Hoff draws deeply from a childhood affection for the natural world, interwoven with extensive studies in Asian culture and philosophy. His work explores themes of harmony, balance, and the meaning of life with a distinctive, meditative grace, informed by his background in art, music, and particularly Taoism. He focuses on revealing profound truths through simplicity and naturalness, often employing allegory and metaphor. His writing invites readers to contemplate life's deeper insights within the everyday.
Volné pokračování autorova bestselleru Pú a tao přibližuje další zásady taoistického učení Tentokrát se pozornost soustřeďuje na postavu prasátka - "velmi malého a nenápadného zvířátka", které jak v původním příběhu, tak v této knize projde Cestou, tj. prodělá určitou vývojovou změnu.
Exploring the Te (a Chinese word meaning virtue) of the small - a principle embodied perfectly in Piglet - this book features dialogues between the author, Benjamin Hoff, and characters such as Pooh, Eeyore, Owl, Kanga, Baby Roo and Piglet.
Winnie the Pooh has a certain way about him - a way of doing things which has brought him worldwide popularity. And Pooh's way, as Benjamin Hoff demonstrates in this book, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism.