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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
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I really enjoyed The Tao of Pooh and recommended it to several people — but I'll be embarrassed if they read The Te of Piglet on my recommendation. While the first book was probably simplistic, it did convey some very useful ideas in a delightful way. The second book, however, was apparently Hoff's 1990s twitter account of angst and failure to empathize with anyone who wasn't him.
The Tao of Pooh is a classic, an entertaining and informative overview of Taoism; The Te of Piglet, not so much.
I read the first book many years ago, and I remembered liking it very much, but as time went on and I became old and forgetful, I couldn't remember the content. Like many booklovers I have a apartment full of books I haven't yet read. I bought this combined book from a book club a long time ago. I figured, laying around at home after back surgery, now is a good time to read it. I've had a longtime interest in Buddhism and "Eastern Philosophy," including Taoism. As I remembered, "The Tao of Pooh" was and easy read, giving the basic ideas of the Tao through the perspective of Winnie the Pooh and his fellow characters from the Milne classics. Although I already knew about the basic principles that were covered in this book, the author's unique perspective gave me a lot of pleasure and new insights. I was looking forward to more in the next volume, but, alas. . . .
The Te of Piglet reads more like a collection of the author's gripes with the world -- form Feminism to nuclear weapons, environmental degradation, and on (and on). The premise of airing these criticisms was to show how the Tao could lead to better results and solutions, but I got bogged down in the airing of the grievances and lost the Way (pun intended).
So if you would like some advice, read the Tao of Pooh, skip the Te of Piglet. Instead, try Tao, the Watercourse Way, by Alan Watts. You won't find Pooh there, but you will find an accessible and informative overview of Taoism.
Despite my dislike of "The Te," I rounded up to four stars.
I read the first book many years ago, and I remembered liking it very much, but as time went on and I became old and forgetful, I couldn't remember the content. Like many booklovers I have a apartment full of books I haven't yet read. I bought this combined book from a book club a long time ago. I figured, laying around at home after back surgery, now is a good time to read it. I've had a longtime interest in Buddhism and "Eastern Philosophy," including Taoism. As I remembered, "The Tao of Pooh" was and easy read, giving the basic ideas of the Tao through the perspective of Winnie the Pooh and his fellow characters from the Milne classics. Although I already knew about the basic principles that were covered in this book, the author's unique perspective gave me a lot of pleasure and new insights. I was looking forward to more in the next volume, but, alas. . . .
The Te of Piglet reads more like a collection of the author's gripes with the world -- form Feminism to nuclear weapons, environmental degradation, and on (and on). The premise of airing these criticisms was to show how the Tao could lead to better results and solutions, but I got bogged down in the airing of the grievances and lost the Way (pun intended).
So if you would like some advice, read the Tao of Pooh, skip the Te of Piglet. Instead, try Tao, the Watercourse Way, by Alan Watts. You won't find Pooh there, but you will find an accessible and informative overview of Taoism.
Despite my dislike of "The Te," I rounded up to four stars.
informative
fast-paced
Genuinely a fun way of reading about Taoist principles
Enjoyed the Tao of Pooh, wasn’t quite sold on the Te of Piglet
I finished the Tao of Pooh and was incredibly uplifted and ready to give this book five stars. I texted the person who gifted it to me and shared my amazement and how much I loved this book.
And then I read the Te of Piglet. Which was less spiritual and childlike and more a collection of quotes from spiritual leaders and Winnie the Pooh than anything else. I struggled to find a common thread other than "industrialism is bad and the western world has killed the planet." Odd considering the book was published almost 30 years ago and the descriptions felt like they could have been written about the last four years.
It's a tough omnibus to review.
Tao of Pooh - 5 stars.
Te of Piglet - 3 stars (rounded up from 2.5)
And then I read the Te of Piglet. Which was less spiritual and childlike and more a collection of quotes from spiritual leaders and Winnie the Pooh than anything else. I struggled to find a common thread other than "industrialism is bad and the western world has killed the planet." Odd considering the book was published almost 30 years ago and the descriptions felt like they could have been written about the last four years.
It's a tough omnibus to review.
Tao of Pooh - 5 stars.
Te of Piglet - 3 stars (rounded up from 2.5)
The first part was really good, the second part was just a massive rant about all things.
It was written in a confusing way that took a while to get used to but the tao of Pooh is well worth reading. The te of piglet is not.
It was written in a confusing way that took a while to get used to but the tao of Pooh is well worth reading. The te of piglet is not.
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lighthearted