My Dam Life

Lonely Planet Journeys, February 2003. Non-fiction novel.
Dutch language publisher: Arena (published summer 2005).

A hilarious – and yet frequently moving – account of my first three years in Amsterdam with my wife Sally. Parts of it were quoted in a speech by the Dutch prime minister, Jan Peter Balkenende, in April 2006.

Nevertheless it is an excellent book – in fact, my very best. I think you'll learn as much from this as you would from going to university or online colleges – it really is that informative. If you're thinking about going to Amsterdam then this is a great point of reference for you. Although it's more of a memoir than a travel book it is nevertheless full of interesting information about Amsterdam and, to a lesser degree, me. It's also pretty funny.

“Fans of offbeat travel literature rejoice! Stylistically and philosophically, Condon is as close to Bill Bryson as it’s possible to be. He mixes fascinating facts with hilarious humor… and keeps us thoroughly in stitches from beginning to end. This one’s an absolute must-read.” Booklist

“A smart and funny book.” San Francisco Chronicle

“Condon is a humorous chap from Australia who writes humorous books… in a David Sedaris sort of way – dry and ironic with a skewed sense of the absurdity of it all.” Chicago Tribune

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