Why The Dutch Are Different: A Journey into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands

"This is the story about a man who went Dutch—and loved it." With a light yet thoughtful tone, Ben Coates talks about where common conceptions of Dutch people and customs come from with their curious backstories. Revealing who really captured Anne Frank, how the country's widely liberal politics are changing, and why Amsterdam's brothels are going out of business, this travelogue will give you insight on topics you didn't know you wanted to know. Maybe Coates will convince us to visit the Netherlands, to stay for dinner. Then maybe stay for good.