The Tao of Pooh and the Te of Piglet

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. And as for Piglet, he embodies the very important principle of Te, meaning Virtue of the Small. Benjamin Hoff's explanations of Taoism and Te through Pooh and Piglet show that this is not an ancient and remote philosophy but something that you can use, here and now.
An utterly unique book which makes complex concepts accessible with a little help from Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain but there are lessons to be learned from his approach to life. Beautifully decorated by E.H.Shepard.

About the author

Benjamin Hoff is American and has studied architecture, graphic design, music and find arts. He is the author of 'The Tao of Pooh'.

E.H.Shepard was born in London in 1879. He was an artist, illustrator and cartoonist and went on to draw the original decorations to accompany Milne’s classic stories, earning him the name ‘the man who drew Pooh’.

Summary

"It's hard to be brave,' said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal." Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us."

Report

'Winnie-the-Pooh has always been a very special (albeit funny old) bear, not least of all because his books are filled with wonderful words of wisdom.', Stylist magazine
"Aspects of Taoism told through the characters of 'Winnie the Pooh' - I mean, does it get better?" Meghan Markle
'Mr. Hoff gives grown-ups permission to rediscover Winnie the Pooh' New York Times
The Tao of Pooh selected by illustrator Anita Mangan in the round up of 'Books for a Better World', The Guardian, May 2024

Product details

• Authors: Benjamin Hoff, Hoff Benjamin, A. A. Milne, E. H. Shepard
• Assisted by: E. H. Shepard (Illustration), E.H. Shepard (Illustration)
• Publisher: Farshore
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 16
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2019
• EAN: 9781405293778
• ISBN: 978-1-4052-9377-8
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 31 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Religion, philosophy, psychology; Education and learning > Readings/interpretations/reading notes > English; Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Other world religions; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / General, PHILOSOPHY / Eastern, Popular philosophy, East Asian and Indian philosophy, Oriental & Indian philosophy