The Xenophobe's Guide to the Dutch (Xenophobe's Guides - Oval Books) [Paperback]

Rodney Bolt (Author)

Book Description

Series: Xenophobe's Guides - Oval Books | Publication Date: March 1999

Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If I were a cabaret artist or stand up comedian, I'd just get up and read these books to the audience as they would bring the house down."
--Het Parool (Holland)

"An enlightened new series, good natured, witty and useful. The Xenophobe's Guides to different nations deserves a real cheer."
--The European

From the Back Cover

The spirit of tolerance does constant battle with the ghost of Calvin for control of the Dutch psyche. Few Dutch people go to church any more, but they don't need to. Inside every Hollander's head is a little pulpit containing a preacher with a vermanende vinger, a wagging finger.
Xenophobia is an irrational fear of foreigners, probably justified, always understandable.
Xenophobe's Guides - an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Oval Books; 1st edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190282525X
• ISBN-13: 978-1902825250
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,126,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dutchman stunned by Xenophobe's mirror, June 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Xenophobe's Guide to the Dutch (Paperback)

This guide to the Dutch is the best book I've read about us (yes, I'm Dutch) in many years. None of your clogs and windmills fairy tales, no boring statistics either, but a pretty accurate insight into the Dutch society and the Dutch ways. It's a funny and tongue-in-cheek book, that very often had me laughing out loud and saying things like "Come on, we don't do things like that!", only to realise a few seconds later that we do.

17 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars this book is right on the money, trust me, I am 100% Dutch, June 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Xenophobe's Guide to the Dutch (Paperback)

I have been living in the States for some time know and of course think back a lot of The Netherlands. When I read this book it makes me laugh . It is very accurate and doesn't give you the avarage american impression. ( cool those hashbars and the redlightdistrict!!)The book made me very proud to de Dutch. I would recommend it to anyone interested in The netherlands !!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars right on the money!, February 2, 2011

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Karl Thorsson (Reykjavík, Iceland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Xenophobe's Guide to the Dutch (Paperback)

This book about Dutch culture is right on the money. It's a fun and enjoyable read. If you are interested in Dutch culture, you must read this book. It's brilliant. Love Gouda!