as they said. I was happy with this purchase and place.

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Makes me want to be better!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020
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I absolutely loved this book! I have been fascinated with Mr. Rogers and his ideals since watching Beautiful day and the fascination grew when my Pastor spoke a sermon on him. Fred Rogers makes me feel ok to be me. I am often childlike and an goofy and silly and like childish activities and now I see that it’s a gift to cherish. It makes me a better mother and I relate with children. I have been digging deep in my faith and his words feed my soul. I am going to go to school for special education and I am going to have my room Mr. Rogers themed and teach and love as he did and share his wisdom! This book was beautifully written and you can feel their love through friendship and spiritual connection! It’s a must read. I read it in one day and I will read it again one day!

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Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2015
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I love Mr. Rogers, I feel he is such an inspiration and I have benefited greatly by reading his material and this book. I could always see his Christian virtues shine through in his television program and for that reason I decided to read this book to learn a little bit more about Mr. Rogers. I cried, I smiled, I laughed while reading this book because it brought out such wonderful truths. It is my hope that each person who reads this book can incorporate some of what Mister Rogers valued and believed into their own lives because the lessons he taught on the neighbourhood are lessons we adults still need as well.

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The Author has done exactly what was intended she rendered golden !
Her capacity to bring so much her own experience with Fred and the quality of her writing exceeded my expectations. I am a big fan of A certain friend that Fred Rogers was close to. I won’t give it away but it makes so much sense. Well done with the deposit.

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Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2019
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I bought this for my Dad for his birthday, and he loved it. He said that it is "simply written, but very powerful"

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A true role model and hero.

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