Title: Not all that
Product review: I bought this book in preparation for a move to NZ for three years. It is a nice quaint little story, but not helpful in the least if one is traveling to NZ. I agree with the other reviewer about the whiny tone of the book. Apparently, Dr. Elder, like most Americans (unfortunately), feel that the world is theirs for consuming. I don't think that the book gave an accurate account of the people of NZ, nor the changing NZ culture in the face of rampant globalization, which is what I had hoped for given the author's expertise. One positive aspect of the book, however, is the historical introduction that it provides. It is well-weaved into the story and does provide a useful framework for learning more.
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