Tao of Pooh and Te of Piglet

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TitleTao of Pooh and Te of Piglet
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1994
AuthorsHoff, Benjamin
VolumeTao of Pooh and Te of Piglet Boxed Set [Box set] [Paperback]
PublisherPenguin (Non-Classics) (November 1, 1994)
ISBNISBN-10: 014095144X
URLhttp://www.amazon.com/Tao-Pooh-Piglet-Boxed-Set/dp/014095144X/
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Amazon.com Review
Is there such thing as a Western Taoist? Benjamin Hoff says there is, and this Taoist's favorite food is honey. Through brilliant and witty dialogue with the beloved Pooh-bear and his companions, the author of this smash bestseller explains with ease and aplomb that rather than being a distant and mysterious concept, Taoism is as near and practical to us as our morning breakfast bowl. Romp through the enchanting world of Winnie-the-Pooh while soaking up invaluable lessons on simplicity and natural living. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
From Library Journal
Author/narrator Hoff calls Winnie the Pooh a "Western Taoist" and uses the unassuming bear to introduce Eastern philosophical principles. Pooh epitomizes the "uncarved block," as he is well in tune with his natural inner self. Pooh enjoys simple pleasures and the daily progress of life. Hoff contrasts this unpretentiousness to other characters created by Winnie - the - Pooh author A.A. Milne, including Owl, whom he describes as a "mind that tries too hard," and Eeyore, the eternal pessimist. In a clear and crisp voice, Hoff explains the central tenets of Taoism and further illustrates them with familiar excerpts from The House at Pooh Corner stories (1923), Chinese proverbs, maxims, and tales from Lao Tzu and others. The result is at once thought-provoking and charming. This is a small literary event that will leave all who experience it a little more serene. For most collections.
- Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scotts bluff
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Reviews for Tao of Pooh and Te of Piglet

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Posted By: Lan Ziegler

Posted On: April 20, 2015

This book is highly rated among my AP Chinese and Culture class students. Many of them grew up with Pooh and his friends. This book opens up a door and leads them into a path of learning the Taoism. This book shows a very unique way to exam and reflect on my own understanding on the Taoism, because for the recent 15 years I have been studying the Taoism in the Chinese text, hoping to find a way of full understanding and enlightenment. I adore this ancient book very much, hoping to conduct my life in the teaching of the Taoism. I watched and read some stories about Pooh together with my son, so when I first time read this book, I was able to relate the individual characters to the teaching essence from the book Dao De Jing. Thanks to the author, my American students who barely know about Taoism found that they were intrigued to the Taoism by reading this book. To them, it is an interesting journey of self discovery and self reflection.