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When she was suddenly given the opportunity of a new life in rural Jutland, journalist and archetypal Londoner Helen Russell discovered a startling statistic: the happiest place on earth isn't Disneyland, but Denmark, a land often thought of by foreigners as consisting entirely of long dark winters, cured herring, Lego and pastries.What is the secret to their success? Are happy Danes born, or made? Helen decides there is only one way to find out: she will give herself a year, trying to uncover the formula for Danish happiness.From childcare, education, food and interior design to SAD, taxes, sexism and an unfortunate predilection for burning witches, The Year of Living Danishly is a funny, poignant record of a journey that shows us where the Danes get it right, where they get it wrong, and how we might just benefit from living a little more Danishly ourselves.
About the Author
Helen Russell is a British journalist and internationally bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly, Leap Year, Gone Viking and The Atlas of Happiness.Formerly the editor of MarieClaire.co.uk, Helen has worked as a Scandinavia correspondent for the Guardian, as well as writing a longstanding column for the Telegraph. She now lives in Denmark and writes for titles including The Observer, Stylist, Metro, Grazia and The Independent.Praise for The Year of Living Danishly:'A hugely enjoyable romp through the pleasures and pitfalls of setting up home in a foreign land' The Guardian'Russell is possessed of a razor-sharp wit and a winning self-deprecation' The Independent'The Book that 1) I didn't put down 2) confirmed that life didn't need to be so hectic 3) I recommended to all the busy people in my life' Huffington Post USA'In best-selling travel book The Year Of Living Danishly, Londoner Helen Russell reveals what happened when she swapped the capital for a new life in rural Jutland. It's A Year in Provence for the modern age' Mail on Sunday'Learn how to live simply and with joy in Denmark' Forbes magazine, Top Travel BookPraise for Leap Year:'It's brilliant stuff' BBC Radio 2'A wonderful and humorous book. I can't remember when I last read a book which made me smile or laugh so often. Highly recommended if you're considering leaping into something new or making a change' Meik Wiking, author of The Little Book of Hygge'Makes some pretty big promises - but with practical life lessons, witty first-hand experiences and no-BS advice, it really does what it says on the tin' Stella, The Sunday Telegraph'Written in Russell's signature style that fuses honesty with wit, Leap Year is both a heart-warming tale and a useful guide with hints and tips on how to better deal with change ... Leap Year is a charming book that will resonate with readers the world over' The Literary EditPraise for Gone Viking:'Laugh out loud funny with a good dollop of insight - I loved it!' Katie Fforde'Funny and moving' Good Housekeeping'She brought us Hygge, and now Helen Russell's Gone Viking. I laughed out loud as wits-end dentist Alice is put through her norse paces. It's time we all went a little Viking' Grazia'Laugh-out-loud comedy with surprising depth at its heart' S MagazinePraise for The Atlas of Happiness:'It's a delight, as well as being a gorgeous-looking book. You'll buy it as a gift only to find yourself using it as a crutch to get to spring' Grazia'This beautifully illustrated book takes us on a journey around the world to discover how to be happy' Psychologies'In this beautifully illustrated and fascinating guide, she explores the unique methods that countries adopt in order to find inner peace' Emerald Street'This original and informative guide to global happiness provides plenty
