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Tao Te Ching: The Classic Manual On The Art Of Living is a well-respected translation by Stephen Mitchell, of the ancient Chinese text Tao Te Ching. Summary Of The Book Tao Te Ching: The Classic Manual On The Art Of Living is the translated version of an ancient Taoist text, which prescribes the art of leading a balanced and serene life. The author, Stephen Mitchell, has adapted the original text for the modern audience. After the Bible, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most translated texts in the world. The book was first written over 2,500 years ago, and is the philosophical foundation for the followers of the Taoist faith. Originally written by Lao-Tzu, this 81 chapter text attempts to teach readers how to lead a balanced life by following life principles that are in line with the universe, also called Tao. Principles such as doing something for the benefit of things, which becomes an effortless skill when one behaves in accordance with the Tao, are mentioned. Stephen Mitchell’s version of the Tao Te Ching: The Classic Manual On The Art Of Living is a widely accepted boon to the modern age. Readers will gain plenty of philosophical wisdom and practical guidance on how to lead a life that is both meaningful and balanced. Tao Te Ching: The Classic Manual On The Art Of Living was published in 2011. About Stephen Mitchell Stephen Mitchell is a best-selling author, who hails from New York. He is well known for his adaptations and translations of ancient texts such as Bhagavad Gita: A New Translation and The Sonnets to Orpheus. Mitchell has also authored The Frog Prince: A Fairy Tale For Consenting Adults, The Book Of Job, and Parables And Portraits. Stephen Mitchell was born in 1943, and studied at Yale University, the University of Paris, and Amherst College. Mitchell and his wife, Byron Katie, reside in Ojai.