Croatia in 30 Stories – Božo Skoko i Zvonimir Frka-Petešić

This book will offer you a unique insight into Croatia, the character traits of its people and their way of life. You will learn many anecdotes about Croatia’s islands, its exuberant nature of sporting exploits, traditions and innovations. You will discover the history and present of this booming country on the Mediterranean shores of Central Europe. You may be surprised to learn why Croatian cafes are so busy; why the Swedes kept their children in line with scary stories about the Croats; why the Croats are the world record holders in organ donation; how they were the first in Europe to benefit from public electric lighting; why Croatia was one of the first countries of Catholic heritage to recognize Islam as a traditional religion.

“Hrvatska u 30 priča omogućit će čitateljima da iz potpuno drugačije perspektive dožive Hrvatsku i Hrvate, njihov mentalitet i način života, povijest i sadašnjost, doprinose i mane, razlike i sličnosti s drugim europskim narodima, a doznat će i zašto Hrvati toliko vremena provode ispijajući kavu, zbog čega su Šveđani nekada plašili malu djecu Hrvatima, zašto su Hrvati europski rekorderi u doniranju organa, a ipak teško podnose tuđi uspjeh, zašto je Hrvatska bila jedna od prvih kršćanskih zemalja koja je priznala islam kao tradicionalnu religiju, koja je Hrvatica bila muza velikog Pabla Picassa; čime su Hrvati oduševili francuskog kralja Luja XIV. i zašto bi američki ribari i vinogradari trebali biti zahvalni Hrvatima.”