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The Undutchables: An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture And Its Inhabitants (Paperback)

by Colin White (Author), Laurie Boucke (Author), Rusty Haller (Illustrator), Gerald Fried (Illustrator)
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  • Paperback: 316 pages
  • Publisher: White Boucke Pub; 5 edition (30 Dec 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1888580321
  • ISBN-13: 978-1888580327
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.7 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 264,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A book to read if you are Dutch or have a dutch friend, 4 Jan 2002
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This review is from: The Undutchables: An Observation of the Netherlands, Its Culture and Its Inhabitants (Paperback)
A book which tells you, very good humourdly and very straight about the Dutch Culture and its people. As a Dutch national living in the UK for twenty years I read the book with mixed feelings ( Iam not like that! I don't do that!) But is has been a joy to read .It has certainly been interesting how people see us gloggies. If you are dutch and live abroad this is the book to give to your friends ( after you have read it yourself). It will show that through all the funny little quirks and mannerisms the dutch are a generous and caring nation ( most of us).
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very amusing observations of the idiosyncrasies of the Dutch, 17 April 1999
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This review is from: The Undutchables: An Observation of the Netherlands : Its Culture and Its Inhabitants (Paperback)
The authors both lived in the Netherlands for some years and some of the book will be more meaningful to those who have intimate knowledge of the denizens in their home environment. The book includes observations on home life, child rearing, the cinema, work ethic, habits and customs, language, food and (IMHO) the main obsessions of shopping and money. I laughed out loud at the descriptions of the national obsession with coffee and the unique features of the smallest room. The book confirmed my view that it is nigh on impossible to have a conversation in the native language unless one is 100% fluent and 'accentless'. My only criticism is that it does not cover, in sufficient depth, regional competitiveness and the characteristic of tact(lessness), but perhaps that is personal experience. Highly recommended (I hope my Dutch relations will continue to speak to me)
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Scary how much is true!, 30 Jan 2007
By M. L. Griffioen "aisling_greenleaf" (THE NETHERLANDS) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book just today, not from Amazon, but in a local Dutch bookstore. Being Dutch, born and raised, I'm surprised at how much of this is actually true! Ok, some secrets we would have rather kept to ourselves but hey? if you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at. Ignore the statements about this being unreadable, it's a fun book to browse through and have a laugh. Don't take it too seriously, just as you do with the Dutch A definate succes!
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1.0 out of 5 stars ignorant and humourless
Very disappointing!!Having lived in the Netherlands for twenty years I have found them generally friendly,open and very hospitable. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Mrs. H. W. Baker

4.0 out of 5 stars A Bible for Expats in the Netherlands
This is the book that everyone talks about in the expat community in the Netherlands. It paints a clear and revealing picture about life in the Netherlands, and what makes the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Amanda van Mulligen

1.0 out of 5 stars Not as funny as I was led to believe...
I agree with the other reviewers giving this one star. I have lived in the Netherlands for more than 6 months now and am well versed in their idiosyncrasies, so I failed to see... Read more
Published 7 months ago by SP

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious, irreverent, timeless
This enjoyable little book first caught my eye 20 years ago. Its longevity speaks volumes. The authors (a Brit and an American) spent a combined total of 22 years living in the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars from an honorary Cloggie
My now husband brought me this book when I had just moved to Holland, I knew hardly anything about Dutch culture apart from the usual, Clogs, Tulips and how flat it was (oh and... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars JCM
After living in Holland for 5 years, I have ordered and read this book just now. I found the book disappointing, I had bigger expectations after reading some reviews, it made me... Read more
Published 22 months ago by JCM

4.0 out of 5 stars lighten up
I think some of the people who wrote the reviews below should lighten up. The book is funny to read and should not be taken as an attack towards the dutch. Read more
Published on 23 May 2005 by nath_333

4.0 out of 5 stars Even the Dutch love it
The book was given to me by my |Dutch boss on my first day working in the wonderful Netherlands. Perhaps this ability to laugh at oneself is one of the reasons British tv humour... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars unreadables
The book seems to have an identity crisis. Is it a guide to living in Holland or a humorous look at Dutch society? It tries to be both but fails to be either. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Unreadables
The book seems to have an identity crisis. Is it a guide to living in Holland or a humorous look at Dutch society? It tries to be both but fails to be either. Read more
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