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A review of The Tao of Pooh

by Benjamin Hoff

A whimsical yet informative look at The Tao and how Winnie-the-Pooh relates to it.

Reviewed by: Sarita Mehra
About Sarita Mehra

The Tao of Pooh While most people may not have read A.A. Milne's "House at Pooh Corner" lately, when you pick up "The Tao of Pooh" you'll find it riddled with tidbits and references that aim to make the understanding of Taoism a simple journey. Don't let this turn you off, because "while Eeyore frets, and Piglet hesitates, and Rabbit calculates, and Owl pontificates, Pooh just is."

Benjamin Hoff jumps right in and with the help of Poohbear himself, illustrates the many aspects of The Tao Te Ching and Taoism through Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods. He adopts a Milne-like approach in his writing as he converses with Pooh, in turn, teaching him (and us) about Taoism. Excerpts from "The House At Pooh Corner" and "Winnie-the-Pooh" are scattered throughout and successfully demonstrate that Taoism is closer to the likes of Pooh than to Owl, Eeyore or even Tigger

Unlike most books on the subject, Hoff doesn't bore his readers; in fact, the book reads with such ease, you would think you might have missed the philosophical side of the subject. Instead, you've become enlightened on Taoism without even realizing it!

"The Tao of Pooh" is a masterfully written book that I recommend as some light yet informative reading; perfect for that plane trip or vacation on the beach.

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Copyright © by Sarita Mehra, 2002

Reviewed by Sarita Mehra:
-- The Tao of Pooh - by Benjamin Hoff
-- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - by Lewis Carroll
-- Kim - by Rudyard Kipling
-- Round Ireland With A Fridge - by Tony Hawks
-- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - by Roald Dahl









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