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The Tao of Pooh

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The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff cleverly explains the principles of Taoism through the adventures of Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. By using Pooh’s simple and natural wisdom, the author illustrates how a Taoist perspective can be applied to the complexities of modern life. This delightful exploration offers both philosophical insight and endearing storytelling, revealing the harmony and balance found within simplicity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in how the simple, timeless wisdom of a beloved children's character can illuminate complex philosophical concepts. It offers a delightful exploration of Eastern philosophy, making profound ideas accessible and engaging through charming storytelling.

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The Tao of Pooh

New 2025 edition of the popular self-help guide, with a brand new cover look!

“What’s this you’re writing?… asked Pooh, climbing onto the writing table.

“The Tao of Pooh,… I replied.

The self-help guide inspired by the philosophy from the classic children’s series

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New 2025 edition of the popular self-help guide, with a brand new cover look!

“What’s this you’re writing?” asked Pooh, climbing onto the writing table.

The Tao of Pooh,” I replied.

“The how of Pooh?” asked Pooh, smudging one of the words I had just written.

The Tao of Pooh,” I replied, poking his paw away with my pencil.

“It seems more like ow! of Pooh,” said Pooh, rubbing his paw.

“Well, it’s not,” I replied huffily.

“What’s it about?” asked Pooh, leaning forward and smearing another word.

“It’s about how to stay happy and calm under all circumstances!” I yelled.

“Have you read it?” asked Pooh.

Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism.

Follow the Pooh Way in this humorous and enlightening introduction to Taoism, with classic decorations by E.H. Shepard throughout. Over a million copies sold.

Have you collected all the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories and poetry collections:

  • Winnie-the-Pooh
  • The House at Pooh Corner
  • When We Were Very Young
  • Now We Are Six
  • Return to the Hundred Acre Wood
  • The Best Bear in All the World
  • Once There Was a Bear
  • Tales from the Forest
  • Winter in the Wood

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The Tao of Pooh cleverly uses the beloved characters from Winnie-the-Pooh to illustrate Taoist principles, offering adults a delightful path to wisdom. With engaging insights, the book grants readers a chance to reconnect with simple joys and profound truths, as noted by Stylist and other reviews.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405293785

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by E. H. Shepard

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Benjamin Hoff is the author of The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet, both of which explain the Chinese philosophy of Taoism through the characters created by A.A.Milne.

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