The Almost Nearly Perfect People : Paperback Picador USA 9781250081568 1250081564 02 Feb 2016 "Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, growing increasingly frustrated with rose-tinted view of this part world offered up by Western media. In timely book he leaves his adopted home Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, secrets their success and, most intriguing all, what they think each other. Why are Danes so happy, despite having highest taxes? Do Finns really have best education system? Are Icelanders feral? How Norwegians spending fantastic oil wealth? And why do them hate Swedes? explains how differ why, quirks foibles, explores societies become successful models world. Along way nuanced, often darker picture emerges region plagued taboos, characterized suffocating parochialism populated extremists various shades. They may very well be almost nearly perfect, but it isn't easy being Scandinavian. - For readers Bill Bryson, Sarah Lyall, Euny Hong"--
The Almost Nearly Perfect People : Paperback Picador USA 9781250081568 1250081564 02 Feb 2016 "Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, growing increasingly frustrated with rose-tinted view of this part world offered up by Western media. In timely book he leaves his adopted home Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, secrets their success and, most intriguing all, what they think each other. Why are Danes so happy, despite having highest taxes? Do Finns really have best education system? Are Icelanders feral? How Norwegians spending fantastic oil wealth? And why do them hate Swedes? explains how differ why, quirks foibles, explores societies become successful models world. Along way nuanced, often darker picture emerges region plagued taboos, characterized suffocating parochialism populated extremists various shades. They may very well be almost nearly perfect, but it isn't easy being Scandinavian. - For readers Bill Bryson, Sarah Lyall, Euny Hong"--
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The Almost Nearly Perfect People : Paperback Picador USA 9781250081568 1250081564 02 Feb 2016 "Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, growing increasingly frustrated with rose-tinted view of this part world offered up by Western media. In timely book he leaves his adopted home Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, secrets their success and, most intriguing all, what they think each other. Why are Danes so happy, despite having highest taxes? Do Finns really have best education system? Are Icelanders feral? How Norwegians spending fantastic oil wealth? And why do them hate Swedes? explains how differ why, quirks foibles, explores societies become successful models world. Along way nuanced, often darker picture emerges region plagued taboos, characterized suffocating parochialism populated extremists various shades. They may very well be almost nearly perfect, but it isn't easy being Scandinavian. - For readers Bill Bryson, Sarah Lyall, Euny Hong"--
The Almost Nearly Perfect People : Paperback Picador USA 9781250081568 1250081564 02 Feb 2016 "Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than ten years, growing increasingly frustrated with rose-tinted view of this part world offered up by Western media. In timely book he leaves his adopted home Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, secrets their success and, most intriguing all, what they think each other. Why are Danes so happy, despite having highest taxes? Do Finns really have best education system? Are Icelanders feral? How Norwegians spending fantastic oil wealth? And why do them hate Swedes? explains how differ why, quirks foibles, explores societies become successful models world. Along way nuanced, often darker picture emerges region plagued taboos, characterized suffocating parochialism populated extremists various shades. They may very well be almost nearly perfect, but it isn't easy being Scandinavian. - For readers Bill Bryson, Sarah Lyall, Euny Hong"--
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Love secondhand books, my library didn’t have this one in the system so I bought it secondhand here.
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I greatly enjoyed this book, there is a ton of information to better understand the history and sociology of the Scandinavian/Nordic nations. Read it if you have the chance!
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Informative and interesting , quite funny at times too, can recommend.
| Imprint | Picador |
| Pub date | 02 Feb 2016 |
| DEWEY edition | 23 |
| Language | English |
| Spine width | 25mm |
Love secondhand books, my library didn’t have this one in the system so I bought it secondhand here.
I greatly enjoyed this book, there is a ton of information to better understand the history and sociology of the Scandinavian/Nordic nations. Read it if you have the chance!
Informative and interesting , quite funny at times too, can recommend.
Didn't know you could buy used books through Wal-Mart that's really handy. Very pleased with my order. Have told several friends about it.
Bought as a present but apparently a very funny and perceptive view.
Interesting, informative and great quality for a second hand library book.
Must Read for Anyone Trying to Understand Left Vs Right Political Outcomes
Being of Scandanavian Heritage and haveing been to Sweden, Norway & Denmark to meet and see relatives I have experienced There lives and cultures. I had to buy the book and after reading it I will probably share it with my family there. Just starting reading it I am looking forward to reading more. It has put a smle on my face. Thank you,
The book is interesting, informative and written with a sense of humor.
As a Finn I find this book nice it does address some of the typical Nordic / Scandinavian challenges that we do face. Especially in the changing environment we all live in. I can recommend this book it is written with a nice touch of humor and self-criticism by the author.
| Imprint | Picador |
| Pub date | 02 Feb 2016 |
| DEWEY edition | 23 |
| Language | English |
| Spine width | 25mm |
