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The Xenophobe's Guide to the
Poles
by Ewa Lipniacka
A guide to understanding the Poles that
displays their true character with perception and
affection.
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| A polarised
people |
| The Poles are
either bubbling with life, or comatose; they
love or they loathe. It is this total commitment
to the occupation of the moment which earns them
the reputation of being mercurial. As Hemar
wrote in his song: 'If only Poles did
systematically and economically what they do
spontaneously, they would be perfect.' |
| Necessity is
the mother of invention |
| Key national
characteristics are adaptability, a knack for
improvisation, and the ability to make the best
of what is available. A good Polish cook is one
who can make gourmet soup from a rusty nail. |
| The Polish
touch |
| Devotion to style pervades
all areas of life: the table might be rickety,
but it is covered with a snowy tablecloth and
decorated with a vase of flowers. |
| Never say never |
| When the Communists rather
foolishly tried to stop the Poles practising
their religion, the churches filled to
overflowing. 'Forbidden' is a term of
encouragement to a Pole. |
| Very good intro to a country I
knew nothing about. The book is short enough to
be read in one sitting yet it is not simplistic.
The humor keeps the narrative going and the
insights into Polish life are from one who
obviously knows the people. ... Excellent book
and I have subsequently read some others in the
series and they too were high quality! |
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London, UK
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| What superb insight, what
humour - but of course written by a Pole. As a
first generation Pole it reminds me of my
upbringing - I see my mother in every page. This
is well worth a read and I am buying several to
put in relationÍs Christmas stockings. |
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Romford, UK
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| I first read this book
travelling by coach to Poland and I laughed and
laughed all the way there. I laughed so much
that I ached. It was almost impossible to put
the book down. So much of it reflected my own
experiences. |
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Noak Hill, UK
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| For anyone who wanted to learn
more about Polish people and culture and want to
do it on the plane to Warsaw then this is the
book for them!!! It will help you understand all
of the strange characteristics you will come
across in Poland, while also providing useful
practical information. It made me giggle all the
way through, canÍt wait to buy a copy for
my Polish friend!!! |
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Cork, Eire
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| An enlightened new series, good
natured, witty and useful. The Xenophobe's
Guides to different nations deserves a real
cheer. |
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The European
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| Each book is an entertaining
essay on the failings, foibles and good points
of their subjects. Their humour is relaxed and
gentle and it would be a sour, churlish native
of a subject country who would object
seriously. |
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The Northern Times
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Nationalism and Identity
Character
Attitudes and Values
Happy Families
Manners and Behaviour
Leisure and Pleasure
Drinking and Eating
Custom and Tradition
Sense of Humour
Culture
Systems
Culture
Systems
Business and Commerce
Government
Language |
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| Author: Ewa
Lipniacka |
| Format: 96 pages,
pb |
| Published: 01/02/2009 |
| Updated: New
Edition 2009 |
| Price: £4.99 |
| ISBN: 978-1-906042-44-8 |
| Online eBook. Click on
button below to sample. |
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