Benjamin Hoff uses Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends to explain Taoism, building on the earlier book The Tao of Pooh. Here he contrasts Pooh's attitude with the fretting of Piglet, who is anxious and cautious, to show the value of Te, the quality of virtue and simple, effortless being. He criticizes the fashion for mere cleverness and the obsession with busyness, quoting Taoist stories and Western writers such as Thoreau, and including conversations among the characters.
Readers who liked Hoff's first book, or who want a light, humorous introduction to Eastern thought with a gentle critique of modern life, will like this one. It suits anyone who wants to think about humility and modest living.
Inward-looking and contemplative; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1992
- Language
- EN
