The Atlas of Happiness

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What to expect

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 Þetta 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 smultronställe, 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

Critics Review

  • 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

  • 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 Sun

  • Give yourself a happiness boost with these well-being secrets from around the globe

    Daily Express

  • Helen Russell explores the global secrets to contentment that can change our lives

    Good Housekeeping

  • In 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 Lady

  • Beautifully illustrated and fascinating

    Emerald Street

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