Slipping into Paradise : Why I Live in New Zealand - Paperback

from FicusFan

Short book written by elderly US Ex-Pat in search of the safety of the past. He is an ardent lefty who revels in being politically correct. But for all his wonderful sympathy for the abused, downtrodden, and historically disadvantaged, he is actually thrilled about New Zealand (mostly) because it...

from LibraryCin

3.25 stars Masson is an American who has chosen to live in New Zealand, after living in many other countries around the world. He loves his adopted country and is writing about it in this book. He has chapters on the history, the flora and fauna, some travels throughout the country, etc. I've bee...

from ORFisHome

Author is a real left-winger who loves the socialist welfare state of New Zealand and pushes hard for "no spanking" laws. Nonetheless, he loves the country and writes an interesting history and current appraisal, good and bad. A great sample itinerary is included.

from IFREF

Author is a real left-winger who loves the socialist welfare state of New Zealand and pushes hard for "no spanking" laws. Nonetheless, he loves the country and writes an interesting history and current appraisal, good and bad. A great sample itinerary is included.

from gmillar

I'm a New Zealander and I'm delighted by this book and the way it describes and lauds my country. The chapter of "Important Dates" is a very good potted history of our place and I know I will be dipping back into that part fairly frequently - so this book is a good reference book for some people ...