Day 20: The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King
Yesod in Tiferet, Connection in Compassion
I fondly remember many TV shows from my childhood: Sesame Street (back when Big Bird was all the rage), The Magic School Bus, Eureka's Castle (which I only vaguely remember, mostly a character called Batly who "meant to do that" whenever he made a clumsy mistake), Lambchop. And, of course, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. I loved Mister Rogers's Neighborhood and loved it again when I shared old episodes with my own kids. So I was excited to learn more about the man behind the show in this biography, and it did not disappoint! Rewatching the show after reading this biography makes it even clearer how Mister Rogers used compassion to forge a genuine connection with his young viewers through the screen. He managed to emphasize the importance of each individual viewer, and create a connection with them through stories, music, imagination, and lessons that brought everyone together as "neighbors."
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