The Tao of Pooh

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Summary: Great intro to Taoism..
Review: I found this book to be a great beginner's guide to understanding the concepts of Taoism. While the Tao Te Ching can be quite abstract to someone new to The Way, Benjamin Hoff's book gives clear examples using, of all people, Pooh. The lovable bear turns out to be the perfect centerpiece of Taoist thought and action.

Skeptical still? Read this book and find yourself opened to the simplicity and natural beauty of all that is Tao.

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Summary: Like a river, to the source; oneself
Review: A true must read! A true must reread over and over. Simple, but is it really. What an adventure into a most pleasurable place; oneself. What an improvement in my life. BEST BOOK EVER READ ! The journey into the Tao can begin here ! HIGHEST Recomendation !

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Summary: Must have for all!
Review: This book is the perfect book to introduce anyone to eastern philosophy; particularly Taoism. Hoff's use of A.A. Milne's characters as a backdrop is excellent and lucid without being overly simple. Further if you already enjoy eastern philosophy you will be amazed at how accurately Hoff explains Taoism through everyone' favorite yellow bear.

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Summary: Read this first!
Review: I couldn't decide which VERSION of the Tao Te Ching to do a review of.. then I realized.. why not do the one that makes the most sense! This 2-book set is the most complete introduction/discussion/clarification on Taoist philosophies and principles that I have ever read! I reccomend EVERYONE who has the slightest interest in eastern philosophy and mysticism to read this book first THEN pick up a really good copy of the Tao Te Ching! It will lend to much greater understanding and mush witer comprehension as to how Lao-Tzu's writings work in your everyday life! Benjamin Hoff has created an enjoyable yet deeply philosophical work that has enriched my life greatly. Thank you Mr. Hoff.

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Summary: Must have!
Review: I recommend this book for anybody searching for some sort of answer to "life." An incredibly uplifting read - from teenager to retiree.

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Summary: An accepting book for the accepting individual
Review: If you can read this book and keep in mind it is not trying to rape you of your deep "spirituality" and it is simply simple. If you don't like the idea of the Tao being discussed vaguely, then why did you buy a book titled "The Tao of Pooh"? I enjoyed the way he explained the Tao with Pooh who we can all relate to at times. If you are looking for a deeper book, try not reading books, because no, you will not find true enjoyment of like in a book. I suggest drilling a hole in your scull so you can find your Nirvana. I personally would rather to reach that state of mind through meditation, and, here is the secret key, life. You can reach me at [e-mail]

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Summary: Fresh New Insights
Review: I felt that this book was great because it proved that taoism is really a simple matter and not half as complicated as scholars try to make it out to be.

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Summary: greatest book known to man
Review: This is the greatest book I have ever read! I now understand my purpouse in life! I am much more peaceful now! I love living! Thank you winnie-the-pooh. I recommend this book to everyone!

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Summary: Enjoyable to read and relaxes the mind.
Review: This is a delightful book which conveys the spirit of Taoism very effectively. If you are the kind of person who goes gung-ho into something, you shouldn't read this book, because it is only half the truth. But if you have a good balance with the other half, this is a great book to help you relax your mind and free yourself from counterproductive struggling against the way things are.

The Taoist philosophers were not, in general, very successful people. Taoism tells us a lot about being content, and tells us nothing about accomplishing goals. Both skills are important.

I'm the author of the book, Self-Help Stuff That Works, and I'm an expert on what works and what doesn't. The perspectives Hoff presents in this very readable little book are, without a doubt, highly effective in producing contentment and relaxation. The skill of taking those perspectives when you need to is a valuable skill. This book can help show the way. I recommend it.

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Summary: Too Idealistic
Review: The Tao of Pooh brought out many emotions from me. Most of them were argumentative and the rest were indifferent. What made me mad was that the author was too idealistic. He mentions something like we should just let things happen and they will get done. Well in my American society, things don't just happen by them selves and things don't just fall into place. It takes a lot of work to make things work and more work to make things work right. In addition, this book is very one sided. It would have been more effective if Benjamin Hoff found some way to relate Poohs Tao way of life to that of another animated character that follows, Confucianism, and/or Buddhism.

Targeted Readers: People interested in philosophy, Tao way of thinking, people against and for an idealistic society.