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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 299 EAN: 9780061142666 ISBN: 0061142662 Label: Harper Perennial Modern Classics Manufacturer: Harper Perennial Modern Classics Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: September 01, 2006 Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics Release Date: September 05, 2006 Studio: Harper Perennial Modern Classics Editorial Review: Product Description: In eighty-one brief chapters, Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao—the basic principle of the universe. Stephen Mitchell's bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift to contemporary culture. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - BEWARE OF CLUELESS REVIEWERS!The naysaying reviewers did not bother to read this book through. Nowhere does it claim to be a literal translation, and following the lessons are the author's notes, explaining exactly what he did or didn't add, and why, as well as references to what was replaced from the original -- much of which is as wonderful as the lessons themselves. There is so much beauty and depth in this "new version" that this reviewer can see no reason for the downright fury it seems to provoke in these other readers. ... Read More Rating: - Best Translation Ever.So for those that are unaware, The Tao Te Ching is one of the simplest and easiest religious/philosophical writings to read through and this translation by Stephen Mitchell is probably going down as the penultimate version of the book. The Tao consists of formulaic scriptures, to know is to accept not knowing, there is no love with out hate, and the like. It talks about balance within yourself and balance with nature to find happiness. Many of the metaphors are simple, but greatly resonate ... Read More Rating: - Tao Te ChingIf you buy this book and accept the knowlege bestowed upon you, it will transform you life forever. Rating:  - Warhead?The word warhead appears in this text. When I read it, I became suspicious of the entire book and the reading became unpleasant as a result. After reading reviews, my worst fear was affirmed: this is not the Tao Te Ching. This is more of a paraphrase of various translation with the author's own language thrown in. I know that the Tao cannot be conveyed through words. It is better to say that the Tao Te Ching describes around it, like hands attempting to contain a ball, concealing it so that it ... Read More Rating: - Great living literature opens you up...this is one of those. This book has true value...unlike most books the Tao Te Ching can help you find meaning and truth in life. |
