tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149301847823110805.post3648919099735802575..comments2023-11-03T11:39:25.946+01:00Comments on Returned Scot: UNSPEAKABLY NORSK THING - SHARING BOOKSReturning Scothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10277005461019535134noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149301847823110805.post-58773601018061275472010-03-08T10:54:03.392+01:002010-03-08T10:54:03.392+01:00Wim
Seems as though Norway has some Grade A Full O...Wim<br />Seems as though Norway has some Grade A Full On heroes...I'll have a go at 'Det Nytter' in Norsk, and if I ever get to the end, I will award myself a giant chocolate troll. <br />I might be some time.Returning Scothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277005461019535134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149301847823110805.post-16788815844735238742010-03-06T22:43:18.738+01:002010-03-06T22:43:18.738+01:00My long-time hero Jan Egeland published a book two...My long-time hero Jan Egeland published a book two winters ago called 'Det Nytter' (published in November 2007 and losely translated as 'It Helps') about his years working mostly for the UN. There is an English translation, 'A billion lives' (published in March 2008) but the Norwegian version is very readable and seems more authentic to me. I imagine you know Egeland, but if you don't... he is from Stavanger and spent a lifetime working for the UN and other charitable organisations. A couple of years ago he was the UN's vice secretary general and Kofi Annan's Emergency Relief Coordinator. He has made some enemies along the road, mostly because he has a tendency to tell the truth and not spare the main UN donors or the war criminals in charge of the areas he has worked in. But however controversial in some (political) quarters, the man is a hero, you can take my word for it.Wim Keeremannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149301847823110805.post-39766854309062310462010-03-06T15:42:48.322+01:002010-03-06T15:42:48.322+01:00Rob...tusen takk.
Tor...nice suggestion....will do...Rob...tusen takk.<br />Tor...nice suggestion....will do.Returning Scothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10277005461019535134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149301847823110805.post-54039203442193228642010-03-05T08:46:23.838+01:002010-03-05T08:46:23.838+01:00The trilogy written by Trygve Emanuel Gulbranssen ...The trilogy written by Trygve Emanuel Gulbranssen in the thirties was translated into more than 30 languages and sold more than 12 million copies worldwide.<br /><br />-Beyond sing the woods<br />-The wind from the mountains<br />-No way around<br /><br />This is a (forgotten) gem, and a must to take back to Scotland.Tornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149301847823110805.post-73940920789077496582010-03-04T21:24:09.231+01:002010-03-04T21:24:09.231+01:00love this blog .. always so full of energy and joi...love this blog .. always so full of energy and joi de vivre ... you are most welcome to come and tidy my bookcase anytime!! Have tweeted your story round the globe as a reminder to all about World Book Day.rob brycehttp://robbryce.com/noreply@blogger.com