Xenophobia: An irrational fear of foreigners. Xenophobe's Guides: Small books that show the more you know the less you fear. Xenophobe's motto: Forewarned is forearmed.
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"An enlightened new series, good natured, witty and useful. The Xenophobe's Guides to different nations deserves a real cheer."
--The European
"Xenophobe's of the world unite. There is hope that through these small but observant books you may be able to overcome ingrained prejudice."
--Gibraltar Chronicle
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--The European
"Xenophobe's of the world unite. There is hope that through these small but observant books you may be able to overcome ingrained prejudice."
--Gibraltar Chronicle
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'A common trait among Swedish people is a deeply felt svarmod, a dark melancholy born out of long winters, high taxes and a sense of being stuck far out on a geo-political and socio-economic limb. They brood a lot over the meaning of life in a self-absorbed sort of way without ever arriving at satisfactory answers. The stark images and unresolved plots in many of Ingmar Bergman's films are accurate snapshots of the Swedish psyche.'
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. (4 1/4 x 7, 64 pages)
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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. (4 1/4 x 7, 64 pages)
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Raucously funny and TRUE portrait of the Swedes,
This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Swedes (Xenophobe's Guides - Oval Books) (Paperback)
If you are planning to travel (or have travelled) to Sweden then this book is a must! Not only does it allow you to understand the (sometimes strange) Swedish customs and foibles, but you'll be able to poke fun _back_ at the Swedes when they inevitably sit you down and tell you how their "paradise" is the best country on Earth. (And after reading the book you'll see that they certainly DO have quite a few skeletons in their closet). Arm yourself with this book before you meet Inga and Sven. Very very VERY funny book, don't go to Sweden without it !! (reviewer lived in Sweden for some months).
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very precise look and description of the Swedish people.,
By sanpor@aol.com (Miami, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Xenophobe's Guide to the Swedes (Paperback)
Hello there! This little book describes perfectly the Swedish people. In a funny but very exact way the author (Mr Berlin, he should know, he is married to a Swede) gives very funny anecdotes of this nordic people. He is at his best in the description he gives of the Swedish woman "While young and single, she travels the world tasting the local delights. Once married, she works and keeps what she makes to herself." Short but very funny book that gives a good insight look of this people "Thriving in their glorious past."
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and an excellent way to discover the Swedish character,
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This review is from: Xenophobe's Guide to the Swedes (Paperback)
I bought this book after my trip to Sweden because it described hilariously the Swedish character.
The writing style is excellent: clear, concise, hilarious and at the same time very informative. Reading this book is like talking to a Swede who would present his culture informally, it really makes the difference with most travel guides that usually only present touristy activities. I understood many things I observed in Sweden but couldn't explain thanks to this book. I liked that the author is Swedish and I think this book gives information that only native people could tell you, but not encyclopedic information. For example, there is no queuing because everywhere Swedes use tickets and wait for their turn, or the "lagom" principle that explains the Swedes' excellent sense of simple design or their taste for efficiency. You should definitely read this book if you want to discover and understand the Swedes better and have a good laugh in the process.
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