The Tao of Pooh (New York Times bestseller list for 49 weeks)

In the Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff uses the characters from 'Winnie the Pooh' to explain the basics of the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism through a conversation with Pooh and Piglet and the rest of them, as well as through short stories about their adventures.
The most important principle of Taoism is the ''Uncarved Block''. The Uncarved Block is that things in their original simplicity contain their own power, that power is easily lost when that simplicity is changed.He uses Pooh to explain that principle.
Pooh takes the good with the bad, doesn't struggle to understand every confusing aspect of life, and knows that '' life is good'' .
Pooh doesn't worry about matters, just lets life flow and is grateful for his honey and his friends.
Owl is the scholar who gains knowledge for the sake of appearing wise or knowledge for knowledge's sake. Hoff explains the character of Piglet by showing how he is always scared and hesitating. I f Piglet wouldn't hesitate, he would get things done in a much more efficient way.Rabbit is described as someone who gains knowledge for the sake of appearing clever.Eeyore is someone who gains knowledge for the sake of complaining.
He sums up on the back cover of the book, '' While Eeyore frets, and Piglet hesitates, and Rabbit calculates , and Owl pontificates, Pooh just is. And that is the clue to the secret wisdom of the Taoists.