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The Almost Nearly Perfect People

Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia

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The Almost Nearly Perfect People

Auteur(s): Michael Booth
Narrateur(s): Ralph Lister
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Journalist Michael Booth has lived among the Scandinavians for more than 10 years, and he has grown increasingly frustrated with the rose-tinted view of this part of the world offered up by the Western media. In this timely audiobook, he leaves his adopted home of Denmark and embarks on a journey through all five of the Nordic countries to discover who these curious tribes are, the secrets of their success, and, most intriguing of all, what they think of one another.

Why are the Danes so happy, despite having the highest taxes? Do the Finns really have the best education system? Are the Icelanders as feral as they sometimes appear? How are the Norwegians spending their fantastic oil wealth? And why do all of them hate the Swedes?

In The Almost Nearly Perfect People, Michael Booth explains who the Scandinavians are, how they differ and why, and what their quirks and foibles are; and he explores why these societies have become so successful and models for the world. Along the way a more nuanced, often darker picture emerges of a region plagued by taboos, characterized by suffocating parochialism, and populated by extremists of various shades. They may very well be almost nearly perfect, but it isn't easy being Scandinavian.

©2014 Michael Booth (P)2015 Tantor Coutumes et traditions Essais et carnets de voyage Europe Europe de l’Ouest Scandinavie Sciences sociales Ouvrages généraux Socialisme Tradition Fiscalité Capitalisme Impérialisme Moyen Âge Union soviétique Justice sociale Moyen-Orient Russie Utopique Sweden History

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"[A] quick and enjoyable read that is perfect for readers interested in deeper understanding of the cultures behind the headlines." ( Library Journal)
"Narrator Ralph Lister does a splendid job covering this informative and often humorous look at Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.... Lister's sterling pronunciation of personal and place names as well as regional terms adds to the feeling of being in each distinct country." (AudioFile)
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This is one of the better books I have listened to in the past couple of years. I would rank it in the top 5-10 out of over 200.

This book is an excellent overview of how Scandinavian society operations in the modern era. The author provided an in-depth critical examination each of the 5 countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland) and does a great job at highlighting the faults of each. After reading the summary on Audible I expected the author to paint the countries in a bad light. While he does highlight many of the issues, I ended the book with an even more favorable impression of the Nordic countries than before I started. Well worth the listen.

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This is a fascinating survey of the 5 Nordic countries, what they have in common and how they are different. So much to admire and learn from, but not without their problems. Michael Booth presents an admiring eye and a fair critical look. The tone of the book is light, entertaining, and often funny. Audiobook narrator Ralph Lister did such a good job it was truly hard to believe he is not the author. Excellent book!

Very Much Worth the Trip!

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I found this book interesting to listen to as it gave a different perspective than all the hype of Nordic life.

The reader had a good rhythm and fit the snark of the book well.
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A great perspective

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Overall a great entertaining read. Can’t help but want to go back to Denmark and Sweden after reading this.

Great read

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