Why the Dutch are Different by Ben Coates
A SCOTSMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR A personal portrait of a fascinating people, a sideways history and an entertaining travelogue, Why the Dutch are Different is the story of an Englishman who went Dutch. And loved it.
In Why the Dutch are Different, a torch beam of scrutiny plays across the country's past and its lesser known foiblesAuthor Ben Coates has produced an insightful gem. Scotsman - Books of the Year A book as quietly appealing as its subject and full of fascinating details. Coates is entirely convincing in his affectionate portrait. -- Bronwen Maddox Prospect Vivid and informative. Coates intertwines the nation's journey to its modern iteration with his own adaptation to the Dutch lifestyle. An accomplished debut. Geographical I thoroughly recommend this book. Why the Dutch are Different provides the answers to all the questions I had but didn't dare ask about the Netherlands. I eagerly sat up late into the night reading, laughing often and enjoying the ride into my adopted homeland. DutchNews Fascinating. Thoroughly researched and well thought out, Why the Dutch are Different takes us on a journey that goes beyond red-lit windows and Anne Frank to the true depths of the country. Ben Coates's day-to-day life sits effortlessly alongside deeper dives into history and folklore. A friendly read that strikes the right balance between teaching and entertaining. The Bookbag One of the few books on our near-neighbour, Coates gets under the skin of a nation renowned for its liberalism. The Bookseller A striking portrait of the Netherlands in the 21st century, offering a refreshing and long overdue update of the way the Dutch national character is described. Edinburgh Book Review
Ben Coates was born in Britain in 1982, lives in Rotterdam with his Dutch wife, and now works for an international charity. During his career he has been a political advisor, corporate speechwriter, lobbyist and aid worker. He has written articles for numerous publications including the Guardian, Financial Times and Huffington Post. ben-coates.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857886337 |
| ISBN 10 | 185788633X |
| Title | Why the Dutch are Different |
| Author | Ben Coates |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2015-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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