The Tao of Pug

By Wilson the Pug and Nancy Levine

Book Overview

Meet Wilson the Pug, a dog with a great deal of wisdom to share. A much-admired spiritual teacher, Wilson lives by the principles of the Tao-te Ching, the ancient Chinese text on the art of living. Passed on through the generations from his ancestor, Pug-tzu companion to the philosopher Lao-tzu, author of the Tao-te Ching the wisdom of the Tao has helped Wilson to lead a simple, peaceful, and fulfilling life.Deciding it was time to share this spiritual knowledge, Wilson enlisted the help of his owner (and photographer), Nancy Levine, to bring you The Tao of Pug. Each photograph captures Wilson's charm and humor as he illustrates the timeless principles of the Tao-te Ching with examples from his active life alongside quotes from the original text. With his adorably expressive face, funny poses, and trademark yin-yang coat, Wilson has an unmistakable magnetism that has won him countless admirers, of all canine and philosophical persuasions.Wilson's comical lessons on life pair beautifully with Levine's delightful photographs to make The Tao of Pug a must-have book for pug lovers of any age."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670032581
• ISBN13: 9780670032587
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Avery
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Very Cute Book!!

This was great book. The pictures are awesome. It's a must for all pug lovers. I might be a little biased, though, I have a pug named wilson.

A Precious Charm to hug to you!

The Tao of Pug has great snapshots of pugs, and comically done by "Wilson the Pug", Nancy Levine's pug. 'Black and white isn't so bad', I always think to myself, looking at the pug photos. 'I believe it's just a nice, warm, way of showing pugs off.' The Tao of Pug will always be a family favorite!

A face only a brother could love

I too am a pug owner, 2 of them in fact. This book is great and the pictures of course are the centrepiece. How often have I seen my own pugs in the situations that you will find Wilson. Wilson of course, verbalises the wisdom that all pugs share. This is a must own for dog lovers period!

Next thing you know, I'll be loving chihuahuas...

I used to think pugs were silly little dogs. And ugly, too. But now, after reading the Tao of Pug, and seeing all those adorable pictures of Wilson, I must say I've had a change of heart. Just don't tell my golden retriever...

No pug lover should be without this book!

Nancy Levine has captured both the heart and soul of pugs everywhere with her wonderful photos of Wilson. This is a book that will not languish on your bookshelf after one reading, but will be enjoyed over and over again. The clever and sometimes profound (for a pug anyway) philosophy of Wilson will bring a smile to your face and stay with you long after you have finished the book. This is a perfect gift for the pug owner you need a present for, or for yourself if you are owned by a pug.