The Little Book of Lykke :The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People
The Little Book of Lykke :The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People
hardback
Published:
7 September, 2017
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Description
Happiness is just around the corner with this practical guide from happiness researcher Meik Wiking - author of the international bestseller The Little Book of Hygge
Lykke (Luu-kah) (n): Happiness
Meik Wiking understands happiness better than anyone. In his role as Founder and CEO of the world's only Happiness Research Institute, he has travelled the globe interviewing the world's happiest people to discover the key components of happiness.
This captivating read features case studies from Bhutan to Australia, South Korea to Canada, France to Denmark, taking the reader on a happiness treasure hunt. Written in the same warm tone as Meik's phenomenal bestseller The Little Book of Hygge, this easy-to-understand book will change the way you think about how you relate to your neighbours, the rituals around cooking and eating dinner, and when to book your next holiday - and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
This book is the perfect guide on how to survive and navigate the modern world with a smile on your face.
'It is a happy book about happiness, written with a twinkle and packaged with Danish style' (John Helliwell, Economist and Editor of the World Happiness Report)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780241302019 |
| ISBN10 | 0241302013 |
| Number Of Pages | 288 |
| Item Weight | 485 g |
| Product Dimensions | 134 x 184 x 26 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
Prepare to love lykke, the Danish word for happiness and fortune, with The Little Book of Lykke by Meik Wiking, whose Little Book of Hygge sold half a million copies. Wiking goes in search of the real meaning of happiness, and finds it has little to do with wealth. A funny, inspiring read * Psychologies *
Happiness can be elusive even for people who are mentally healthy. Many people, such as those with depression or anxiety who are struggling through darker times, may feel they want to give up the fight. That is why the charming and thought-provoking The Little Book of Lykke could lighten, guide and inspire so many. -- Marjorie Wallace, CEO of SANE mental health charity
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Author's Bio
Meik Wiking founded the world's first Happiness Research Institute in 2013, in Copenhagen, Denmark and is a New York Times and Sunday Times Bestselling author. Meik has been called The Indiana Jones of Smiles and probably the World's Happiest Man by The Times. He is the author of four globally bestselling books which have sold over 2 million copies worldwide: The Little Book of Hygge, The Little Book of Lykke, The Art of Making Memories and My Hygge Home.