The Tao of Pooh
13 journalers for this copy...
I should finish over the weekend and then be able to ship if it is still needed. Will write another journal entry once I finish reading.
Synopsis
"Thought-provoking and charming."--Library Journal Not all Great Masters of Wisdom are venerable graybeards. One is as familiar to us as that beloved teddy bear Winnie the Pooh. From the "how" of Pooh to the Tao of Pooh is a simple, effortless, joyous step...a delicious journey to Pooh Corner illuminated by the timeless teachings of the Taoist immortals.
Library Journal
Author/narrator Hoff calls Winnie the Pooh a ``Western Taoist'' and uses the unassuming bear to introduce Eastern philosophical principles. Pooh epitomizes the ``uncarved block,'' as he is well in tune with his natural inner self. Pooh enjoys simple pleasures and the daily progress of life. Hoff contrasts this unpretentiousness to other characters created by Winnie - the - Pooh author A.A. Milne, including Owl, whom he describes as a ``mind that tries too hard,'' and Eeyore, the eternal pessimist. In a clear and crisp voice, Hoff explains the central tenets of Taoism and further illustrates them with familiar excerpts from The House at Pooh Corner stories (1923), Chinese proverbs, maxims, and tales from Lao Tzu and others. The result is at once thought-provoking and charming. This is a small literary event that will leave all who experience it a little more serene. For most collections.-- Jeanne P. Leader, Western Nebraska Community Coll. Lib., Scotts bluff
It was a good reminder in a week that has seen me not be who I truly am because of stress. It was the right book at the right time.
I am waiting to hear from chich so we can restart her stalled ring.
I'll just go ahead and paste the BookRay info from the stalled ray here:
Mailing order for this Ray:
2) eeyore75, US (AZ), US shipping preferred but int'l ok.
3) rebeccaljames, US (OH), US shipping.
5) babsdotter, US (MO), US shipping preferred but int'l ok.
6) CollegeLady, US (CA), can ship anywhere.
7) Ktbean, Canada.
8) Catwoman, Canada, can ship anywhere.
10) livrecache, Australia, Australia shipping.
11) lmn60, Australia, can ship anywhere.
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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!
Dropped in the mail today to rebeccaljames.
Thanks for sharing!
Sent it off today to KTBean; tracking number 9101805213907643401765
Jan 2009
Have found the book and sent it off. Thanks for including me in this ring!
Finally, it is on its way.
Released 14 yrs ago (6/5/2009 UTC) at By mail in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
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The ray continues. Finally.
More later!
I actually finished this one a couple of weeks ago, and I've tried PMing both of the other bookcrossers who are due to receive this book but with no response.
Will await further instructions from chich to see where this book should travel next. I suspect it will find the right reader at the right time.... just like it did this time!
Released 14 yrs ago (8/15/2009 UTC) at Plumm's Restaurant and Bar in Williamstown, Victoria Australia
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Taking this one to a brunch meetup so it can continue its bookcrossing journey!
Released 14 yrs ago (1/16/2010 UTC) at Walter's Wine Bar, Southbank in Melbourne CBD, Victoria Australia
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taking to today's meet up
Released 13 yrs ago (8/14/2010 UTC) at Duchess of Spotswood Cafe in Spotswood, Victoria Australia
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