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The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Tao of Pooh about?
<p>"Thought-provoking and charming."--<I>Library Journal</I> Not all Great Masters of Wisdom are venerable graybeards. One is as familiar to us as that beloved teddy bear Winnie the Pooh. From the "how" of Pooh to the Tao of Pooh is a simple, effortless, joyous step...a delicious journey to Pooh Corner illuminated by the timeless teachings of the Taoist immortals.</p> <h3>Library Journal</h3> <p>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 smal
Who reads The Tao of Pooh?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Benjamin Hoff
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Published
- 1983
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780140067477
- Category
- philosophy
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, History, Poetry
- Rating
- 4.01 / 5 (3,973 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14