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  • The Tao of Pooh

  • By: Benjamin Hoff
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (8,510 ratings)

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The Tao of Pooh

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Publisher's summary

Audie Award Winner, Personal Development, 2013

Author Benjamin Hoff shows that the philosophy of Winnie-the-Pooh is amazingly consistent with the principles of Taoism and demonstrates how you can use these principles in your daily life.

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.

While Eeyore frets and Piglet hesitates and Rabbit calculates and Owl pontificates, Pooh just is. And that's the clue to the secret wisdom of the Taoists.

The Tao of Pooh is an international bestseller and the first Taoist-authored book in history to appear on bestseller lists, it remained on The New York Times’ bestseller list for 49 weeks.

©1982 Benjamin Hoff (P)2012 Tantor

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Revisit this book regularly!

I'm so glad I listened to this. I read it many years ago, and our still had the power to give me peace. The narration is perfect, and I loved it.

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Refreshing read

This book is entertaining, humorous, and just an all around great read. The author perfectly meshes all the characters to drive home what Taoism is...simply!

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Inspired

I loved this short book. It was inspiring, thought provoking and very well performed! Will read again.

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Great book, great narration.

A good start for anyone interested in Taoism, but not familiar with anything outside of a yin yang.

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Brief but fun introduction

A light and fun introduction to Taoism. I'd love to hear more, but maybe that's the point. The voices and characters were really fun.

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Edifying and entertaining

Amusing, informative, and inspiring. A delight for the listener.
Pooh is indeed the unworked block.




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llllllooooovvvvveeeee it.<br /><br />

get it and make hour life simple. become more Pooh..

completing to twenty words now.. ....😉

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pu, the uncarved block

This is literally my favorite book ever written...nothing I say about it would be without prejudice.

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The wise Pooh

Pooh has always been so simply wise at doing nothing and just enjoying the moment!

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Fun Listen

What a fun listen. Being with the end in mind. Be yourself and learn to just be still.

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