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Title: Benjamin Hoff


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"The Tao of Pooh"
Benjamin Hoff
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The Tao of Pooh
  • Overlays Milnes classic with Chinese Taoist
    Philosophy
  • Published 1982
  • For rights to quote the original Pooh books and
    use the original illustrations, Hoff pays 33.3
    of hardcover and 40 of paperback profits to the
    A.A. Milne estate

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Taoism
  • Chinese for the way
  • One of three major ancient Chinese religions
  • Founded by Tao Te Ching 2500 years ago
  • Explores the natural state of things
  • PU is the character representing a natural,
    simple state
  • uncarved block

4
Benjamin Hoff
  • Born 1946 in Oregon
  • Lost a year of school due to poor health as a
    child
  • Father was a bibliophile fascinated with Asia
  • Former Japanese tree pruner, potter, antiques
    restorer, graphic artist, hospital orderly,
    investigative reporter and janitor
  • Graduated from Evergreen State College with a BA
    in Asian art
  • Author of three other books, including The Te of
    Piglet

5
Discussion Questions
  1. Is The Tao of Pooh similar to other spiritual
    guidance/self help books youve read or do you
    think its original?
  2. Had you honestly ever thought about Poohs
    simplistic wisdom?
  3. Do you agree with Hoffs depiction of the other
    characters?

6
Discussion Questions
  • Do you believe Taoism (as expressed by Hoff) is a
    comforting way of life?
  • 5. Did you notice inconsistencies between the
    teachings of Taoism and Hoffs descriptions?
  • 6. Do you think A.A. Milne intended for Pooh to
    personify a deeper wisdom? Do you think he would
    be pleased with Hoffs analysis?
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