The Year of Living Danishly
Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
by Helen Russell
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in About Denmark, Most Recommended Books, and Travel.
Denmark is officially the happiest nation on Earth. When Helen Russell is forced to move to rural Jutland, can she discover the secrets of their happiness Or will the long, dark winters and pickled herring take their tollA Year of Living Danishly looks at where the Danes get it right, where they get it wrong, and how we might just benefit from li...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in About Denmark, Most Recommended Books, and Travel.
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Shauna Niequist
“Another book I really liked, especially the section about HYGGEthe Danish concept of being home & together & cozy.”
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