{"product_id":"the-tao-of-pooh-benjamin-hoff-hardcover","title":"The Tao of Pooh -- Benjamin Hoff, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eExperience the gentle character of Winnie-the-Pooh through the lens of ancient Taoist principles, and discover how simplicity, humility, and naturalness lead to a happier and more harmonious life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published in 1982, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the principles of Taoist philosophy through the humor and familiar world of \u003ci\u003eWinnie-the-Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e by A. A. Milne. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the heart of the book is the concept of living in harmony with the Tao--the natural way of things. Pooh, with his unpretentious and sincere outlook, embodies the principle of wu wei, or \"effortless action.\" He does not strive to be clever or ambitious. Instead, he responds naturally to life as it unfolds. In contrast, characters such as Rabbit, Owl, Eeyore, and Tigger reflect common human tendencies toward overthinking, worry, pessimism, or restless energy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending storytelling with philosophical insight, Benjamin Hoff presents Taoism as a path of gratitude, simplicity, authenticity, and inner balance. Illustrated with E. H. Shepard's original drawings, \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e remains a timeless and inviting guide to finding wisdom within the uncomplicated, natural self.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Hoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e S\u0026amp;s\/Simon Element\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.20h x 4.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668259641\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenjamin Hoff is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Tao of Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Te of Piglet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Eternal Tao Te Ching\u003c\/i\u003e. He is listed in \u003ci\u003eWho's Who in America\u003c\/i\u003e and is one of only 55,000 individuals selected globally to be included in \u003ci\u003eWho's Who in the World\u003c\/i\u003e. In April 2018, he was honored with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, a distinction bestowed upon less than five percent of Marquis \u003ci\u003eWho's Who\u003c\/i\u003e biographical listees. He lives near Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Hoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67490369929444,"sku":"9781668259641","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781668259641.jpg?v=1791359839","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/the-tao-of-pooh-benjamin-hoff-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}