Description

Otto, the sage old pup who taught Wilson the ways of the Tao-te Ching, the ancient Chinese book of wisdom, is finally ready to rest his bones and retire to Boca Raton. Wilson is next in line to take his place as Master of the Taoist put lineage, but before he can assume his rightful position, he must train his own successor, the young pup Homer. Once Homer has learned the lessons of the Tao and earned his yin-yang badge, Wilson can take his place on Otto’s throne.

Through funny letters and charming photographs, Wilson convers with his apprentice on the subtle wisdom of the Tao-te Ching. But unfortunately for Wilson, Homer’s not the easiest pupil to teach. He’s more interested in filling his stomach than feeding his mind. And he’d rather nap his way to wisdom. The young pug’s path to enlightenment is chock full of surprises, as Wilson is about to find out.

About the author(s)

Nancy Levine is a veteran dog photographer and writer. Her book Homer for the Holidays won the prize for Best Humor Book of the Year from the Dog Writers Association of America. Her one-woman show Leaving Scarsdale workshopped at the HBO Workspace, and her commentaries have been broadcast in the Bay Area on NPR affiliates. Originally from Scarsdale, New York, Levine now resides in Marin County, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Wilson the Pug was a direct descendant and lineage bearer of Pug-tzu, companion of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu. The latter is widely credited with authoring the Tao-te Ching. Wilson lived in Berkeley, California, where he found much tolerance for this Taoist canine American lifestyle. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2014.

Reviews

"I love all of Wilson the Pug's books! He's a pug hero, helping The Humane Society of the United States to stop puppy mills!" --Gracie, pug of Patti Davis, and author of The Wit and Wisdom of Gracie "Wow! Hat's off to you, Wilson the Pug! Who'd ever think a pug could write a book . . . You do a pug proud!" --Frank the Pug, from the movie Men in Black III

"I love all of Wilson the Pug's books! He's a pug hero, helping The Humane Society of the United States to stop puppy mills!" --Gracie, pug of Patti Davis, and author of The Wit and Wisdom of Gracie "Wow! Hat's off to you, Wilson the Pug! Who'd ever think a pug could write a book . . . You do a pug proud!" --Frank the Pug, from the movie Men in Black III

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