Review: Whether you agree with the beliefs of Tao or not, this book is interesting to read.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 25, 2013
Before reading The Tao of Kenny Loggins I knew very little about the life of this American icon aside from the peppy lyrics of his song Footloose, but Dennis Waller's research has given me much insight into this famous musician. Waller's passion and understanding of the practice of Tao gives him much credibility on the subject. He has authored many other books on spirituality and Eastern religion and clearly enjoys sharing the wisdom he has gained through his life experiences.He begins this book by giving a brief explanation of the practice of Tao (pronounced more like `dowel' for those of us who are unfamiliar.) This was very helpful as, previous to reading this, I had very little knowledge on the subject. Having this basic information up front made it easier to grasp the concepts conveyed throughout the rest of the book. He sums it up in this way, "The fundamentals of the Tao are simple, we are all connected, love is the key."Whether you agree with the beliefs of Tao or not, this book is interesting to read. I found it to be very informational and also noticed several things that I do agree with. Once such idea I can fully support is that "one of the points of living a spiritual nature is we no longer live the life that is expected of us by others and we no longer require people to be someone they are not." This seems to be the theme of Kenny Loggins' life.I was also surprised, and absolutely delighted, to discover what a beautiful writer Kenny Loggins is. Wallace includes many pieces of Loggins' writing and when I reached those parts I would linger and enjoy each word. These quotes of Loggins, combined with Wallace's commentary, form a clear description of a complex subject.One of my favorite parts of this book was a section where Wallace takes many lyrics of Kenny Loggins' popular songs and explains the meaning behind them. It was a brilliant way to further explain the heart behind this passionate artist.I would suggest this book to anyone wanting to either know more about the life of Kenny Loggins or learn about the practice of Tao. Good job, Mr. Wallace, on your hard work.