"If something isn't aesthetically pleasing or interesting, doesn't require skills I do not have, and makes a stupid point stupidly, I don't appreciate it as art. That doesn't make me a philistine. It makes me a non-rube."

--Jonah Goldberg

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

The One with The Tao of Pooh

93. Title & Author: The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff (158 pages)
Genre: Nonfiction--Philosophy & Religion
Completed: 20 May 2009

Summary & Review:
The simple, clear teachings of Taoism are often misinterpreted and rarely applied in the West, according to author Benjamin Hoff. Thus, he sets out to explain Taosim by illustrating its principles in action through the life of Pooh. Yes, Winnie-the-Pooh. 

One of the great things about my religion is that we are encouraged to find true principles in all sorts of sources, and I think Hoff's little book has some good kernels of wisdom. Other parts, however, I just couldn't get on board with. I thought it was funny how throughout the book the author would "interact" with Pooh and the other characters from the Hundred Acre Wood. It reminded me of when the host of theDisney Sunday Night Movie on ABC would interact with Mickey and the other animated characters. 

Rating: 8.0
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