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The Tao of Pooh

By: Benjamin Hoff
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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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 Literary History & Criticism Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Philosophy Taoism Witty Thought-Provoking Inspiring Suspenseful Funny

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What made the experience of listening to The Tao of Pooh the most enjoyable?

The narrator was absolutely perfect. Pitch, delivery, diction, transition were all perfect.

What did you like best about this story?

The analogies were numerous and incredibly thought provking.

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

No. First one.

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

Yes, I would have liked that

Any additional comments?

I never would have purchased this book had it not been $3.95 deal of the day thus leaving me to wonder how many other treasures like this one are out there. Thanks Audible keep the deals coming!

The journey of thousand miles begins with one step

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A joyful listen and should be a must read in high school. It seems so natural to use the Pooh characters to explain Taoist tenets. Pooh is the "effortless will do" character and unburdened by life especially it's surprises. In contrast, Owl and Rabbit with all their seemingly wise expertise just over-complicate matters while Eeyore's poor life view just inables him to live a joyful life, and of course, there is Piglet with heart and soul. I will listen to again and again. Strive to Live in Harmony

Delightful & Accessible

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Thank you Benjamin Hoff for writing this book. It was humorous and listening to this book while working made my day. For all fans of Tao and Winne The Pooh. please listen to this book.

Thank you Simon Vance for narrating this book.

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What an amazingly full of wisdom little book, listen without moderation. And thank you Pooh for being you !

A master piece !

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I had thought it awful long until I realized that I had stopped it in the middle of the last chapter.
Then I laughed at myself and restarted the book from the beginning.
I found myself fascinated at the various specifications assigned to each character of the "Pooh world". In my simple mind I listened to the story, without thinking of how the animals and their actions combined to represent a certain kind of human set of actions. But as Mr. Vance spoke Mr. Hoff's written descriptions, I could readily see in my mind certain examples of people who I can now call 'Piglets', 'Owls' and 'Eores' (and so forth).

But mainly, I resonated with the simple thinking of Pooh. I circle around to find that I'm quite satisfied with being simple.

I must be a block of wood

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