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Benjamin Hoff is an American author best known for his books "The Tao of Pooh" (1982) and "The Te of Piglet" (1992), which introduce Taoist philosophy through the characters of A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. Hoff was born in 1946 and grew up in the Portland, Oregon neighborhood of Sylvan, where he developed a deep appreciation for nature. He attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, earning a B.A. in Asian Art in 1973. Hoff has also studied architecture, music, fine arts, graphic design, and Asian culture, including the Japanese Tea Ceremony and martial arts like tai chi. In addition to his well-known works on Taoism, Hoff wrote "The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow" (1986), a biography of Opal Whiteley, which won the American Book Award in 1988. Despite his success, Hoff became disillusioned with the publishing industry and announced his resignation from book-writing in 2006. Hoff's works continue to be celebrated for their unique blend of philosophy and storytelling, making complex ideas accessible and engaging to a broad audience.