Imprint
- John Murray
Narrator
- Helen Russell
Runtime
- 6hr 10m
The Atlas of Happiness: the global secrets of how to be happy
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From the bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly, an entertaining, reassuring and useful trip around the world, discovering the secrets of happiness from 30 countries.
A round the world trip through 33 international happiness concepts, from the bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly, Helen Russell.
- Feeling terrified of that upcoming job interview? Take inspiration from the Icelanders and get some etta reddast, the unwavering belief that everything will work out in the end.
- Lost your way in life? Make like the Chinese and find your xingfu, or the thing that gives you real purpose.
- Too much on your plate? The Italians can help you learn the fine art of dolce far niente, aka the sweetness of doing nothing at all.
- Overwhelmed by busyness and disconnected from nature? The Swedish have a solution - just find your smultronstalle, or 'wild strawberry patch', your perfect escape from the rest of the world.
From Australia to Wales, via Bhutan, Ireland, Finland, Turkey, Syria, Japan, and many more besides, The Atlas of Happiness uncovers the global secrets to happiness, and how they can change our lives.
The Atlas of Happiness will be the perfect cheering Christmas gift of 2018.
(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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Praise for The Atlas of Happiness
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From drinking on the sofa in your pants to celebrating imperfections, happiness expert Helen Russell reveals how people across the world put a smile on their faces - The SunGive yourself a happiness boost with these well-being secrets from around the globe - Daily ExpressIt'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. - Graziabeautifully illustrated and fascinating - Emerald StreetHer book on Denmark's talent for joy sparked a worldwide hygge craze. Now Helen Russell has gone further afield seeking different cultural approaches to contentment - The HeraldIn this beautifully illustrated compendium of fascinating, inspirational and sometimes unexpected concepts from 33 countries, positivity jumps out of every page as we are transported around the world to consider different approaches to happiness - from hygge to gezelligheid. - The Ladythoroughly enjoyable, vibrant and charming - Always Trust in BooksHelen Russell explores the global secrets to contentment that can change our lives - Good Housekeeping
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