The Tao of Pooh

This is an unexpected recommendation from my long list of great books. I read about this book years ago and never got to reading it. I actually didn't like reading back then. I'm open to this book now. I have just started reading it, so I hope you won't be disappointed. If it sucks, I'll post and let you know. If anyone has comments, I'd love to know.
Enjoy!

From Library Journal Author/narrator Hoff calls Winnie the Pooh a "Western Taoist" and uses the unassuming bear to introduce Eastern philosophical principles. Pooh epitomizes the "uncarved block," as he is well in tune with his natural inner self. Pooh enjoys simple pleasures and the daily progress of life. Hoff contrasts this unpretentiousness to other characters created by Winnie - the - Pooh author A.A. Milne, including Owl, whom he describes as a "mind that tries too hard," and Eeyore, the eternal pessimist. In a clear and crisp voice, Hoff explains the central tenets of Taoism and further illustrates them with familiar excerpts from The House at Pooh Corner stories (1923), Chinese proverbs, maxims, and tales from Lao Tzu and others. The result is at once thought-provoking and charming. This is a small literary event that will leave all who experience it a little more serene. For most collections.

Comments

[karin]

it's a wonderful book with a fresh (innocent?) look at the reality of differences in us all, and why they all work in harmony. i think you'll like it.