{"product_id":"xenophobes-guide-to-the-poles-9781906042448","title":"Xenophobe's Guide to the Poles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXenophobe's Guide to the Poles\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lipniacka, Ewa. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781906042448.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA polarized peopleThe Poles are either bubbling with life, or comatose; they love or they loathe. It is this total commitment to the occupation of the moment which earns them the reputation of being mercurial. As Hemar wrote in his song: “If only Poles did systematically and economically what they do spontaneously, they would be perfect.” Necessity is the mother of inventionKey national characteristics are adaptability, a knack for improvisation, and the ability to make the best of what is available. A good Polish cook is one who can make gourmet soup from a rusty nail. The Polish touchDevotion to style pervades all areas of life: the table might be rickety, but it is covered with a snowy tablecloth and decorated with a vase of flowers. Never say neverWhen the Communists rather foolishly tried to stop the Poles practicing their religion, the churches filled to overflowing. “Forbidden” is a term of encouragement to a Pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brand: Oval Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44952105779253,"sku":"ByrdShop_1906042446","price":59.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781906042448_3c8ca5b3-90d0-4fc4-9456-a3472662e20b.jpg?v=1792595969","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/xenophobes-guide-to-the-poles-9781906042448","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}