Northern formula of happiness. How to live, so that the whole world is envious
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Anu Partanen was born and raised in Finland. She was a successful journalist and was not going to leave her homeland ... until she married an American and changed her house to a quick and noisy New York.
The Scandinavian model of society minimizes all forms of dependence, people from each other, children from parents subordinate to employers. In the American - the opposite. The author is sure: Finland is not an ideal, but why is it considered the happiest country in the world?
Studying the principles of Scandinavian life, Partanen tells why happiness is not to stand out from the crowd, how to live measuredly without a constant chase for large and what is needed to be an optimist.
How do Finns manage to be so independent of people, work and external circumstances?
Why do they prefer not to stand out from the crowd?
How do they manage to be ambitious specialists and good parents at the same time?
Why do the Scandinavian fathers share maternity leave with mothers?
Why are they so gullible?
Why is Finland called the country of well -being?
Is it true that the Finns can use a cardboard box as a crib?
Does the countries of Northern Europe even have dark sides?
Journalist Anu Partanen was born in Finland, and then moved to America. Despite the fact that Finland is considered the happiest country in the world, the author is sure: her homeland is not perfect. But comparing life in Finland with other countries, Partanen has no doubt: everyone has something to learn from the Scandinavians, except Sisu, craving for justice and equality.
Reviews:
"The bold and charming book Partanen permeates a sense of pride in their native country and sincere concern of the American middle class problems, and its perception of American problems looks very accurate." - Booklist
This is a wonderful, encouraging book about how American society could become, and not through the adoption of the North European "socialist" model, but adhering to the values that allow citizens of the Northern European countries to enjoy a greater degree of freedom and equality than existing in America of our days. The whole world was once inspired by an American dream. Anu Partanen shows how to find her again. " - Robert Reich, Honorary Professor of the Department of Public Administration of the University of California in Berkeley
"Which of us did not dream of staying in the Scandinavian paradise after a week of walking around museums and cafes? I always. But as in an old joke: do not confuse tourism with emigration. Scandinavia is not only Hugge, buns and candles in cloudy weather. In the book you will find insider information about the two world leaders of most research and ratings - the USA and the countries of Northern Europe. What should power do? What is the secret of the Finnish pedagogical miracle? What is hiding behind an American dream? What will happen if you give custody of life to the state? Thanks to the author for the bold questions and difficult answers that have developed in a multifaceted picture and determined my choice. " - Anna Dobrovolskaya, entrepreneur, founder Le Village, expert on Scandinavian decor
The Scandinavian model of society minimizes all forms of dependence, people from each other, children from parents subordinate to employers. In the American - the opposite. The author is sure: Finland is not an ideal, but why is it considered the happiest country in the world?
Studying the principles of Scandinavian life, Partanen tells why happiness is not to stand out from the crowd, how to live measuredly without a constant chase for large and what is needed to be an optimist.
How do Finns manage to be so independent of people, work and external circumstances?
Why do they prefer not to stand out from the crowd?
How do they manage to be ambitious specialists and good parents at the same time?
Why do the Scandinavian fathers share maternity leave with mothers?
Why are they so gullible?
Why is Finland called the country of well -being?
Is it true that the Finns can use a cardboard box as a crib?
Does the countries of Northern Europe even have dark sides?
Journalist Anu Partanen was born in Finland, and then moved to America. Despite the fact that Finland is considered the happiest country in the world, the author is sure: her homeland is not perfect. But comparing life in Finland with other countries, Partanen has no doubt: everyone has something to learn from the Scandinavians, except Sisu, craving for justice and equality.
Reviews:
"The bold and charming book Partanen permeates a sense of pride in their native country and sincere concern of the American middle class problems, and its perception of American problems looks very accurate." - Booklist
This is a wonderful, encouraging book about how American society could become, and not through the adoption of the North European "socialist" model, but adhering to the values that allow citizens of the Northern European countries to enjoy a greater degree of freedom and equality than existing in America of our days. The whole world was once inspired by an American dream. Anu Partanen shows how to find her again. " - Robert Reich, Honorary Professor of the Department of Public Administration of the University of California in Berkeley
"Which of us did not dream of staying in the Scandinavian paradise after a week of walking around museums and cafes? I always. But as in an old joke: do not confuse tourism with emigration. Scandinavia is not only Hugge, buns and candles in cloudy weather. In the book you will find insider information about the two world leaders of most research and ratings - the USA and the countries of Northern Europe. What should power do? What is the secret of the Finnish pedagogical miracle? What is hiding behind an American dream? What will happen if you give custody of life to the state? Thanks to the author for the bold questions and difficult answers that have developed in a multifaceted picture and determined my choice. " - Anna Dobrovolskaya, entrepreneur, founder Le Village, expert on Scandinavian decor
Author:
Author:Partanen Anu
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Politics & Social Science
- Category:Psychology
- Category:Reference books
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Series:
Series: Hugge. Cozy books about happiness
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-107186-8
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