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The Tao of Pooh | [Benjamin Hoff]
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The Tao of Pooh

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  • by Benjamin Hoff
  • Narrated by Simon Vance
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  • LENGTH
    2 hrs and 46 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    01-23-12
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Publisher's Summary

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

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    Robert FORT WAYNE, IN, United States 02-04-12
    Robert FORT WAYNE, IN, United States 02-04-12 Member Since 2009
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    "I love this little book"
    What did you love best about The Tao of Pooh?

    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.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Simplicity and clarity


    Have you listened to any of Simon Vance’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    No


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    I did just that.


    Any additional comments?

    A great audio production!

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    TAO 333 Cleethorpes 04-29-13
    TAO 333 Cleethorpes 04-29-13 Member Since 2004

    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!

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    "A great introduction to Taoism in a clever format!"
    What did you love best about The Tao of Pooh?

    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!


    What other book might you compare The Tao of Pooh to and why?

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    Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?

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    What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

    Philosophy can take many interesting forms.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Gavin Duncraig, Australia 08-13-12
    Gavin Duncraig, Australia 08-13-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Simply Pooh"
    Would you listen to The Tao of Pooh again? Why?

    Yes. It makes your realise that life is a lot less complicated then we are lead to think.


    What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

    Simplicity


    What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

    His understanding of the message the writer was putting across.


    Any additional comments?

    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.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    J. Harris Richmond, VA 07-23-12
    J. Harris Richmond, VA 07-23-12
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    "A True Must Read"
    What did you love best about The Tao of Pooh?

    It's so simple and easy to follow.


    What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

    It's easy to relate to my own life and life experiences.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The owl not being able to solve a problem that Piglet was able to solve.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes.


    Any additional comments?

    Great narrator - made the experience truly engaging.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Ben D. Durall Front Royal, VA 06-04-12
    Ben D. Durall Front Royal, VA 06-04-12 Member Since 2011

    David Durall

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    "Pooh is the Man!"
    Where does The Tao of Pooh rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Was a very easy listen


    What did you like best about this story?

    I found that I'm very Pooh-esque


    What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

    Very Casual reading style.


    What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

    I learned that I should re-read the orignal Winnie the Pooh.


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Chelsea League City, TX, United States 05-14-12
    Chelsea League City, TX, United States 05-14-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Amazing"
    What did you love best about The Tao of Pooh?

    I loved how whimsical it was


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tao of Pooh?

    I liked the part with Owl, and how academics insist on naming things that sometimes should be left alone


    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Maida Sandy, UT, United States 05-14-12
    Maida Sandy, UT, United States 05-14-12 Member Since 2008

    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.

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    "The brilliance of Children's Literature"
    If you could sum up The Tao of Pooh in three words, what would they be?

    Insightful, thought provoking


    What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tao of Pooh?

    Too hard to choose


    What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?

    Great


    What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

    The influence your attitude has on shading your life


    Any additional comments?

    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.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Elisa Tobin JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, United States 05-06-12
    Elisa Tobin JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, United States 05-06-12 Member Since 2012

    Licensed Massage Therapist

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    "Love love love this book"

    Buy this book, you will realize that it is some of the best money and time spent ever!!!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    04-18-12 Member Since 2009
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    "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!!!

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Whitney SAINT PAUL, MN, United States 04-16-12
    Whitney SAINT PAUL, MN, United States 04-16-12 Member Since 2011
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    "Quick, Easy Listen"
    What made the experience of listening to The Tao of Pooh the most enjoyable?

    The reader was very good with all of the voices of the characters


    Any additional comments?

    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.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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