The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
Jan 2015 · Icon Books Ltd
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* 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.
'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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4.7
64 reviews
Per Villumsen
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March 29, 2015
In some parts too generalising, in others a bit inaccurate, but aside from that, this must be one the best reads any Dane could (and should!) look for. Linguistically lavish, high on humour and stuffed with satire. Highly, highly recommended!
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Ian Gardiner
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July 17, 2016
I suspect there is some artistic licence and a tad of stereotyping, but this is a really fantastic book that has given me a far better understanding of a country I spend a significant amount of time in, and fantastic Danish colleagues I work with.
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Pat Britton
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September 4, 2019
I enjoyed this book, it didn't shake the foundations of my life, and it wasn't a non stop page turner, but it was well worth buying and I hope this lady's life lessons bleed into my life.
About the author
Helen Russell is a journalist and former editor of MarieClaire.co.uk. She now lives in rural Jutland and works as a Scandinavia correspondent for the Guardian, as well as writing a column on Denmark for the Telegraph.
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