Official Synopsis from Goodreads: The Wisdom of Pooh.
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.
Genre: Philosophy
My Copy Came From: My husband won this in a book swap my family did for Christmas.
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Review: What a sweet, calming read! The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff is a cute, quick read. It talks about Taoism and how Winnie the Pooh exudes Taoist principles. I don’t know a lot about Taoism, and books with a philosophical leaning don’t normally interest me, but I read The Tao of Pooh in just a few sittings and was completely enchanted by it!
If you’re looking for a sweet read that urges you to simplify and have a more cheerful outlook on life, this is a great book! I am so glad that I read this, and look at the simplicity of Winnie the Pooh in a new way. There’s also another book by the same author with similar ideas called The Te of Piglet, and I’ve got a used copy of this one to read at some point.
Bottom Line: Sweet and enchanting.
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This sounds so interesting! I do think Pooh is a little bit wiser than he sometimes gets credit for!
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He most definitely is! I look at him so differently now after reading this book.
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I’ve always taken Eeyore as my spiritual guide – start out pessimistic and grumpy and you’ll never be disappointed… 😉
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Ha ha! I love Eeyore 🙂 The author does talk a bit about each of the characters and how their personalities and traits are different from Poohs. It’s quite enlightening!
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I read this book and remember thinking that it encouraged calmness rather than cheeriness. Pooh himself isn’t terribly cheery, but he’s not prone to negativity. He sees an opportunity in every situation. Overall, I did enjoy the book!
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It’s a great book! Very calming! I’m glad that I read it and am really looking forward to The Te of Piglet.
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I’ve never heard of this book before. Philosophy is not something that I’m into though.
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I hadn’t ever heard of it either when the title came my way! But I’m really glad that I read it – it really is a great read. I’ve never been into philosophy either, but this book read very quickly and it’s a different way of looking at Winnie the Pooh and friends. Now on to The Te of Piglet!
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Absolutely amazing book! The Te of Piglet is as equally astonishing!
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It was so surprising to read all of these insights into Winnie the Pooh. I’m saving this book and The Te of Piglet to re-read someday!
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