Travel Library Part II

[Jim]

I'm working on Part II of my Travel Resource Library.

http://www.aroundtheworldineightyyear...

This week I'm working on Finland, Mexico, Japan, Turkey and Egypt. Please drop by an offer your suggested MUST READS for understanding these countries.

Thank you!

[Mary]

For Finland, please read The Finn Family Moomintroll, a beloved children's/family book in Finland and certainly a national treasure.

[Jim]

Got it! THanks Mary. My kids are half Finnish and love the moomins.

[Murray]

Jim, I went to school in Japan and worked there for a number of years. I find most books on the country laughable, but if you can handle meatier works, Lost Japan and The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture are very informative. The latter is anthropology rather than travel, but helps to understand 'face' and duty, which still drive much of the culture.

[Jim]

Murray, sorry it took me so long to get back to this but thank you for the suggestions. I will add your suggestions in today.