President Obama is doing his summer reading and talking about how much he likes Netherlandby Joseph O’Neill. Netherland is a book about New York’s multicultural nature after 9-11. It follows Dutch banker Hans after the dissolution of his marriage as he reconnects with the sport of cricket. He meets Chuck, a West Indian entrepreneur, who introduces him to the vibrant, marginal cultures around New York. Hans struggles with his own tragedies as he attempts to rebuild his life. His arc mirrors that of the New York he discovers. Find out if this book warrants all the attention by selecting the link above and placing a hold.
