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The Little Book of Hygge

The Danish Way to Live Well

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The Little Book of Hygge

By: Meik Wiking
Narrated by: Meik Wiking
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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Little Book of Hygge, written and read by Meik Wiking.

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.

Denmark Personal Development Personal Success Political Science Politics & Government Happiness Feel-Good Inspiring
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Amazing narration and the book gave me a sense of hygge to listen to on busy and usually stressful commutes, however - 4 star rating as some of the content is a little repetitive and perhaps to some, the Danish way of living is not possible in their home. All in all, I have been wanting to read this book for several years but decided the audiobook could be more calming and I am not disappointed with my decision.

Very lovely sentiment but a little repetitive

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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and learning what Hygge is, how to achieve it and the overall impact it has on happiness. I also enjoyed the scientific aspects and the many stories sprinkled throughout. Thanks!

Thoroughly enjoyed

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A WONDERFUL Hygge book! Loved listening to & used ideas like soup cook-off! Thank you! 👍

Loved great happiness suggestions

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Great explanations, this book has inspired me to create hygge for my own life.

I want more Hygge in my life!

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If you’re looking for a thorough book on how to Hygge then this is it. I own the hard copy but this is a great listen and even better that it is narrated by the author.

One of the best books about Hygge

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