I am counting both of these books as 1 because they are very similar in topic. The topic: how the Nordic counties operate. Specifically comparing them to the “civilized” western county of the US (year of Living Danishly compares the UK as well).
Both books present the Nordic counties and how they operate. They both elaborate on what makes these counties function for the average citizen. And present their ideas on why said counties are always at the top of the world happiness index, and why the US is not in the top 10. Things simple as: investing in its citizens, not having medical systems that make citizens regret going to the doctor, making people take time off to keep them productive, giving parental leave, and other concepts I can only have in my most extravagant dreams about the US and working/living here.
To give a bit more context: Year of Living Danishly is a happiness book as well, but I never had so much culture shock as I did when I first read it. It follows the Author moving to Denmark and her emotions and reactions having the culture shock as well, has a lovely ending as well.
The Nordic Theory of Everything is more facts, more details and less focus on the author. However, reading this book made me disappointed in the US more. It does a better job of comparing all the countries, not just Denmark or Finland
Read this and share it with anyone thinking about how happy their country makes them
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