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An Expat's Life, Luxembourg & The White Rose: Part of an Englishman Living Abroad Series [Paperback]

David Robinson (Author)
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Englishman Living Abroad April 26, 2004
An Expat's Life, Luxembourg & The White Rose is a refreshing and forthright take on the Englishman Abroad genre. Reading David Robinson's relaxed prose is like sitting down for a drink or two with the author in the pub of the title. Indeed, as the tome progresses, so the reader warms to Robinson's down-to-earth character.

The author's very personal view of an expat's life in Luxembourg is not overbearing, and even the most informed reader will learn something new about the history of the Grand Duchy, its bureaucracy and social conventions and attitudes. The book is brimful with little snippets of useful information and trivia for those unfamiliar with the country, and Robinson's anecdotes will spark empathy with readers who live, or have lived, in Luxembourg. --Duncan Roberts, editor of 352 Magazine.


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About the Author

David Robinson is an Englishman who exchanged the dingy commuters? life of London for the exciting and cosmopolitan world of Luxembourg. His personal journey provides valuable tips for living in Luxembourg. All this is described from personal experience with many anecdotes. If you?re going to Luxembourg, for a visit or to live, you will not want to be without this guide?which is more than a guide: you will find in the author a companion and friend.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 324 pages
  • Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (April 26, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0595314856
  • ISBN-13: 978-0595314850
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,660,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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1.0 out of 5 stars The most poorly written book I've ever attempted to read, April 28, 2006
This review is from: An Expat's Life, Luxembourg & The White Rose: Part of an Englishman Living Abroad Series (Paperback)
This book is unreadable. The horrid syntax is the best part of the book, the content ranges from patronizing to simply offensive. Mr. Robinson makes no effort to understand Luxembourg or learn anything about the languages, instead he makes wild generalized assumptions about those things he doesn't understand (most everything). He strikes me as a middle-aged man stuck in perpetual adolescence. He also has an annoying tendency to drift off subject in mid-paragraph. If you want to know anything factual about Luxembourg, this is not your book.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Surprise!, April 18, 2006
This review is from: An Expat's Life, Luxembourg & The White Rose: Part of an Englishman Living Abroad Series (Paperback)
I accidentily bought this book while buying white roses online. What a delightful surprise! Robinson's prose is an infusion of fascinating description and humour. You find yourself travelling alongside David Robinson & his companions(sometimes all in his head) as you become immersed in this exhilarating traveller's tale. I found myself so absorbed in Robinson's journey, that I am inspired to travel around Luxumberg and The Grand Duchy myself. One of the most enchanting stories I've had the pleasure of reading. What a life this man has had! This great little book is jam packed full of travel genre scrapes and adventures, historical and cultural insights and bizarre recollections from the author. A wonderful read. If the front cover photograph of "The White Rose" is anything like the picture, then I'm in for a real treat when I get there. The inset photograph of the hat and umbrella says it all-pure Robinson. If I'm lucky, maybe I'll find him fascinating others at the bar in all his raconteur style. But he's probably moved on to the next unexplored terrain. One can only hope.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Completely Underrated, April 18, 2006
David Robinson's book offers a compelling foray into the life of an expat Brit living abroad in Luxembourg. The reader catches a glimpse into the true charm of the Grand Duchy through the quaint and often amusing anecdotes David so masterfully spins. I had the pleasure of meeting the author while traveling in Bratislava, and I can attest to the fact that "An Expat's Life" is an accurate reflection of David's razor-sharp whit and joi d'vive. It is confounding that "An Expat's Life" has dropped from 2,112,293rd to 2,115,269th in the Amazon.com Sales Ranking in just one day. This book should be ranked higher!
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grand duke, Montée de la Pétrusse, blue card, gun loops, most expats
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