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REVIEWS
"An utterly charming story of the ups and downs of an Englishman who tries to assimilate into a completely different world, as he begins married life with a Polish girl" - Cooltura, Polish weekly
"A colorful introduction to Poland for readers who know little of the country... details the pleasures and frustrations that lie in wait for a visiting foreigner" - Warsaw Voice
"Full of the kind of anecdotes that anyone who has moved to Poland from the UK will recognise instantly... also worth taking a look at if you’re new to life in Poland" - Krakow Post
"A sympathetic insight into Polish society... Jonathan Lipman has produced a charming and informative book" - Hubert Zawadzki, co-author, A Concise History of Poland
ABOUT THE BOOK
Are you travelling to Poland - perhaps for Euro 2012 - and wish to know more about the Poles you’ll encounter?
Have you ever wondered what makes your Polish plumber or cleaner or waitress tick?
Are you fascinated by this country of forty million, rich in natural beauty, cultured, and famous for its people’s wanderlust?
What book do you pick for background and insight? A superficial travel guide? A dry history book?
No! You need the genre-busting Polska Dotty. Follow the hilarious exploits of a newly-wed English lad and Polish girl as they settle in Poland and encounter corrupt Polish police, counterfeit software sellers, and scammy private doctors - as well as more salubrious characters: a doting landlord, a romantic language teacher, and work colleagues intent on educating the author on everything from Polish grammar... to sanitation at the Warsaw courts.
Polska Dotty informs about every aspect of Polish society including its work ethic, family values, and the Polish character itself.
This is a funny, heartfelt, sparkling read, a touching portrayal of an Englishman’s integration into Polish life.
"An utterly charming story of the ups and downs of an Englishman who tries to assimilate into a completely different world, as he begins married life with a Polish girl" - Cooltura, Polish weekly
"A colorful introduction to Poland for readers who know little of the country... details the pleasures and frustrations that lie in wait for a visiting foreigner" - Warsaw Voice
"Full of the kind of anecdotes that anyone who has moved to Poland from the UK will recognise instantly... also worth taking a look at if you’re new to life in Poland" - Krakow Post
"A sympathetic insight into Polish society... Jonathan Lipman has produced a charming and informative book" - Hubert Zawadzki, co-author, A Concise History of Poland
ABOUT THE BOOK
Are you travelling to Poland - perhaps for Euro 2012 - and wish to know more about the Poles you’ll encounter?
Have you ever wondered what makes your Polish plumber or cleaner or waitress tick?
Are you fascinated by this country of forty million, rich in natural beauty, cultured, and famous for its people’s wanderlust?
What book do you pick for background and insight? A superficial travel guide? A dry history book?
No! You need the genre-busting Polska Dotty. Follow the hilarious exploits of a newly-wed English lad and Polish girl as they settle in Poland and encounter corrupt Polish police, counterfeit software sellers, and scammy private doctors - as well as more salubrious characters: a doting landlord, a romantic language teacher, and work colleagues intent on educating the author on everything from Polish grammar... to sanitation at the Warsaw courts.
Polska Dotty informs about every aspect of Polish society including its work ethic, family values, and the Polish character itself.
This is a funny, heartfelt, sparkling read, a touching portrayal of an Englishman’s integration into Polish life.
