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Beautifully written, it presents a historical narrative punctuated by reminiscences, conversations retold, snatches of autobiography, fragments of biography and stories. Andrew Stuttaford, The Wall Street Journal Scandinavians is a delightful book chock-full of surprises, fascinating anecdotes and insights into the region's rich history and culture. Jerry Haarkavy, Associated Press Delightfully free-roaming. . . an engaging, layered look into a culture complex enough both to produce stylish rain gear and to embrace the foul weather that necessitates it. Lisa Abend, The New York Times Book Review |
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Singular and captivating: the pursuit of a dream. Professor John Carey Ferguson takes us on an uncompromising journey into the dark cold north, to reveal the warmth that comes from deep community bonds - qualities all too often lost in our modern urban lives. Tim Ecott, author of 'Stealing Water' |
