The Atlas of Happiness: The Global Secrets of How to Be Happy

by Helen Russell

Overview

A fun, illustrated guide that takes us around the world, discovering the secrets to happiness. Author Helen Russell (The Year of Living Danishly) uncovers the fascinating ways that different nations search for happiness in their lives, and what they can teach us about our own quest for meaning. This charming and diverse assortment of advice, history, and philosophies includes:

• Sobremesa from Spain
• Turangawaewae from New Zealand
• Azart from Russia
• Tarab from Syria
• joie de vivre from Canada
• and many more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762467884
Publisher:	Running Press Book Publishers
Publication date:	05/07/2019
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	478,983
File size:	29 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Helen Russell is a journalist and the bestselling author of The Year of Living Danishly.

Formerly editor of MarieClaire.co.uk, she now lives in Denmark and works as a Scandinavia correspondent for the Guardian, as well as writing a column on Denmark for the Telegraph and features for The Times, The Observer, Grazia, The Wall Street Journal, and the Independent.

Editorial Reviews

★ 05/01/2019

The latest from Russell (The Year of Living Dangerously; Gone Viking) is a tour de force, delivering unique perspectives of people from around the world and advice for how to live a happier life. From experiencing meraki (an introspective expression of care and love) in Greece to azart (passionate risk-taking) in Russia, Russell details how different cultures strive for and experience contentment. Many of the applications center on the feeling of cozy, proposing not only suggestions for more enjoyment but also background into the customs and mind-sets of the global community. VERDICT Highly recommended.

Library Journal

"This attractive, intriguing book-chock-full of colorful illustrations and breezy, informative essays-will be enjoyed by all, young or old."—-BookPage

From the Publisher

Helen Russell’s enthusiasm is infectious as she tours the globe to identify what makes people happier. Her tone brims with a sense of mischief, optimism, and earnest authenticity. Russell is careful to explain that she is not concentrating on the world’s happiest places but is creating a catalogue of cultural customs on how to live a good life. At times, the concept is stretched to a point of discomfort—vodka drinking in Russia or anything in Syria, given their horrendous civil war. And while it would be too much to expect Russell to perfectly pronounce all 30 happiness concepts—only three are English—it is a bit problematic to hear one that you do know but do not recognize due to its mispronunciation. A.B. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

JULY 2019 - AudioFile

Helen Russell’s enthusiasm is infectious as she tours the globe to identify what makes people happier. Her tone brims with a sense of mischief, optimism, and earnest authenticity. Russell is careful to explain that she is not concentrating on the world’s happiest places but is creating a catalogue of cultural customs on how to live a good life. At times, the concept is stretched to a point of discomfort—vodka drinking in Russia or anything in Syria, given their horrendous civil war. And while it would be too much to expect Russell to perfectly pronounce all 30 happiness concepts—only three are English—it is a bit problematic to hear one that you do know but do not recognize due to its mispronunciation. A.B. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

JULY 2019 - AudioFile