Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country

I really enjoyed this book until the end when she criticized the US for not working to be diverse enough! I hate it when people who aren't US citizens try to impose their beliefs on this country. Why not fault Saudia Arabia for not being diverse enough? Why not any Latin American, Asian or African country? I'm also sure there are large areas of Great Britain and other European countries that do not have the mixture of religions and races that the US has. Otherwise, I enjoyed her thoughts on living in Denmark. I've always wanted to visit that country and I admire that country, but that doesn't mean I think every other country should be like Denmark.

This book is well written and has some great life lessons. I listened to it on audible and it was so funny! Love the accent! Everyone should read it and figure out that what we think "happiness" is in America is all wrong.

Thru this book you follow a year chronology of an ex pat Brit family living in Denmark. So much to learn and assimilate. It is written in a fun and informative way. I found enjoyment in most chapters and some understanding why Denmark people are so happy overall.

Outstanding read! I learned so much about the country and culture of Denmark - and found myself really rooting for this couple in transit from their London culture to a land far from the maddening crowds! Definitely want to follow up on them to see whether they stayed further in "the world's happiest country"!

A thoroughly enjoyable read! Made me start considering a move, but no can do. However, I may take the author's advice on how to live more Danishly. In fact, I may very well need to re-read this book to reinforce the concepts.

This explains so much about my Danish friend - I have always admired her optimism and approach to life and I think it would be very cool to live in a place where you are surrounded by others that were mostly happy all the time, too!

Loved this book! A hilarious account of one woman's move to Denmark with her husband. She expertly weaves in interesting bits about the culture, language, and economy of Denmark, while making you want to root for the author's own personal success.

A lovely observation of life in Denmark by a transplanted Londoner. Lots of weird statistics that support the premise that the Danish are happier people because they trust in a social system that works.

An interesting look at Danish life through the eyes of an expat Brit. The anecdotes of daily life are entertaining - the author doesn't take herself too seriously and provides us with insight into the ups and downs of relocation and (hopefully) integration. The interviews with experts in various fields plus input from Danish locals made the account seem well-rounded.

A great peak at how the Danish social democracy, Viking spirit, and love of family and traditions make for the happiest nation in the world. I would recommend this book to anyone curious about social welfare or being happier.

An interesting look at Danish life through the eyes of an expat Brit. The anecdotes of daily life are entertaining - the author doesn't take herself too seriously and provides us with insight into the ups and downs of relocation and (hopefully) integration. The interviews with experts in various fields plus input from Danish locals made the account seem well-rounded.

A great peak at how the Danish social democracy, Viking spirit, and love of family and traditions make for the happiest nation in the world. I would recommend this book to anyone curious about social welfare or being happier.

I listened to the Audible version of this book and thought the reader did an excellent job.

The book, however, was disappointing. For me what makes a book about living in another country interesting is an honest account of every day life which includes the people met and the author and her family. If you are afraid your husband might lose his job and your new friends won't like you if you put them in your book you will probably write a book that isn't very interesting---like this one. If you replace the people with countless statistics and assurances that everybody in Denmark is absurdly happy and into Hygge you have given me a very disappointing book. Later in the book you learn that maybe things aren't so rosy in Denmark after all. That maybe Danes are more Smugge than Hygge.

Helen Russell writes very well, but it's really a shame that this book is really a month by month account of statistics compiled with superficial accounts of their lives added on. I often felt that feelings expressed and events attended were written to sound more interesting than they were.

It isn't a bad book, just a disappointing one.

Now I know why my Danish friends are happy. This book confirms my thought that I need to spend my than two weeks (the longest amount of time that I have ever stayed) in the land of my heritage. Bring out the hygge!

This book strikes a marvellous balance: It is both hilarious AND a thoroughly researched exploration of the Danish model - the good and the bad. Read it if you want to know what's up with those Danes.