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KINDNESS AND WONDER was also named one of USA TODAY’S must-read books of the Fall! And today’s audiences will be reminded of Mr. Rogers’s uplifting persona in the upcoming TriStar Pictures film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (November 2019), where Tom Hanks stars as the real-life Fred Rogers.
KINDNESS AND WONDER is an exploration of Mister Roger’s philosophy, and an appreciation of his role in our world and our popular culture. Looking back at the history of the show and the creative visionary behind it, pop culture aficionado Gavin Edwards reminds us of the indelible lessons and insights that Mister Rogers conveyed—what it means to be a good person, to be open-hearted, to be thoughtful, to be curious, to be compassionate—and why they matter. Beautifully crafted, infused with Mister Rogers’ gentle spirit, and featuring dozens of interviews with people whose lives were touched by Fred Rogers—ranging from Rita Moreno to NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann—KINDNESS AND WONDER is heartfelt homage to this unforgettable cultural hero and role model, and the beautiful neighborhood he created.
Over three decades Fred Rogers offered a wholesome message of generosity and love that changed the landscape of television and shaped a generation of children. KINDNESS AND WONDER pays tribute to this cultural icon: the unique, gentle man who liked us just the way we were.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Gavin Edwards is the New York Times bestselling author of eleven books, including The Tao of Bill Murray, Last Night at the Viper Room, The World According to Tom Hanks, and the wildly successful ’Scuse Me While I Kiss This Guy series of misheard-lyrics collections. A longtime contributor at Rolling Stone, he has written for the New York Times, Wired, Billboard, Details, and GQ; and appeared on television programs including the Today show, Entertainment Tonight, and Jeopardy! He’s also moonlighted as a game designer, a photographer, and a demolition derby driver. Gavin lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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