Audie Award Nominee, Inspirational Fiction, 2013
Audie Award Nominee, Personal Development, 2013
Audie Award Nominee, Best Solo Narration, 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
"I love this little book"
It points the way to understanding Tao wisdom in simple understandable language. The audio book replaced the tattered paper back copy that I read years ago and have kept in my library. It is a delighful little story that opened my eyes to how much we are manipulated and misdirected by pretense and nonsense. Take the journey and become more enlightened. Read and re-read this little gem and other Taoist works until what is written is clearly understood. Pooh will thank you for it.
Simplicity and clarity
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I did just that.
A great audio production!
As a Life Coach and Therapist I enjoy reading self-help literature, but audible allows me to run and listen and learn, a match made in Heaven!
"A great introduction to Taoism in a clever format!"
I recommend this product to anyone who has already got a basic understanding of Taoism. It is a great summary of the major themes of Taoist philosophy but in a form that is rarely seen. Like other eastern literature just the hearing or reading this may reach part of the mind that is beyond a conscious level. The use of metaphor to elicit wisdom from Chinese traditional thinking is very clever. I think it goes a bit over the head of my two years old grandson but then so does the ohm meditation that I have him doing! However anyone over the age of ten regardless of their eastern philosophical knowledge can gain some pearls of wisdom to inform and guide their lives, definitely worth a listen!
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Philosophy can take many interesting forms.
"Simply Pooh"
Yes. It makes your realise that life is a lot less complicated then we are lead to think.
Simplicity
His understanding of the message the writer was putting across.
When I read this many years ago it changed something inside me. I have recommended it to many over the years. Re-visiting this book, while not with the original spark, was a wonderful and necessary part of my journey. Anyone who is drawn to self exploration and growth needs to read this.
"A True Must Read"
It's so simple and easy to follow.
It's easy to relate to my own life and life experiences.
The owl not being able to solve a problem that Piglet was able to solve.
Yes.
Great narrator - made the experience truly engaging.
David Durall
"Pooh is the Man!"
Was a very easy listen
I found that I'm very Pooh-esque
Very Casual reading style.
I learned that I should re-read the orignal Winnie the Pooh.
"Amazing"
I loved how whimsical it was
I liked the part with Owl, and how academics insist on naming things that sometimes should be left alone
I am a life long student. I love to study and learn and I enjoy factual books but also well research novels. At age 75 I have read lots.
"The brilliance of Children's Literature"
Insightful, thought provoking
Too hard to choose
Great
The influence your attitude has on shading your life
This is not a childrens book but used the story of Winnie the Pooh as a guide to demonstrate the influence of attitude and approach to life's happenings on your comfort with other people, the world around you and untimately with yourself.
Licensed Massage Therapist
"Love love love this book"
Buy this book, you will realize that it is some of the best money and time spent ever!!!
"Wonderful!!!!!!"
This is a wonderful little listen!!! the narrator is funny and perfect and the book is so simple and makes so much sense. I listened to it once then turned around and listened again just because it makes so much sense and its so simple.
I love it!!!
"Quick, Easy Listen"
The reader was very good with all of the voices of the characters
The book goes by quickly. I was done with it in about a week. Very insightful, but entertaining to listen to at the same time. The messages are conveyed well with little stories along the way using the characters from the Pooh books. I would absolutely reccomend it.