Only In Holland, Only The Dutch [Paperback]

Marc Resch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 8, 2004

Not just another travel guide, author Marc Resch's work takes an intimate look at the Dutch people's nonchalance, the hash houses, the stunning museums, the intriguing canals, the unique windmills and conformity with individualism. This book delves into t

Editorial Reviews

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"(..) For the thus-naïve among the newcomers, or those who are well aware of how different life will be here, or simply the curious, this book is a great, complete and yet informal guide on life among the Dutch. Taking you on a trip through his life in the Netherlands, Marc Resch makes us grateful for his powers of observation and capacity to remember all that assaults your consciousness and sub-consciousness alike." -- Xpat Review, 2005

Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Purdue University Press (December 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9051708009
• ISBN-13: 978-9051708004
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #613,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > History > Europe > Denmark
  • #40 in Books > Travel > Europe > Denmark

More About the Author

As a military officer and international business consultant, Marc Resch has spent time exploring many cultures around the world. His observations of the Netherlands and his working and social interactions with the Dutch laid the groundwork for his book "Only in Holland, Only the Dutch." Marc is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, is an adjunct professor at Centenary College in New Jersey and continues to work in international business. Marc currently resides in Hudson and Sussex counties, New Jersey.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's not the Undutchables. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it., December 29, 2006

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Joop Mul (Revesby, New South Wales Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only In Holland, Only The Dutch (Paperback)

Marc Resch makes a particular point, in the book that " whacky " the Dutch are NOT!! He quotes the Dutch saying: "Doe maar gewoon. Dan doe je al gek genoeg." (Act normally. That's crazy enough.) As a Dutch-born Australian. (Actually, I seem to have kept my Dutch nationality as well.) I am very happy with this description of the Dutch from an American's point of view.
I certainly thoroughly enjoyed the book. It did not make me chuckle, like The Undutchables, but it gave me lots of food for thought. Consolidated things I knew and echoed many of my thoughts about the Dutch way of doing things, after living 50 years in Australia, and visiting the Netherlands briefly four times, since leaving there, in 1956, when pillarization was only just beginning to wane.
Whacky? No!! Unique people? (Mmmmm.) By the way, Mr Turnbull, it's "its"!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only in Holland, Only the Dutch, December 12, 2005

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John Turnbull (California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only In Holland, Only The Dutch (Paperback)

What a great insight into the wacky world of the Dutch! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in first hand experience with The Kingdom of the Netherlands (the what??). This book covers Dutch history, it's cultural ideologies and of course it's very unique people! Change up your reading list and pick up this Xpat's very unique view of the Dutch in all their glory!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, June 21, 2005

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Judi Edwards (New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only In Holland, Only The Dutch (Paperback)

Fantastic read - really helped me to understand the Dutch and their culture and was especially relevant since I was visiting Amsterdam for the first time. Gave me a interesting insight into the history of the Dutch, the architecture and definately made me appreciate my few days there having had that background knowledge. I would certainly recommend it, not only was it informative but it was fun to read also. Made my trip more pleasurable - thanks.