"Reading [Le Guin's] translations is like taking a shared walk down a familiar trail where we discover rocks and water that we somehow missed before. . . . undeniably refreshing, capturing a language that is casual and clear, reflective and pointed, full of the wise humor of the Way."–
Parabola "A student of the Tao for several decades, Le Guin has created an English text that will speak to modern readers in a fresh and lively way, while conveying the humor, insight and beauty of the original."–
Shambhala Sun "Ursula K. Le Guin's translation of the
Tao Te Ching is a personal and poetic meditation. Through her own careful study of these ancient teachings, she brings the Way into contemporary life. Each day, I open this book at random and receive a contemplative gift. These words are akin to water in the desert."–Terry Tempest Williams, author of
Refuge "Among the many translations of Lao Tzu's
Tao Te Ching , Ursula K. Le Guin's new version is a special treasure–a delight. There is something startlingly fresh and creatively alive here, brought forth by Ms. Le Guin's intuitive and personal ingenuity. Her rendering has moved me to return to the original Chinese text with rejuvenated fervor, rejoicing in the ineffable sageness that lies in and between Lao Tzu's lines."–Chuangliang Al Huang, founder of the Living Tao Foundation, coauthor (with Alan Watts) of
Tao: The Watercourse Way
