Journal Entry 1 by chich from Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Saturday, March 11, 2006

Synopsis for The Tao Of Pooh (from the publisher):
The Tao of Pooh has become a classic philosophical study of Winnie-the-Pooh. Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things which has made hom the world's most beloved bear. And Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. With examples from A.A. Milne's popular classics Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, Benjamin Hoff explains the principles of Taoist philosophy.

Synopsis for The Te of Piglet (from the publisher):
In this sequel to The Tao of Pooh, author Benjamin Hoff explores the Te: a Chinese word meaning Virtue - a principle perfectly embodied by Piglet. A sdelightful as it is instructive, The Te of Piglet features dialogues between the author and the familiar characters of Pooh, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga and Baby Roo, and of course, Piglet himself. These conversations are interspersed with traditional Taoist stories and more than 50 illustrations from the original Pooh books.

About the author:
Benjamin Hoff is a writer, a photographer, musician and composer, and a specialist in Japanese fine-pruning, with a degree in Asian Art. He writes full-time. In his spare time he practices Taoist yoga and T'ai Chi Ch'uan. He lives in Portland, Oregon. 

Journal Entry 2 by chich from Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Saturday, March 11, 2006

The Tao Of Pooh:
This is one amazing little book! I bought this copy for my PC after participating in the Ray hosted by Maurean.

This book is so calm, simple and inspiring I wanted to start reading it again as soon as I finished it! I started writing down quotes from the book but there were so many of them that I ended up copying most of the book, that's why I decided to get a copy of my own:)

This book really can change your life, it's so uplifting! What's really interesting when you read the reviews for this book here on BC is how everyone identifies with a different chapter from the book, a different character. The book really has something to offer to each and everyone of us, it echoes our own personal experiences. My favorite chapters must be "Cottleston Pie" and "Nowhere and nothing", even though making a choice is really hard!

This is a wonderful book, probably one of the best I've ever read!

 

Journal Entry 3 by chich from Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Sunday, July 09, 2006

The Te of Piglet:
Hmm, I've just finished reading this book and I really don't know what to think about it... It is really different from The Tao of Pooh and more of a diatribe against industry, business, government, Western culture, the military, feminists, etc. Actually, I found that it had little to do with philosophy and Taoism and I sometimes felt I was reading an environmentalist rant. The Tao of Pooh was such an uplifting read for me that I really have a hard time figuring out what I thought of The Te of Piglet. I can't even bring myself to rate this book since I can't figure out if I liked it or not...Odd! I can't wait to read what others have to say about it:) 

Journal Entry 4 by chich from Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Monday, July 10, 2006

Starting a BookRay, PM me if you want to join!

Mailing order for this Ray:
1) prilade, Bulgaria, Euro shipping
2) boirina, Portugal, can ship anywhere
3) BabyFlyLady, UK, UK shipping
4) ScottishHoosier, Scotland, can ship anywhere
5) froggirlwendy, Australia, OZ shipping preferred but int'l ok --> asked to be skipped
6) Tammychi, US, can ship anywhere **current location**
7) cherylllr, US, US shipping.
8) eeyore75, US, US shipping preferred but int'l ok.
9) babsdotter, US, US shipping preferred but int'l ok.
10) rebeccaljames, US, US shipping.
11) Ceili, US, US or Canada shipping.--> seems no longer active, has disabled private messaging
12) babsdotter, US, US shipping preferred but int'l ok.
13) Ktbean, Canada.
14) Catwoman, Canada, can ship anywhere.
15) livrecache, Australia, Australia shipping.

...you?


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BookRay Recommendations:
• make a journal entry when you receive the book so everyone knows it has safely arrived
• try to read it within a month
• ask the next on the list for his/her address
• make a journal entry when finished, telling us what you thought - did you like it? Did you think it was well-written?
• wrap it up well and send it to on

Please PM me in case of any problems/unforseen delay. If you are experiencing an RBC (Reading Backlog Crisis) or no longer wish to read the book, let me know and I will move/remove you down/off the list.

Hint: Ask for the address of the next on the list before you have finished reading; sometimes it takes a while before you get a reply. Some people don't get PM's. You may want to look for an e-mail address on their profile, or leave an ISO message on the forum. If the person doesn't respond within 7-10 days (use your judgement), please PM the next person, and then me, so I can update the bookring list.

**Cheapest postage rate is fine**

Happy reading everyone!
 

Journal Entry 5 by chich from Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Monday, July 17, 2006

Here we go!

Book sent to prilade today, enjoy! 

Journal Entry 6 by prilade from York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Today morning my post-lady waked me up. It was an early call – asking me to go and pick up my post from the office, as it is too much! Just Great beginning of my before the last day at 29!

This is how the Pooh & Piglet arrived to me. “The Tao of Pooh and the Te of Piglet” is coming just after I’ve finished the Milne’s “Now we are three” poetry book. Perfect! I'm going to read it and post here again, upon releasing, actually sending it to Portugal.

Wish us (the book and me) happy month in Bulgaria. Most probably we will travel a bit here.
Thank you for having me on this ray,
Lillya
 

Journal Entry 7 by prilade from York, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Sunday, September 10, 2006

Posting The Book tomorrow, Monday 11th September, 2006 to boirina in Portugal.

Thank you for sharing this Book with me! It was good to read it. I enjoy it all. There are interesting thoughts and some really normal, but somehow 'not-coming' in our (my) everyday bits of wisdom. “The Tao of Pooh” was fun to read and easier in general. ”The Te of Piglet” seems more 'serious' reading, with more thoughts and references to other events and authors.

Well, I am not good explaining… I enjoyed the Book very much! I would say it is a good book and a good reading. "The Tao of Pooh and The Te of Piglet" ‘caught’" me at the right time! Hope, it will arrive there to you in your ‘right time’. You must read it and you’ll know how it will work with you. Enjoy! And I'll go to check some Charles Dickens' writings, Lillya
 

Journal Entry 8 by boirina from Calvià, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Tuesday, September 26, 2006

The book got here today. :) 

Journal Entry 9 by boirina from Calvià, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Tuesday, November 07, 2006

I'm halfway through but tomorrow I'll send it over to the next person on the list, and the book will go to my wish list. I would really like to finish it, but I can't keep it any longer. I've been delayed by the trip to take care of my dad in hospital and I seem to have come back to a very busy home.
I loved what I read of the book, and I don't think it's the kind of book one can hurry through... I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I have. 

Journal Entry 10 by BabyFlylady from Driffield, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, November 11, 2006

Was surprised to find this on the doorstep this morning. Thanks Borina for sending it on and to Chich for sharing.

I have a few before this one and have a lot on personally so will try to get to it or will move it on before completeing it - as my predecessor had to do! 

Journal Entry 11 by BabyFlylady from Driffield, East Yorkshire United Kingdom on Sunday, December 17, 2006

Sorry it has taken me so long to move this one on. LIfe is hectic and I am going to have to admit defeat and send it to the next BXer without reading it. I have put it on my wishlist as I think it would be better suited to my permenant collection.

I am sending it to ScottishHoosier and hope it gets there this year!

Thanks Chich to introducing me to this cool book.

Happy Holidays to All. 

Journal Entry 12 by BabyFlylady at -- Controlled Release in South Shields, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Released 5 yrs ago (12/20/2006 UTC) at -- Controlled Release in South Shields, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

RELEASE NOTES:

 

Journal Entry 13 by ScottishHoosier from Westhill, Scotland United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 09, 2007

I was wondering why I haven't seen this book yet, and I found the envelope buried in a bunch of to-do paperwork. My only guess is it came when I wasn't home and hubby (or maybe even one of the lil' uns) added it to the stack. I am truly sorry. It did make it safe and sound, but I have no idea how long it has been here.

Thank you to BabyFlyLady for the Christmas card, too!

I have a couple of other bookrings to read, so it might be a little while. Must read more, must read more.... 

Journal Entry 14 by ScottishHoosier from Westhill, Scotland United Kingdom on Friday, March 02, 2007

froggirlwendy has asked to be skipped as she is snowed under with bookrings and rays just now. PMing the next on the list.... 

Journal Entry 15 by ScottishHoosier from Westhill, Scotland United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 06, 2007

I really enjoyed the Tao of Pooh. I felt I learnt something and had something to ponder. The Te of Piglet was a struggle. But then, maybe it is because the author has decided to take up the fight against American (and Western) excesses. In the chapter The Day of Piglet, he goes into a right ol' rant. He is right about many things, we aren't treating the earth and its inhabitants properly, and our *leaders* are certainly leading the way in this. But somehow, it wasn't so nice and easy to read.

I have the next address, so will try to post the book this afternoon.

Thank you for sharing, chich! 

Journal Entry 16 by Tammychi on Friday, April 27, 2007

Piglet & Pooh have arrived safe and sound in Hawaii! 

Journal Entry 17 by chich from Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Just a small reminder Tammychi:

Journal Entry 18 by lostbookisland on Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Journal Entry 19 by chich from Sant Antoni de Portmany, Illes Balears/Islas Baleares Spain on Thursday, December 06, 2007

Great news!! This ray is now going to be revived thanks to NMReader who has available copies of both "The Tao of Pooh" and "The Te of Piglet"!!!

Here are the links to the books (now two separate rays):
The Tao of Pooh
Link to The Te of Piglet to be added soon:)

Thank you so much NMReader, you really are the best!!