The Xenophobe's Guide to the Finns ^{2nd Ed.}

A frank and funny look at what makes the Finns Finnish .

• Nationalism & Identity
• Obsessions
• Character
• The State & Society
• Attitudes & Values
• Manners & Mores
• Behaviour
• Sense of Humour
• Leisure & Pleasure
• Eating & Drinking
• Health & Hygiene
• Custom & Tradition
• Culture
• Politics
• Business
• Language

Extremely funny, as well as spot-on.

I think you really can understand some of the Finnish character from reading this book. If you have ever met a Finn, you will be very amused as well.

Disclaimer: I am married to a Finnish woman, spend time in Finland on both social visits as well as professionally, as I currently work for a Finnish company. In fact, this review is written in Helsingfors.