The eastern philosophy of Tao explained via examples from Winnie-the-Pooh. Oh, and remarkably inane conversations with the various characters. each character is turned into a stereotype (Eeyore frets, Piglet hesitates, Owl pontificates), but in the long run, it's all okay.

Often published with its sequel, The Te of Piglet, this pair and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance are perfect Cliff Notes for understanding why people can be so laidback.

One of the best books that I have ever read. Seriously, this book I think has truly changed my life. It's not that it had any real significant impact on me, like a complete, utter change in consciousness, but just on how I think about things. I don't worry about the small things too much, for there's no point in it, I don't worry about the large things too much, for there's no point in that either. basically I've come to the realization that I AM, and no matter what is wrong with the world, religion, God/Gods, what have you, there's no changing that. whether or not I believe in God, or heaven or hell, I'm still here on earth, just trying to live each day at a time, and with at least a little joy.

It's a wonderful book, and one that is hard to fully describe it's meaning, and what it's about. To put it simply, and as Taoism would put it; It Is.