The Tao of Pooh (An allegorical Introduction to Taoism)

Found this book the other day and after reading it I thought I'd share. Here's the audiobook version but I recommend listening while reading the book itself.

That has been one of my favourite books to give as gifts ... especially to younger people.

I have this and the Te of Piglet in my bathroom.


No we don't need a Pooh bathroom book joke again, thank you.

This book (the version combined with 'The Te Of Piglet') sits proudly on my bookshelf.

Well not proudly....pleasingly would perhaps be a better word. I discovered it about 6 months or so ago and it is now one of my favourite books.

For anyone considering reading it - I did actually find it useful to have read the Tao Te Ching prior to reading the book and to already have an understanding of the concepts discussed. The book discusses the Tao through the metaphor of Winnie The Pooh, but I think it can be quite hard to grasp concepts through metaphor if you aren't quite sure of the basis of what the metaphor is trying to illustrate. It's like using an abstract concept to describe an abstract concept - i.e. for some people, quite confusing :laugh:

For others who are less easily confused than me I'm sure it's fine though!

IT was this book and Alexandre that inspired me to pick up my own copy of the Tao. Good read so far. Ever found yourself nodding knowingly while reading the Tao even though one couldn't really say why?