Laughing Along with the Swiss

by Paul Bilton

A special gift edition of the little guidebook XENOPHOBE'S GUIDE TO THE SWISS which has been delighting readers all over the world. If you want to know more about the inhabitants of Switzerland, Paul Bilton's got everything you need to know to endear you to the Swiss forever. And your friends will love it! And if you already think you know about the Swiss, you'll smile and nod from cover to cover. If you are Swiss and think you have nothing to laugh about, here's an opportunity to stop worrying for a while.

108 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

This charming little book was a good introduction to all that makes the Swiss, "Swiss." I am of Swiss ancestry, and anxious always to learn about my ancestral homeland, especially after having met some distant cousins there. I admire the national commitment to the environment, their national pride, and their orderly society. The book is almost 30 years old, but much of what the ex-pat, Paul Bilton, describes is still very true. It isn't inexpensive to live in Switzerland, but the quality of life is worth the cost.

[Merlin Zuni · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is funny. It's basically a deluxe version of the Xenophobe's book. If you can find the normal softback version, that's probably a better/cheaper bet.

Here's a quote from the first page. "The population of Switzerland is made up of 4.5 million German-speakers, 1.25 million French-speakers, 700,000 Italian-speakers, 70,000 Romansh-speakers and 500,000 who say very little."

- Paul Bilton

Since I'm living here in Switzerland, this book is full of useful information and dangerous stereotypes that are sure to help me and get me in trouble.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A playful review of Swiss foibles, practices and beliefs by a British ex-pat. First recommended to me by my Swiss teacher.