The Year of Living Danishly
Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
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Lucy Price-Lewis
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Helen Russell
About this listen
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 child care, 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.
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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- Steve K
- 04-11-15
Enjoyable
I really have no interest in Denmark and I've never heard of the author but something told me to give it a go and I was glad I did. Always looked forward to getting time to listen to it again.
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- Christine Williamson
- 23-01-16
Funny and Inspirational
This is a great story; very entertaining with accurate reflections on everyday modern life. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in travel or self help.
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- Jj
- 21-06-16
brilliant
excellent book well narrated enjoyable was sad when it was finished will listen again .
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- Fibre_Artist
- 28-10-18
An entertaining listen...
An entertaining and informative book, but certain chapters are definitely not suitable for the school run...
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- Alex Mitchell
- 13-10-18
Danish life
this has been a great insight into Danish life. It has got me wanting to find out more
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- Marie
- 09-09-19
Amazing insight into Danish life
This is a wonderfully articulated study on Danish lifestyle and traditions wrapped into a really interesting real life story and experience which I thoroughly enjoyed listening to and would recommend especially to anyone travelling to Denmark.
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- Mollys Profile
- 22-11-19
What a great listen!
Entertaining & interesting.
I really enjoyed this book - totally different to the usual genre I choose.
Is there a sequel ? 😊
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- Maria
- 08-12-18
Great read! Don't hesitate to buy
Fantastic book by kind author and written very well. it indeed shows the journey of moving and getting out of your comfort zone
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- Vix
- 29-03-17
Makes me want to live Danishly too
Makes me want to live Danishly too, not sure I could stand their winters though 😀
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- Frannie JellyBean
- 06-03-16
Quirky travelogue.
Mix of travelogue and humorous young couple. A chick flick book with depth.
Valuable information info as well as fun to read. Narrator is fabulous.
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