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Summary: A poor entry in a usually reliable series.
Review: The writing in this series is variable, but it's the content that we read them for. The others I have read usually score a bullseye in that respect. In this case I wish they had found someone else to write the book. The author seems to be a rich Western housewife whose colonialist attitudes are sometimes offensively apparent. A good chunk of space is dedicated to the problem of keeping the servants in line and how hard it is to find good help - which is pretty useless to the average traveller. There is some useful cultural information buried in this entry, but not enough. Very disappointing. Not what I have come to expect. Somebody please suggest a more useful book on the subject.
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Summary: Culture Shock: Vietnam
Review: This book is a must for anyone planning a visit to Vietnam. My wife and I visited Hanoi three years ago and the content of this book hit the mark. It is full of practical information that is up to date and written by someone who has been there. This book will keep you from cultural mistakes that might cause you to offend someone and will help you get around the country in a smoother way. Our family is now returning to Vietnam for a four year stay and this book will be going with us!
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Summary: Culture Shock: Vietnam
Review: This book is a must for anyone planning a visit to Vietnam. My wife and I visited Hanoi three years ago and the content of this book hit the mark. It is full of practical information that is up to date and written by someone who has been there. This book will keep you from cultural mistakes that might cause you to offend someone and will help you get around the country in a smoother way. Our family is now returning to Vietnam for a four year stay and this book will be going with us!
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Summary: This is simply a "must buy"
Review: This is one of the two books I read in preparing for a 3 week stay in Vietnam. The content was right on the mark, and helpful for even this traveler. In essential tips it more than paid for itself! It is simply a must for those traveling to Vietnam.
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