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A review by thestarman
Live Lagom: Balanced Living, the Swedish Way by Anna Brones
3.0
[A Dollar Tree find. Yes, a $1 hardcover.]
VERDICT: 3 to 3+ stars. A light read that accomplishes its goal. The comparisons between American & Swedish culture were interesting, esp. with regards towards work. I learned a few new things, but nothing life-altering.
IN SHORT: Lagom (pronounced "lah-gom", per the author): "just the right amount" as applicable to many aspects of Swedish/Norwegian culture. Similar in meaning to the American phrase "everything in moderation." Perhaps more closely: "there is virtue in moderation."
YOU ALSO GET:
* A few recipes for Swedish food.
* Lots of photos (~30% of the pages). Mostly nature, or minimalist decor. Many have nothing to do with the text.
VERDICT: 3 to 3+ stars. A light read that accomplishes its goal. The comparisons between American & Swedish culture were interesting, esp. with regards towards work. I learned a few new things, but nothing life-altering.
IN SHORT: Lagom (pronounced "lah-gom", per the author): "just the right amount" as applicable to many aspects of Swedish/Norwegian culture. Similar in meaning to the American phrase "everything in moderation." Perhaps more closely: "there is virtue in moderation."
YOU ALSO GET:
* A few recipes for Swedish food.
* Lots of photos (~30% of the pages). Mostly nature, or minimalist decor. Many have nothing to do with the text.