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Feb 22, 2022KnitOrRead rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"If you want the American dream, go to Finland". That about summarizes what this book is about. Joking aside, Anu Partanen provides a very thorough (and very biased) comparison of the following areas: maternity/paternity leaves and…
Apr 22, 2019mwphelan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Partanen provides facts and figures to explain how Nordic societies care for their citizens while encouraging productivity and wellbeing. While she doesn't say so explicitly, I got the impression that this system works because Nordics have…
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Oct 15, 20173N rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
This book dispels the whole notion of diversity is a strength. What I got from this book was to fix the mistakes and poor direction of the United States and it's white European based roots we need to follow the lead of a European nation…
Aug 29, 2017daysleeper236 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A fascinating read that echoes many of the same topics and themes as Michael Moore's film "Where to Invade Next".
Aug 11, 2017
This book uncovers so many failings of society in the United States, that it should be mandatory in the school system.
Apr 18, 2017genealogybuff rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great book that gives us a lot of food for thought about how we can improve our country and its policies.
Jan 18, 2017dprodrig rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is entirely directed towards Americans and is a scathing assessment of how Americans view freedom. Despite all the good research in this book, there are times I got quite tired of reading about the Nordic Theory of Love. Anu hammers…
Dec 28, 2016binational rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Anu is Finnish, but married an American and lives in the U.S. Because she understands the U.S. and Americans so well, she does a wonderful job of explaining to us why Nordic attitudes and policies towards education, health care, child…
Dec 23, 2016roystreet rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Invaluable, all the more so as it comes from someone who has actually lived in both a Nordic country and in the US.
Dec 06, 2016NFreaderNWPL rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My favourite book of 2016.
Oct 02, 2016brinyurchin rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In our current political climate it's important to get a wider perspective on the role of government in our lives. This book is smart and inspiring. No system is perfect but we could and should learn more from the Nordic countries that…
Sep 07, 2016
Despite the whimsical title and cover art, the author is making serious points comparing the Nordic social democracies to US society, from the point of view of individual families and people. While many Americans think of the Nordic…
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Aug 11, 2016bickjd rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
“If you want the American Dream. Move to Finland” This book showcases the health care, child care, family benefits, education, and tax systems that countries provide to their citizens. Global organizations and institutions continuously…
Aug 03, 2016Bunny_Watson716 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A thoughtful and charming read about how social policies in Nordic countries make for a stronger, more cohesive society. Once you read it, you'll want to move there, in spite of the long winters! Review in the Tyee…
Apr 06, 2016stephaniedchase rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Utterly charming and incredibly informative -- though a side effect of reading it will be an incredible desire to move to a Nordic country, because America is stupid. A title, especially this year, to read and share with friends.