I'm Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers
Tim Madigan

Recommended for all ages


”It’s a good day in the neighborhood” was frequently spoken by a man who had a caring spirit for all those he came into contact with. It is none other than, Mr. Rogers, of Pittsburgh, Pa who hosted the show Mister Roger’s Neighborhood for young people because he cared about what they viewed on television.
The “I’m Proud of You” is a story about the friendship between journalist Tim Madigan and Fred Rogers. Fred learns one lesson that would carry him throughout his life and this lesson has lightened his load as he traveled down the road of life and increased his faith in God. The author shares his relationship and insights of Fred Rogers as they share many of life’s sorrows and joys together through their correspondence. The reader can find inspiration at many points as this is a book about real life and shared experience.


Reviewed by Mary Oberg
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