The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Tao of Pooh
Book Review: A very simple yet complex view to the world..excellent!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is excellent. In everyday practice you can really learn the true meaning of what really is important in your life. If you like Eastern philosophy, you'll love this book. If you like Winnie the Pooh, you'll find this book fascinating. it's amazing how something so obvious is so hard to see.Book Review: Absolutely enlightening
Summary: 5 Stars
It was a very enlightening book, placing a new prospective on living. Pooh is an inspiration, and taoism has captured my interest.Book Review: Absolutley Awful
Summary: 1 Stars
Not since "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" have I labored so much to get through a book. I finally quit at page 35, unable to go on. A complete non-sequitur, stream of consciousness mess, best describes this book. Why this publication came so highly acclaimed I will never know. Do yourself a favor........if you feel inclined to give it a read, go to your local library. The paper and ink has already been wasted, don't waste your money too. A better title would be, "The Tao of Poop".Book Review: Am I the only person that thinks this?
Summary: 1 Stars
When I was at school, we were made to read a book called "The Dark is Rising". I thought that was the worst book I'd ever read, and it held it's title for a long time (I'm 27 now) - but compared to the Tao of Pooh it shines like a glimmering beacon of success in the puss filled mire of Hoff's seemingly limitless inadequacy as a writer. Unfortunately, Amazon.com won't allow me to put less than one star, but given the choice I'd rate this book in minus figures.
What I'm going to suggest though, is that if you are an intelligent person, please do read this book so that you may contribute along with me in diminishing the completely unjustified acclaim it holds.
At the end of this book, I understand very little about Taoism, as I would hope that it is vastly more interesting and holds less prejudice and small-mindedness as Hoff suggests. If anything, the book is far more representational of facist and racist views. To suggest that knowledgeable people, or people who strive to gain knowledge are stupid in their quest, is quite frankly ludicrous.
The book is basically saying, if you're thick and stupid and have limited room for thought, if you only look for simple things because you're too incompetent to strive to achieve, then you'll be happy. Sorry, not convinced. Are there people who agree with me here, or am I unique, [...] - thanks!
Book Review: An accepting book for the accepting individual
Summary: 5 Stars
If you can read this book and keep in mind it is not trying to rape you of your deep "spirituality" and it is simply simple. If you don't like the idea of the Tao being discussed vaguely, then why did you buy a book titled "The Tao of Pooh"? I enjoyed the way he explained the Tao with Pooh who we can all relate to at times. If you are looking for a deeper book, try not reading books, because no, you will not find true enjoyment of like in a book. I suggest drilling a hole in your scull so you can find your Nirvana. I personally would rather to reach that state of mind through meditation, and, here is the secret key, life. You can reach me at jason@shimainc.net