Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland’s Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World

Ein faszinierendes Buch, das einen spannenden Einblick bietet, allerdings finde ich die Auflösung in manchen Teilen etwas zu vage.

Thank you to the author, Sourcebooks and NetGalley, for an ARC - all opinions expressed are my own.This fantastic book allows us a glimpse inside the fabric of Icelandic society and gives insight into the history, tradition and the present-day lives of strong women that shaped this country. I loved the way the author gave space to a huge breadth of topics and voices, while at the same time also sharing from her personal POV as a outsider that now is at home in Iceland, having learned the language and acquired a unique vantage point as the "First Lady", i.e. the wife of the President. While she is the first to acknowledge the advantages and privilege this bestows upon her, at the same time it is evident that she takes these responsibilities seriously and has a real passion and love for her adopted country - and this comes across really well in her book.