Agent: Kimberly Witherspoon, Inkwell Management. Partanen concludes by stating that the U.S., by drawing on the example of Nordic societies, “could possibly return itself to its former glory as the best country in the world.” It’s a passionate and intelligent argument, though perhaps an overly idealized attempt to fix complicated issues, and more valuable as a conversation starter than a utopian blueprint. She skillfully deconstructs healthcare, the educational system, the family unit, and governmental participation in everyday life, among other things, to point out how American society is flawed and where it can learn from the Nordic countries, especially what she calls “the Nordic theory of love”: “that authentic love and friendship are possible only between individuals who are independent and equal.” As she observes, this belief resembles the classical American ideals of individualism and self-reliance, and for this reason, Americans should find it appealing. Partanen draws from her first-hand experiences as a recent transplant to America, recounting her culture shock and struggle to adapt. Offering insights, advice, and solutions, The Nordic Theory of Everything makes a convincing argument that we can rebuild our society, rekindle our optimism, and restore true freedom to our relationships and lives. hopeful book about what American society could be not by adopting Nordic socialism, but by embracing the values that have allowed Nordic citizens to enjoy more freedom and equality than in present-day America. In this outsider’s examination of the American way of life, Finnish-born journalist Partanen compares the United States to the Nordic countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life by Partanen, Anu available in Trade Paperback on.

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