'With warmth, wit, and knowledge, Eliza Reid explores the reasons why Iceland is the best country on earth for women... enlightening, inspiring, empowering!' Cheryl Strayed, #1 bestselling author. For the past fourteen years, Iceland has consistently ranked number one in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report, ranking among the countries that have made the most significant strides toward gender equality. How does Iceland achieve such remarkable progress in this ongoing struggle? Eliza Reid, a Canadian-born former First Lady of Iceland, interviewed dozens of Icelandic women to find out. What she discovered were the inspiring stories of extraordinary women who demonstrate a deep-rooted, societal sense of fairness, yet don't shy away from acknowledging that even in Iceland, there is still room for improvement when it comes to gender equality. 'The Secret of the Icelandic Women' is a powerful, atmospheric portrait of a unique country that serves as a role model for us all. The first German edition was published by btb HC under the title 'The Secret of the Sprakkar'. New product