"Eric Dregni's spirited travel memoir to Norway joins that classic American genre--the quest tale in search of family and ethnic roots. It's a special pleasure to see the Scandinavian immigration story teased out here with wit and acuity, the immigrant going the other way. In Cod We Trust is the story of a man not only looking for his family past but welcoming the next generation."--Patricia Hampl "A hilariously fun and moving read for anyone who has dreamed of returning to the Norwegian homeland."--Walter Mondale "Eric Dregni's deceptively delightful In Cod We Trust combines understated humor and serious scholarship. Readers will finish this book smiling, realizing they've been taught much about Norway's past and present--including its model health care system--while being entertained by a colicky baby testing his parents' patience. Part travelogue, part examination of how the immigrant experience affects generations on both sides of the Atlantic, Dregni's self-effacing Scandinavian style is a welcome treat."--Arvonne Fraser "Dregni's writing is light-hearted and fast-paced.

Rather than looking beyond stereotypes, he highlights them for comic effect, often with great success. If you're looking for a witty account of the cultural differences between Norway and the United States, look no further."-- www.norway.org "Charming."-- St. Paul Pioneer Press "Dregni's charming read will resonate with anyone who has dreamed of tracing their ancestry."-- Minneapolis Star Tribune "Dregni does encounter some unexpected obstacles in his ultimate quest in search of his family's homeland, and the answers he hoped to discover are not exactly what he expected.

But the journey remains a rewarding one for the reader, who is treated to a quirky, yet clear-eyed glimpse at the immigrant experience--in reverse."-- Minneapolis Observer Quarterly "Each chapter is a self-contained story, one shining gem after another on the thread of life. From Porridge Night with their friends, to the ride on the Meat Bus, to the baptism of their son Eilif, Dregni shares their Norwegian experience with understated humor that will leave the reader smiling."-- Woodbury Review News "Dregni's writing is understated yet vivid and very funny. Solidly researched, rich in information about modern day life in a Norwegian village, and highly entertaining, In Cod We Trust well represents the genre of creative nonfiction."-- The Corresponder "Like those lutefisk TV dinners at the reading, the story seems an odd but triumphant, ironically serendipitous saga."-- Port Orchard Independent "The experience of living a year in Norway is told with refreshing wit, comedy and humility."-- White Bear Press "Dregni's humor and enthusiasm bring a creative view of the Norwegian world to the reader.

This is a must read for those planning a trip to Norway."-- Minnesota History "Eric's book is a humorous description of a fascinating culture."-- Mille Lacs Messenger " In Cod We Trust is a fascinating journey that would interest anyone seeking to understand his or her ancestral land because it reveals what so many Americans seek -- their roots -- and what few have the opportunity to experience -- returning in living in the motherland."-- Marquette Monthly.