John Tollefson, a Norwegian of course, is raised in Lake Wobegon in Minnesota, according to the following philosophy (page 1): “Chin up, make yourself useful, mind your manners and … don’t feel sorry for yourself. As an adult, he moves east to manage a college radio station in upstate New York. Witty asides abound, especially about the contrasting idiosyncrasies of Lake Wobegon inhabitants and New Yorkers. Stories about Norwegian ancestors and relatives provide both poignancy and comedy – very entertaining.
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