Review:
Hoff tries to introduce key concepts of the Taoist philosophy/religion in this short book by using selected stories from the Winnie The Pooh book series. I say tries because some of it is comes off rather hard to understand and grasp because they are not explained in terms that most people would clearly understand because the elements of incorporation with Winnie the Pooh almost makes the concepts more of a challenge to fully grasp as a reader or non-follower of the religion. While I am saying it is a rather hard book to follow for us not in the know it is also an easy book to read in short spurts and get through regardless of how you are feeling about it. This makes it a book I would recommend for others to read that are interested in another way of looking at live, but I would recommend that you also check out other books on the subject matter to fully understand what Hoff is trying to explain. I decided that this may be the only book that I end up re-reviewing at a later date after I have read some other books on the subject matter because I believe that I may rate this higher upon a second reading where I understand the concepts more fully.
I would recommend this to people that enjoy authors that take creative chances in their writing, since Hoff does take a huge one in utilizing a childrens book series to explain rather complex ideologies. It would also be recommend to those that are interested in studying religious principles that steer away from the typical way of thinking in American society.
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