The wisdom of pooh. Is there such thing as a western Taoist? Benjamin Hoff says there is, and This Taoist's favorite food is honey. Through brilliant and witty dialogue with the beloved pooh-bear and his companions, the ...The wisdom of pooh. Is there such thing as a western Taoist? Benjamin Hoff says there is, and This Taoist's favorite food is honey. Through brilliant and witty dialogue with the beloved pooh-bear and his companions, the author of this smash bestseller explains with ease and aplomb that rather than being a distant and mysterious concept, taoism is as near and practical to us the wisdom of pooh.