Highlights the unique character and behavior of the nation. Frank, irreverent, funny--almost guaranteed to cure Xenophobia.
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"The Xenophobe's Guides raise a smile and give you an understanding of the beliefs and foibles of nationalities. "
--Glasgow Evening Times
"Xenophobe's Guides aim to help us understand our differences."
--Daily Express
--Glasgow Evening Times
"Xenophobe's Guides aim to help us understand our differences."
--Daily Express
From the Back Cover
'As proof of their innate superiority Icelanders point out that Iceland is the navel of the world. If you doubt the veracity of this claim you need only consult the Viking Sagas, the greatest of all literary achievements, where this view is expressed countless times during the course of long meandering tales of murder and revenge.'
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.
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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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic portrayal of a nation,
By "ztk7" (Reykjavik Iceland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Icelanders (Paperback)
This book is fantastic. I'm Icelandic myself and everything this book states is completely correct and a greatly humorous view of the nation. Apart from a few misspelling Icelandic names and concepts this book is wonderful
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Greetings from Iceland,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Icelanders (Xenophobe's Guides - Oval Books) (Paperback)
This humorous "guide" gives insight to the character and behavior of the Icelanders. Everything from knitting to politics is covered. Some of the information given in this book is now outdated, such as the restrictions on the importation of dairy products. These tend to be minor details and do not take away from the quality of the book. No pictures.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great & Humorous Insight,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Icelanders (Paperback)
What a delightful surprise I had in store when I purchase this book for a friend that will be traveling to Iceland for the first time. I couldn't put it down once I opened it. Filled with humor and hopefully some truth it is delightful from start to finish. Now I wish I were the one traveling to Iceland!
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