The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (777 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062316559 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A "Must-Read" Book" according to Dr. C. J. Singh. THE NORDIC THEORY OF EVERYTHING: In Search of a Better Lifeby Anu Partanen.Reviewed by C J Singh (Berkeley, California).A "Must-Read" Book.Noticing the high praise by Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, I purchased a copy last week. Yesterday, at the Books Inc Store, Berkeley, I attended the author’s lively presentation. She answered audience questions with precise knowledge, concision, and grace. “THE NORDIC THEORY OF EVERYTHING: In Search of a Better Life," documented with more than A "Must-Read" Book Dr. C. J. Singh THE NORDIC THEORY OF EVERYTHING: In Search of a Better Lifeby Anu Partanen.Reviewed by C J Singh (Berkeley, California).A "Must-Read" Book.Noticing the high praise by Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, I purchased a copy last week. Yesterday, at the Books Inc Store, Berkeley, I attended the author’s lively presentation. She answered audience questions with precise knowledge, concision, and grace. “THE NORDIC THEORY OF EVERYTHING: In Search of a Better Life," documented with more than 400 research citations and written in highly engaging style is an exc. 00 research citations and written in highly engaging style is an exc. There is wisdom in the Nordic countries This is one of the most enlightening books I've ever read and shockingly accurate on what social issues American's face today such as high inequality, low social mobility an outdated education and an inefficient healthcare system. We could use some Janteloven in America especially on our politicians In order for America to flourish again we need to bring back Franklin Delano's vision for America. His second bill of rights!. say that I think there are a lot of great ideas here Abram Cardoza I read this book in about a week and let me just say that I think there are a lot of great ideas here. I don't think Ms. Partanen is laying out a blueprint here of how to change the American system, rather highlighting how other countries have "done it". She does identify some core ideas of what she believes to be the pillars of a modern society; healthcare, education, elderly care, and employer/employee relationships for all as a human right. I'd like to think the we, as Americans, would agree. It's hard to argue against the claim that the U.S. is not quite the land of opportunity that it may have been
Anu Partanen rips up the stale stereotypes about Nordic welfare states and shows us all the kinds of human flourishing we're missing out on.This is a dangerous book. Don't let it fall into the wrong hands." (Judith Shulevitz, author of The Sabbath World)"In her careful, evenhanded series of thoughtful essays, Partanen, who just became an American citizen, parses the recipe for Nordic success that even the self-congratulatory 'exceptional' American may want to ponder and adapt. The American Dream was once an inspiration to the world. An earnest, well-written work worth heeding, especially in our current toxic political climate." (Kirkus Reviews)"This is a wonderful, hopeful book about what American society can be-not by adopt
. Anu Partanen’s work has appeared in the New York Times and the Atlantic. She lives in New York City. A journalist in Helsinki for many years, she has also worked at Fortune magazine as a visiting reporter through the Innovation Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University
Offering insights, advice, and solutions, The Nordic Theory of Everything makes a convincing argument that we can rebuild our society, rekindle our optimism, and restore true freedom to our relationships and lives.. A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children.Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went from confident, successful professional to wary, self-doubting mess. At first, she attributed her crippling anxiety to the difficulty of adapting to a freewheeling new culture. To understand why life is so different in the U.S. But as she got to know Americans better, she discovered they shared her deep apprehension. She found