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Title: Perspective is what you get
Review: I was advised to read this book as a way to understanding the Balkans and the culture, as my daughter was born in Romania and I had some experience in dealing with the area. What the book did was underline the complexity of the area and the culture clashes which underscore its history. I especially was struck by the contrast between the Austrians (always DOING) with the towndwellers, who couldn't understand this attitude. I was also taken with the descriptions of the changes coming along and how people took them in their stride or else were perplexed and misled. It helped me understand why it's so hard for that part of the world to let go of its history.
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