{"product_id":"the-tao-of-pooh-9781668259641","title":"The Tao of Pooh","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 Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At 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\u003e Blending 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\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\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\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668259641\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.47d","brand":"Benjamin Hoff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53241155748021,"sku":"9781668259641","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-tao-of-pooh-9781668259641","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}