Of Swedish Ways | Lily Lorenzen

Of Swedish Ways | Lily Lorenzen | Delightful

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Of Swedish Ways

	Of Swedish Ways Lily Lorenzen Harper Perennial, 1992 - 288 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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Here is a book filled with the sights and sounds of a people steeped in a background of fine old traditions. It is a charming account of Swedish customs that goes beyond their democratic monarchy, their progressive social-welfare programs, their avant-garde movies, and their excellence of design.

For Swedish-Americans this book will have special meaning: the joy of reminiscing about those traditions (some possibly forgotten) that enriched and helped shape their lives. For their children it is a journey to a world they may not know of first hand. And for the tourist it affords a unique behind-the-scenes look not to be found in travel books, and is certain to enhance the pleasure of their visit.

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"Of Swedish Ways"

This fine book is a compilation of the life experiences of wonderful old and new traditions of the people in Sweden. The author dedicated her life to the instruction of Svenska (the Language) and the everyday happenings in Sweden. Though is was written several years ago, it is timeless and always in fashion. The tome is divided into many chapters that are easy to read in that myths and maps as well as traditions and festivities are all introduced to the reader. Ms. Lorenzen was my beloved teacher in Minnesota, where she taught at the University and the American-Swedish Institute for many years.

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Delightful

Although of no Swedish descent, I enjoyed this book thoroughly; since I like to read about different nationalities. But of course the Swedes must like it more for some of the language, which only they can understand.

Well I'm hating life ...

... because my ancient copy of this book seems to have disappeared.

Lily Lorenzen was my cousin. Third cousin five times removed or something like that. When I was an aspiring writer of about ten I went to a family reunion (where yes they served lutefisk eeeewwwww) and took the book and mom introduced me. I think she (Lily, not mom) must have been in her 70's or 80's then. A very very sweet lady. As I recall she did her best to talk to me as a semi peer. And she signed my book and now I can't find the thing.

~sigh~ I read that book so many times. I'm sure some of it was beyond me, but for a ten year-old "reader" it was highly readable and remained interesting as I grew older. Guess I'll have to break down and get a PB copy so at least I can read it again.

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