The Year of Living Danishly
Books | Travel / Europe / Nordic Countries / Denmark
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Helen Russell
* NOW WITH A NEW CHAPTER * 'A hugely enjoyable romp through the pleasures and pitfalls of setting up home in a foreign land.'- Guardian Given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: Denmark, land of long dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries, was the happiest place on earth. Keen to know their secrets, Helen gave herself a year to uncover the formula for Danish happiness. From childcare, education, food and interior design to SAD and taxes, The Year of Living Danishly records a funny, poignant journey, showing us what the Danes get right, what they get wrong, and how we might all live a little more Danishly ourselves. In this new edition, six years on Helen reveals how her life and family have changed, and explores how Denmark, too – or her understanding of it – has shifted. It's a messy and flawed place, she concludes – but can still be a model for a better way of living.
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Author
Helen Russell
Pages
354
Publisher
Icon Books Ltd
Published Date
2015-01-08
ISBN
1848318138 9781848318137
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"My Audible subscription is getting a workout this fall! I've been listening while knitting lately -- very hygge. <br/><br/>The Year of Living Danishly is the most fascinating book I've read in the surprisingly ample "happiness research" subgenre. Russell's journalistic approach to chronicling her and her husband's personal culture shock backed with excellent research into the many facets of the Danish lifestyle was insightful and engaging.<br/><br/>I especially gleaned value from the "work-life balance" section."
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