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The Little Book of Lykke: The Danish Search for the World's Happiest People: A practical guide to happiness from the bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge Hardcover – 7 Sept. 2017

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From the author of the international bestseller The Little Book of Hygge

Lykke (Luu-kah) (n): Happiness

It's easy to see why Denmark is often called the world's happiest country. Not only do they have equal parental leave for men and women, free higher education and trains that run on time, but they burn more candles per household than anywhere else.

So nobody knows more about happiness - what the Danes call lykke - than Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and author of the bestselling sensation The Little Book of Hygge. But he believes that, whilst we can certainly learn a lot from the Danes about finding fulfilment, the keys to happiness are actually buried all around the globe.

In this captivating book, he takes us on a treasure hunt to unlock the doors to inner fulfilment. From how we spend our precious time, to how we relate to our neighbours and cook dinner, he gathers evidence, stories and tips from the very happiest corners of the planet. This is the ultimate guide to how we can all find a little more lykke in our lives.

Meik Wiking is the CEO of The Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and is one of the world's leading experts in happiness. Committed to understanding happiness, subjective well-being and quality of life, Meik works with countries across the world to discover and explore global trends of life satisfaction. Only someone absolutely dedicated to happiness sits in coffee shops across the world counting peoples' smiles!

His first book, The Little Book of Hygge, became an international bestseller and will soon be published in 31 countries.

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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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It's easy to see why Denmark is often called the world's happiest country. Not only do they have equal parental leave for men and women, free higher education and trains that run on time, but they burn more candles per household than anywhere else.
So nobody knows more about happiness - what the Danes call lykke - than Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and author of the bestselling sensation The Little Book of Hygge. But he believes that, whilst we can certainly learn a lot from the Danes about finding fulfilment, the keys to happiness are actually buried all around the globe.
In this captivating book, he takes us on a treasure hunt to unlock the doors to inner fulfilment. From how we spend our precious time, to how we relate to our neighbours and cook dinner, he gathers evidence, stories and tips from the very happiest corners of the planet. This is the ultimate guide to how we can all find a little more lykke in our lives.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0241302013
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin; 1st edition (7 Sept. 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780241302019
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241302019
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.4 x 2.7 x 18.5 cm

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Customers find this book insightful and thought-provoking, bringing new information about happiness lessons. They describe it as an easy read that's very funny, with one customer noting it's a wonderful addition to Hugge. Customers appreciate its value for money and consider it a great gift option.

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Customers find the book insightful, thought-provoking, and worth-while for happiness lessons, bringing new information about the Danish approach to life.

"...world this book gives you a starting platform to review and rearrange your life so you can feel a little freedom and room to breathe - if you dare." Read more

"...funny and intelligent read that will offer a different perspective on the key factors that contribute to our happiness daily and long-term...." Read more

"...Is not a little ironic? So yes, the concept of the book is good, you can take wonderful lessons, but putting Denmark in a pedestal, specially..." Read more

"Fantastic and insightful book with loads of great research. I felt uplifted every time I read a section on the train home...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and pleasant, with one customer noting it's written in an engaging style.

"Lovely book, makes you understand that it's ok to daydream, to have unusual interests and hobbies, that you can be happy by doing and living in a..." Read more

"...increase happiness is fantastic and makes this book not only a pleasure to read but also a practical guide, that other books aim to do and fail at...." Read more

"The book is very lovely to read and it’s the kind of reading everybody should read...." Read more

"The book itself is an easy reader and lives on the coffee table for a quick flick through every now and then...." Read more

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"I would seriously urge you to get this book if you want an enjoyable, funny and intelligent read that will offer a different perspective on the key..." Read more

"...It’s definitely a pick me up and funny at times. The perfect present for the people you care about. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed :)" Read more

"It’s ok for a quick read . It’s uplifting - but a bit superficial ." Read more

"This was such an enjoyable read. Short, snappy, funny and insightful. A great book to dip in and out of, guaranteed to spark thought and positivity...." Read more

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"...Brings a lot of new information, also somewhat funny. I found a lot of added value and is a different reading for the everyday non-fiction...." Read more

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Customers find the book comforting, with one mentioning it feels good to hold, and another noting it's a wonderful addition to the Hugge series.

"...Learnt new things to try which I do find very comforting and looking forward to trying out other new experiences...." Read more

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Ginger Tess
Tips for happiness
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2017
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Lovely book, makes you understand that it's ok to daydream, to have unusual interests and hobbies, that you can be happy by doing and living in a simpler way. Interesting law of jante - you are no better than us basically - highest ranking technology, fastest cars, biggest promotion don't make you a better person. Look for happiness in other places and in other ways. So I'm off to enjoy my candles, bike rides, and things that make me happy and different from everyone else. In this stressed and crazy world this book gives you a starting platform to review and rearrange your life so you can feel a little freedom and room to breathe - if you dare.

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I would seriously urge you to get this book if you want an enjoyable, funny and intelligent read that will offer a different perspective on the key factors that contribute to our happiness daily and long-term. The small tips and suggestions for realistic changes that can be made to our daily lives to help increase happiness is fantastic and makes this book not only a pleasure to read but also a practical guide, that other books aim to do and fail at. I read this book cover to cover, and will definitely be re-reading it again.

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Natália Baffatto
Pink-coloured glasses with Denmark way too much and no exploration of topics like high suicide rates
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The book is very lovely to read and it’s the kind of reading everybody should read. There are really interesting things that challenge the status quo. The only things that annoy me in the book is the fact that they hide the fact that also in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries the suicide rate is higher than most of other countries and they do not explore that. For example, Danes are the 7th in the rank that use more antidepressives in a list of OECD countries, and the author does not explore that, saying that this number means that they only have less stigma with mental health. Like, what? But it also means that the population is very depressed! And it’s exactly the opposite data of being the happiest country in the world. Whilst the author put the United Kingdom always “not ideal” compared to Denmark, for example, Finland, Sweden and Denmark have much more higher suicide rates amongst their population than the UK. Other thing: the author mentions about the fact that students are not ranked in school and no-ranking is a form of happiness. However, the whole book is a ranking! They rank Denmark all the time. Is not a little ironic? So yes, the concept of the book is good, you can take wonderful lessons, but putting Denmark in a pedestal, specially uncovering suicide rates and other facts, is not ideal. The book has pink-coloured glasses with the country way too much. Take care with that! Scandinavians have a good philosophy of life, but clearly something is wrong, and the book does not explore, as naturally would not fit with its subject.

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Fiona E.
Lovely uplifting book - everyone should read it!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2018
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Fantastic and insightful book with loads of great research. I felt uplifted every time I read a section on the train home. It is easy to get stuck in your routine and forget the great things you have in your life and the great people you share it with. I am happier because I have read this book and will definitely be putting some of the lessons into practice and sharing them with others. Everyone should read this book, it will make the world a better place. By writing this book, Meik has shone light into the world. Please publish more!! :)

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Buy this book, you won’t be disappointed
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2018
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I absolutely love this book! It explains lots of ways on how to live an happy and simple life and it makes me feel good about myself. It’s definitely a pick me up and funny at times. The perfect present for the people you care about. Buy it, you won’t be disappointed :)

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This ISN'T about personal happiness
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 January 2023
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This nicely written book didn't bring anything to the table for me.
I DID learn that I'd be happier if I believed that my Government spent my tax money for our mutual benefit. And it told me a lot about what makes Groups or Communities happier. But I feel it failed to address much in the realm of Personal Happiness.
Oh, and although I've finished the book, Kindle says I've only read 77% of it - the remainder is credits, acknowledgments and suchlike.

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This was such an enjoyable read. Short, snappy, funny and insightful. A great book to dip in and out of, guaranteed to spark thought and positivity. Pass it on to others!

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Beautiful Book
Reviewed in Australia on 12 January 2025
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This little book is so pretty and a delight to read. Would also make an amazing little gift.

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表紙のデザインが好き
Reviewed in Japan on 21 April 2022
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内容は日本語版で読みました。こちらの英語版は、本棚のインテリアとして購入。日本の書籍とはまた違う楽しさがあります。

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Excellent Reading.
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Loved everything about this!
Reviewed in the United States on 9 August 2019
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Loved this book! I like the approach and the comparative stats and the thoughtful suggestions and commentary that follow. I saw a few reviews about how it goes into politics; and it does (in a way; it discusses differences in policies across countries) but for a purpose. He highlights things that different governments are doing and how they impact the happiness of that country (or lack of). Because unfortunately a lot of that stuff impacts your level of stress and it might be worth changing for a happier world. So I think it’s important to mention. They look at why Denmark has been the happiest country in the work, and a lot of it is government policies and programs that serve the public, on top of just the culture. There are however many other things that contribute to happiness included here. It’s not all politics! I love the art and his writing style is beautiful. This has a permanent place on my shelf.

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