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The Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles: The Xenophobe's Guides Series (Xenophobe's Guides) (Paperback)

by Ewa Lipniacka (Author)

4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Oval Books; New Ed edition (30 Jun 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1902825403
ISBN-13: 978-1902825403
Product Dimensions: 17 x 11 x 0.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 362,632 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"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"; An affectionate, funny look at a courageous, mercurial people. Who else would start a revolution with a logo? The first nation to throw off the Soviet yoke, this new edition of The Xenophobe's Guide to The Poles reveals fascinating truths about the Polish people. Born in Poland, Ewa Lipniacka is a published children's story writer who lives in London and works as a researcher for a London Library authority.

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4.0 out of 5 stars So funny... so true., 16 Sep 2002

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My wife gave me this book after we had been to Poland on a combined holiday and wedding attendance. I was immensely amused by the accounts of the Polish way of life and how it differs from the English way. Unless you've been to Poland you can not understand how true this book is. My only reservation is that the book is too short. This book explained why I could not find a plug for the hand basin when we visited someone's home.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An hiliarious but accurate depiction of the Poles, 10 Feb 2002

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For anyone 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, cant wait to buy a copy for my Polish friend!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all Poles of all generations everywhere, 9 Dec 2000

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I first read this book on a coach travelling to Poland and really could not put it down. I laughed and laughed until I ached. I am sure people on the coach thought I was totally deranged.

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 relation's Christmas stockings.

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Published on 23 Nov 2006 by Andrew Mccamley

5.0 out of 5 stars As a Pole, I would only say...
...a recommended reading for all, who would like to know more about us! With plenty of gentle leg pulling, Xenophobe's series is so famous for! Great!

Published on 16 Mar 2006 by A. M. Henderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny and clever little book!
This book really did make me laugh out loud! As well as explaining detailsof Poland's history, culture and society, this book also manages to be avery entertaining little read... Read more

Published on 30 April 2004 by unlikely_heroine

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every Pole of any generation.
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. Read more

Published on 9 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Never have I understood a culture better!
This book is soooo readable! The content is like an elongated brochure on an overview of Polish culture. Read more

Published on 11 May 1999

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