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The Sauna Is: Revised and Expanded Paperback – May 20, 2003

by Bernhard Hillila (Author), Nancy Hillila (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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Once again Bernard Hillila bares the importance of the sauna in the nature of "Finnishness," with splashes of colorful as well as thoughtful insight. Bernie says,"...you may think 'The Sauna Is'...something I'm too steamed up about! Nevertheless...if genius is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration, try thinking through your problems in a sauna!" For most Finns, the sauna is a way of life. Although growing in popularity throughout the world, the concept is sometimes misunderstood and misrepresented. This book defines the authentic sauna experience, and considers related historical, physiological, psychological, and moral issues. Information about sauna construction is also provided. It presents "some cold facts about that very hot place"...for the staunchest sauna advocates, sauna owner wannabes, and the curious. Read about the sauna strategy in governmental deliberations. Custonmarily the first item on the agenda for regularly scheduled meetings of the Finnish Cabinet is the sauna. Former President Urho Kekkonen has said of the sauna consultation, "It is a great leveler: there are no ministers, VIPs, laborers, or lumberjacks on the platform, only sauna mates." Since the mood of the sauna is one of relaxation and shared enjoyment, the style of this book reflects that spirit, along with the author's keen observations.
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    May 20, 2003
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  6. ISBN-10
    1932043098
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Bernhard Hillila, the son of Finnish immigrants, is a sauna enthusiast and expert, a Valparaiso University professor emeritus, a Lutheran pastor, and a former college president and university dean. He has studied saunas in Finland, he has built saunas, he enjoys saunas, and he knows the physical and mental benefits of sauna bathing. Mr. Hillila has authored nine books including both prose and poetry, along with a number of translations.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penfield Books; Revised edition (May 20, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1932043098
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1932043099
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Excellent, educational book on sauna
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Excellent, educational book on sauna
One of the best books on the subject. Well-written and an easy read. Highly recommend.Quote from the book:“The ideal sauna is a small building made of logs, set near a lakeshore, facing toward the sunset.”“The acme of the sauna experience is achieved when the snow is replaced by a dip into a lake and when one can sit outside in the altogether, dried by unpolluted breezes.”“In keeping with the sauna mystique, the style of the construction should be simple rustic, rather than fancy, chrome-plated.”
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kirk gastinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2021
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Sauna revisited, fantastic review of how to live and enjoy life! We should all sauna with friends and family now!
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Christopher Rice
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, educational book on sauna
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017
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One of the best books on the subject. Well-written and an easy read. Highly recommend.
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“The ideal sauna is a small building made of logs, set near a lakeshore, facing toward the sunset.”

“The acme of the sauna experience is achieved when the snow is replaced by a dip into a lake and when one can sit outside in the altogether, dried by unpolluted breezes.”

“In keeping with the sauna mystique, the style of the construction should be simple rustic, rather than fancy, chrome-plated.”
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Christopher Rice
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, educational book on sauna
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2017
One of the best books on the subject. Well-written and an easy read. Highly recommend.
Quote from the book:
“The ideal sauna is a small building made of logs, set near a lakeshore, facing toward the sunset.”

“The acme of the sauna experience is achieved when the snow is replaced by a dip into a lake and when one can sit outside in the altogether, dried by unpolluted breezes.”

“In keeping with the sauna mystique, the style of the construction should be simple rustic, rather than fancy, chrome-plated.”
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L. Vãin
3.0 out of 5 stars Generic info and background on saunas
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2007
While certainly not a book with details on how to build a sauna nor any new significant information for myself, I am milder in my assessment than the previous reviewer.

It's about expectations with which you come to this book at hand. The author himself phrases the objective of the book as "The main purpose of this book is to provide reliable information about the sauna. Although the sauna is growing in popularity in the United States and throughout the world, there are many to whom the concept is strange, perhaps even frightening. To such readers this volume is an invitation to explore the sauna, to become better acquainted with it, and to enjoy it as a very natural and healthful experience."

The book is targeted for those who have not grown up with a sauna and gives general information about saunas, how to use them and their history.
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