In 81 brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way,
provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and
generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the
effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao--the basic
principle of the universe.
Stephen Mitchell's bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a
gift to contemporary culture.