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    <body><![CDATA[The following is a good example of why I read this book everyday:<br/><br/>Practice<br/><br/>     Spiritual practice is gained by daily cultivation.<br/>     If you practiced for the day, then you have won.<br/>     If you were lazy for the day, then you have not.<br/>     <br/>Self-cultivat...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41558569">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A good story.  Offers the reader a glimpse into the tumultuous period of war and unrest which dominated the first half of the 20th century in China.  More interesting to me however was the way the author used the personal experiences of the main character to explain Taoist thought and practices.  My...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3816047">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Secret life of a Taoist master. Some very interesting parts. A few very good teachings and lessons. Mostly story though. Supposedly true, which would make it much cooler.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Thanks Rita~ <br/>I have been trying to read the Tao Te Ching...<br/>WOWZER....it's tough.  It teaches me patience :)<br/><br/>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Little gems of worldly knowledge sprinkled throughout this epic tale of one man's life.  ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Daily meditations with poetry and brief aphorisms based on Taoist principles.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[a great book to read.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great book to get you thinking each day. There is a word for each day as well as a short description or thoughts on the word. I like to read the word and try to apply it to my life or my hobbies or something. Although, the title has Tao in it, I think this is a good book for people of any ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41505438">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this book back in 1983 and loved it. If you're a fan of the martial arts, then you should really read this one. It's like a print version of a really good traditional martial arts movie, with all the Daoist mysticism and trappings that go with it. I'm pretty sure that my reading this book is ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14038398">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Actually,  I liked this book so much, that I decided to re-read it.   Its the book I read every morning to start my day centered and composed . . . .     it has reinforced concepts that I  already had and also introduced me to many new ones that has enriched my understanding . . . .]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[this is an excellent book of daily meditations that makes the Tao accessible in day-to-day life and doesn't get caught up in some of the more esoteric ideas behind Taoism - each day addresses different ways to meditate on the Tao and apply these lessons to Taoist living.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[If you are into martial arts, particularly Chinese martial arts, you will really enjoy this book.  It follows the life of a taoist monk (?) from childhood through his old age.  It's <em>supposed</em> to be a true story...you be the judge.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I got this book the year after returning from the peace corps and flip through it quite consistenly... my favorite is the one called &quot;cooper&quot; [i believe it's day 135]... this is a wonderful resource for intentional thinking]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is remarkably good.  I enjoyed the tale and having it unfold with the respect to the fullness of nature.  I was brought from appreciative  laughter to bowing my head in a show of respect.  I suspect you will too.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[i'm not prone to reading such things, but then again i also struggle to keep any habitual practices, be they running, yoga, or  whatnot.  the book is lovely, concise, wise and yet not pedantic or patronizing.  ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Years ago, my dear friend, Kat gave me this book. Every time I pick it up, I am inspired.  The topics are important and relevant to everyone's life.  The readings stimulate thoughts and ideas for the whole day!  ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I loved reading this daily reminder of my practice. The stories were wonderful and always gave me something to consider and get my day started with. I read it for 3 years straight. Will do it again this next year.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Man...this book tells the awesome story of a Taoist monk who goes through all sorts of adventures on his way to finding himself.]]></body>
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