Synopsis: Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That's down to one thing: hygge.
'Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight...'
You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right.
Who better than Meik Wiking to be your guide to all things hygge? Meik is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. In this beautiful, inspiring book he will help you be more hygge: from picking the right lighting and planning a dinner party through to creating an emergency hygge kit and even how to dress.
Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy and has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world.
My Grandpa Andersen (my Mom's side) was an immigrant from Denmark when he was 19. Over the years as I grew up we often visited and spent time with him and Granny. We would play games, talk and have lots of fun. As I was reading this book I kept realizing how many activities that we did that went along with the Danish way and was really hygge. I have also visited Denmark and I was able to recognize some of the places they were talking about. This book was a fast read as I was able to get through the audio book in a little over 3 hours. It was a good read and I would recommend it.
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