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New York Times bestseller
2018 Goodreads Choice Award Winner for History & Biography

Fred Rogers (1928-2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he was a champion of…

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1 author picked The Good Neighbor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve read many biographies of Fred Rogers of varying depth and quality. Some or nothing more than basic information that could be gleaned from a visit to the Wikipedia page about Fred while others are personal and heartwarming accounts of the ways in which Fred impacted the life of the author.

This is the most comprehensive and thorough look at the life of Fred Rogers available in print. I turn to this book often for biographical information about Fred that requires a look beyond a surface level.

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