The Sage’s Tao Te Ching, 25th Anniversary Edition: Ancient Advice for the Second Half of Life

The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of William Martin’s free-verse interpretation of the Tao Te Ching,  written expressly for those coming into the fullness of their wisdom

“Let this gem of a book and the wisdom it imparts enfold every aspect of your being. Whatever time you have remaining on this planet will be immensely enriched.”―David McNally, author of Even Eagles Need a Push

Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching  reminds its readers that the sage has been venerated in China for thousands of years. Twenty-five years ago, William Martin subtly and powerfully captured the complex emotions connected with growing older in this free-verse interpretation of the Tao. His words resonate just as much now, encouraging today’s sages to recognize their inestimable worth in a youth-centric world that often goes astray: “If there is to be a transformation, it will be the sages among us who will show the way. The elders, the wisewomen, the shamans, the grandmothers, and the grandfathers will provide the guidance, for they have undergone the necessary initiations . . . and emerged into the spaciousness of simplicity, freedom, and joy. 45 B&W illustrations