Nice idea. I wonder which book the Swiss ambassador to the US would have recommended. If anyone of you knows him, please ask him.

From Weekly Filet #273, in May 2018.

22 Ambassadors Recommend the One Book to Read Before Visiting Their Country

22 Ambassadors Recommend the One Book to Read Before Visiting Their Country

Conde Nast Traveler

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