Andrew Wind

The Norwegian’s Diary

History & Biography

“This is a fascinating look at the historical and cultural contexts of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in America, especially if your Norwegian ancestors arrived during that time, as mine did. Ollis’ story gives Daniel Pawley a framework to explore broader topics about America at that time, such as labor, religion, the media, racism, and philosophy, in addition to offering ‘lingering questions’ raised by the diary. An immigrant to Portugal since 2016, Pawley also turns the lens on himself, refocusing the historic narrative with a bridge to current-day immigration topics.”