During part 2 of my interview with Alda Sigmundsdóttir, an Icelandic author and journalist that has her thumb on the pulse of Icelandic society, Alda shares some eye opening information. Alda talks extensively about Iceland’s economic meltdown, scandals that people outside of the country might not be aware of, a place in Iceland that is close to her heart and her favorite Icelandic word or phrase. While the two parts of this interview can stand alone as individual episodes, I very much recommend listening to both parts.
Questions I asked Alda during this interview about Icelandic Society:
- In your book “Living Inside the Meltdown”, you interviewed Icelandic people about the economic crash in Iceland in 2008. How did you go about choosing who you wanted to interview? Was it difficult to get people to cooperate?
- What do you feel are some important topics being discussed in Iceland that people who live outside of the country or those that do not understand the language would not be aware of?
- Have you ever received a funny or strange reaction to any of your books?
- Do you have a favorite area or place in Iceland that you enjoy visiting?
- What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase?
- You are quite active on social media and you have done many speaking engagements. Where can people interact or get in touch with you?
Alda’s Books Mentioned in the Interview:
Living Inside the Meltdown
The Little Book of the Icelanders: 50 Miniature Essays on the Quirks and Foibles of the Icelandic People
The Little Book of the Icelanders in the Old Days
Connect with Alda Sigmundsdóttir:
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