The Tao of Pug

Wilson the Pug #1

by Wilson the Pug, Nancy Levine

Wilson the Pug is the apotheosis of the breed dog lovers can't get enough of and can't buy enough books about. Irresistible goes without saying-but Wilson is also a descendant of Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu's beloved companion, Pug-tzu, and he has a great deal of wisdom to share as he exemplifies quotations from the Tao Te Ching. In The Tao of Pug his own everyday Taoist lifestyle is captured by Nancy Levine, his owner and a veteran dog photographer, in whimsical word and captivating picture. With his adorably expressive face, comic poses, and trademark yin-yang coat, Wilson's magnetism shows us the big, simple, profoundly spiritual picture through the eyes of a little dog. Pug-tzu, he reminds us, said, "A pug is a pug is a pug. I'm just me, Wilson the Pug. And I'm okay with that."

Genres: Dogs, Humor, Animals

96 pages, Hardcover

First published September 29, 2003

About the author

Wilson the Pug is a direct descendant and lineage bearer of Pug-tzu, companion of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu who is widely credited with authoring the Tao-te Ching. With Nancy Levine, Wilson is the author of The Tao of Pug, Homer for the Holidays, Letters to a Young Pug, and The Ugly Pugling. He lives in Berkeley, California where he finds much tolerance for his Taoist canine American lifestyle.

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ideal if you love dogs. Nicely matched teachings and photos.

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another tiny book gifted to me by my in-laws during my pug enthusiast phase. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I laughed at this silly little book. Each page features a proverb from the Tao Te Ching alongside a photo of Wilson the Pug and his own goofy response. It’s pretty funny, though short and with little reread value. ★★★

[DelGal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simply and irresistibly cute!

[Felicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pictures and great quotes and ideas. I received this book from GoodReads giveaways.

[Felix · Rating 2 out of 5]

The best part was the photographs.

[Edwina Book Anaconda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute! Cute! Cute!

[Shaina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful and wise

This is chock full of insights and so humorous, you just laugh and want to hug the dog. Just wonderful.

[Jeni · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you like pictures of a pug in cute little outfits this book is for you. I guess it just wasn't what I expected so I was disappointed.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this as the perfect romantic gift. It's adorable, funny, and a great source of a wrinkly pug's wisdom.

[Andria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Philosophical, silly, and adorable. A beautiful coffee table book for pug-lovers

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute little book that dog lovers will enjoy, especially pug parents.