Testimonials

"The Tao of It puts the Tao into the hands of so many who might never have taken a second look at the Tao te Ching. Some enjoy it for its humorous approach, some enjoy it for its profound simplicity. And some just enjoy it for its illustrations. I enjoy it because it keeps me mindful of the 'it-ness' of it all, and in such an unassuming, inclusive way reminds me of the mystery that surrounds me, us, this life, this world.... It's a gift of light worth sharing with many. Peace!"

A. Frost

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"... a rousing cheer for Peaceman’s “The Tao Of It”. The entire book really is Peaceman’s marvelous approach to life. He shows It: keenly-viewed, curiously connected, and crisply expressed - it’s a modern-eye shaman’s prism, refracting different aspects of our world, and – to me – is a truthfully playful, wryly humorous, deeply touching, gracefully irreverent book. It’s impossible to actually read, as the plot is so vastly widespread and inescapably vague, and the only character is “It” - well, I can only retain about a page at a time, tops.

However, I find that it is amazing how, in “The Tao Of It”, various themes weave continuously throughout, chapter after chapter, and just how very close to home some of his lines (passages?) can land. Some softly; some with quite a bit of force. It’s a sort of Book of

Fortunes or a Seer’s Almanac or maybe a Cosmic Social Etiquette Guide..."

T. Chapman

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" ... in regards to an interesting piece of literature "The Tao Of It" I just completed reading. It is a simple, yet complex mix of modern philosophy that kept you wondering, what it is that's next. It is an insightful read by a clever author."

J.Medford

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"I have read Peacemans book "the tao of it" Which I find refreshing in that it reminds me to relax, enjoy the ride and helps bring me back to my original nature. This book is a must read for any one interested in cultivating inner peace in todays hectic world. I highly recommend the "Tao of it"."

P. Edwards

*****

"... I think it is an inspiring booklet... Peaceman's message resonates with my heart : Truth is simple and powerful."

C. Gamper

*****

"I would love to inspire you to read the Tao of It. It is a tool that brings its readers to present moment. Where we all SHOULD be right NOW. Its powerful words inspire a remembrance of TRUTH. Even though IT is one person's perspective of what IT really is. None-the-less IT evokes a sense of purpose in an individual.. Now is the time to inspire people to wake up realize their god nature and start healing themselves, others and our mother....Earth.. Blessings.."

Vlad

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"What is the way to go these days? "THE" Way? Back in the Lao-Tzu's time, the way was known as Tao. This epic philosopher framed the Tao as the way to go, the way of free-flow and letting go, allowing natural direction to take its course and for man to unify with it. Do we even know about it these days? For our benefit, Modern-day writer and poet Peaceman, has given us a way to reconfigure

our awareness of it as a way in his new book "The Tao of It": a revisionist script based on the ancient legend of Lao-Tzu's Way of the Tao. His new book "The Tao of It" points out to us what we have got going on these days - with its transformational expounding of how to see the magic of "IT". I delighted to find out about "IT" as I read my copy of this book. I suddenly realized how many ways there were to see "IT" and it's certainly something I'll never forget. The book is funny and true and heart-warming, and draws one into it, as if entering a safe container or circle, in which all of life can truly, suddenly pop out and open up as a revelation of "IT"-ness. There is an extremely extraordinary amount of creativity to this book about "IT" or the "Tao of It." And the cartoons, or different illustrations on each page are also very unique, amusing, and fun to color. Though my book was black and white when I got it, I soon took to it with some water-colors and paints, which made some extra fun for me. I highly recommend the publication of this book, and feel that it will make a big splash in the pool of all who would like to know more about what is "IT" these days? What's the way now? It's the Way of It. See Peaceman's book for yourself and enjoy. Hope to see that many people awaken to the fun, humor and wisdom in this book which expands knowledge and awareness of "It"."

A. Rosenthal

*****

"Love the Tao of it- Very funny- have already sent 10 copies out for gifts to friends as it is funny and unique! I also love the tiger book!!"

A. Allysun

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"I love the "Tao of It". It is a unique, clever, and soul nurturing book of poetry. My children love it. My friends love it. It needs to be published. I strongly encourage you to support this beautiful artist and poet as the new e.e. cummings."

Z. Horner

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"I find the book to be simple and inspirational, stating the obvious although largely ignored reality behind our everyday busy rush rush lives. "It"is everywhere, already. "It" is the reality and truth which all children know and live in. We adults are surrounded by "it" as well; just too mentally involved most of the time to pay any attention to "it", the ultimate absolute reality behind all exsistance. We just need a lot of reminders, like Peaceman's book to get us to look around and to realise that we are all a part of "it" as it flows around and through us always."

S. Salin

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"'The Tao if It',is an amazing book addressing a generation of readers. ...fresh, inspiring body of work. The author is somewhat of a town hero and well known for his innovative approach to life."

S. Hill

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...I recommend McGuire's "The Tao of It" as insightful, funny and wise. It never fails to delight me, as it is both profound and disarmingly simple - one of those books you return to again and again. I've also found it to be a wonderful gift, down to earth yet inspiring. Part of the beauty of "The Tao of It" is that McGuire surprises us - with the truth found in the everyday simple phrases of our life."

S. Page

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"I’m an English major, a writer, an editor, and sometimes a reviewer. I just read The Tao of It by Peaceman and I thought the simplicity of the style and illustrations contributed greatly to expressing the essence of the Tao. I felt a lightness, a playfulness, and by page 27 I felt myself transformed in to a state of peace. This book imparts the wisdom of a sage in the most delightful way.

I’ve read the Tao te Ching by Steven Mitchell. I just pulled it off my shelf and opened it up for a quick read right after reading The Tao of It, and in comparison it feels like someone lecturing to me. And I’m aware of the separation of there being a lecturer and me. Not so with Peaceman’s take on it. It is what it says it is. It walks it’s talk. Just reading it immerses me in the very essence of the Tao. The Tao of It rocks me in a small boat on an infinite sea. I will be keeping this one on my nightstand to relax after a hectic day."

S. Landes

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"I am writing to recommend that you consider publishing "The Tao of It." I have owned a copy of the book for a while, and am continually impressed with the amount of simple daily wisdom inside. My favorite game is to open it randomly and see what wisdom "It" will offer. One needs not define "It"- one needs only to be open to the reality that it's like air- without it, we all wouldn't be here. I'm grateful for this book- I share it with friends, and has become a real coffee table source somwhere between the bible and a daily joke calendar. Filled with humor, challenge, inspiration and wonder, this book would serve the world well to be more widely shared. i KNOW others will get It."

M. Karan

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"The Tao of It is a great book for parents to read with children. This a a great book for adults to read and remember the simple things in life that help maintain happiness. This is a great book for children to learn to read by and great for any child to study in order to help them gain insight to common knowledge, helping them have a better understanding of a good way to live. This is a great book for anyone and everyone."

O. Nix

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"... regarding S. J. "Peaceman" McGuire's book, The Tao Of It. On the surface, The Tao Of It may appear to be simple. But, it is a simplicity which contains profound ideas on some very deep subjects. It speaks of living in the eternal now, awareness of one's true self, oneness with the universe, and the importance of simply being. True, many people have written about these subjects over the centuries. But Mr. McGuire's approach to these topics is refreshingly accessible, as are his language and drawings. I have spent the last three decades studying the works of Thomas Merton, and have published literary theory articles on them; and I can say with certainty that if Merton were still alive, he would be reading The Tao Of It. I highly recommend this book."

C. Helms

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"The Tao of It is not only profound, but so cleverly done that it makes me giggle....and I like the drawings!"

D. Peri

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"I have purchased 5 copies of "The Tao of It" from Peaceman and probably will buy 5 more copies. My friends and I are so enjoying the humor, the simplistic Truth "IT" conveys and the spiritual implications I project into "IT". I believe "IT" would appeal to a very broad audience (including children). Our perceptions of this world are so broad and diverse, we can use "IT" to creatively to express all our needs. Thank you Peaceman for your inspiring words."

J. Truelson

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"I keep my copy of "The Tao of It" in my car right next to the passenger seat, so that I can either grab it myself when I have a moment... or so I can tell my passenger to pick it up and find a chapter that tickles his or her funny bone. It's just that simple! It's just that easy! It's just that pleasurable. It's just that read-able! It's just that humorous! It's just that insightful! It's just that clever. ...The book, I mean."

B. Bacon

*****

"When you think about IT, IT's everywhere. IT's up, IT's down, IT's all around. There is no place you can go where IT's not already there. What a fun read The Tao Of IT has been for us in my home. Whether the world knows IT or not, there needs to be a copy of IT in every home. The Tao of IT - is where IT's at."

B. McGuire

*****

"Whatever IT is, it pervades our concepts, our language, and our collective reality. The Tao Of It touches my heart with laughter, heaps of common sense and a sense of awakening about perceptions easily taken for granted in my daily walk. “The Tao Of It” mirrors Lao Tsu’s Tao Te Ching which brings the “The Tao Of It” into the realm of the credible and scholarly. I imagine scholars and teachers of anthropology, philosophy, religion, and even business would find “The Tao Of It” useful for comparative studies, research and human and business development."

J. Harris