Tim Madigan
Titles
I'm Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers
Bio
Tim Madigan is an award-winning newspaper journalist and the author of three critically acclaimed books, I'm Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers; See No Evil: Blind Devotion and Bloodshed in David Koresh's Holy War; and The Burning: Massacre, Destruction, and the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. He lives in Arlington, Texas.
Praise for I'm Proud of You
“A loving testament to the power of friendship and to a most remarkable man. Goodbye, Fred, we’ll miss you. And thank you for this book.”
“[I’M PROUD OF YOU] will connect with the same audience that loved Mitch Albom’s TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE and its celebration of male mentoring and friendship.”
“Warning stickers should be attached to this audiobook, warning people not to listen while driving or operating heavy machinery. Only Oscar the Grouch could resist weeping during this affecting tale of the unlikely friendship between children’s television host Fred Rogers and Texas journalist Madigan.... The uplifting nature of the memoir and the satisfying tenderness of Baskous’s interpretation will make this a welcome gift for anyone who has struggled with depression or loss. - ”
“Deeply moving.”
“Reveals in a gentle and powerful way how one person can make a difference. Fred Rogers took the time out to share the most powerful gift we can give another, our unconditional love. Hopefully this book will stimulate others to reach out without judgments, to give our peace and unconditional love to everyone we meet.”
“A book to treasure, something very special, and a testament to human love that the late Mr. Rogers would indeed be proud of.... A truly inspiring book!”
“Move over, Morrie and Father Joe... [Madigan] is a soulful, pious man... with the guidance and friendship of Rogers, who was undeniably a kindly, good man.”
“In letters, visits and e-mails, Rogers comes to the rescue with his limitless and life-saving compassion. If you already thought he was saintly, wait until you read this.... a poignant, inspiring account of a relationship.”
“This will remind you of TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, but as a source of inspiration, Morrie Schwartz can’t hold a candle to Mister Rogers.”