{"product_id":"un-hygge-emily-peterson-9788797580646","title":"Un-Hygge: The Not-So-Cozy Realities of Living in Denmark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinking of moving to Denmark?\u003c\/b\u003e Dreaming of cozy \u003ci\u003ehygge\u003c\/i\u003e evenings, fairy-tale streets, and the world's happiest people? \u003cb\u003eThink again.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the polished image lies the side of Denmark most guidebooks leave out-from endless bureaucracy and a brutal housing crunch to social isolation and cultural walls that few expats ever see coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this eye-opening book, you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- What \"work-life balance\" really looks like in practice-and why the reality may not match the hype\u003cbr\u003e- Why finding housing feels like a competitive sport, with high costs and fierce competition for every apartment\u003cbr\u003e- The hidden rules of Danish social life-and how even friendly expats can struggle to connect\u003cbr\u003e- How to navigate a welfare system that's far from as simple as it seems, from healthcare to childcare\u003cbr\u003e- The surprising power of \u003ci\u003eJanteloven\u003c\/i\u003e-the cultural code that shapes ambition, success, and belonging\u003cbr\u003e- The cultural paradoxes of modern Danish life-where ideals of equality meet resistance to change\u003cp\u003eWith humor, empathy, and candid insights, \u003cb\u003eEmily Peterson shares what no one tells you about life as an expat in Denmark\u003c\/b\u003e. In \u003ci\u003eUn-Hygge: The Not-So-Cozy Realities of Living in Denmark\u003c\/i\u003e, she reveals the truths she learned the hard way-the unspoken struggles that hide behind the \u003ci\u003ehygge\u003c\/i\u003e myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Expats and immigrants trying to make Denmark home\u003cbr\u003e- International students facing culture shock\u003cbr\u003e- Curious Danes who want to see their country through new eyes\u003cbr\u003e- Anyone fascinated by the hidden side of Nordic life\u003cp\u003eIf you're preparing to move, already living in Denmark, or just curious about what lies beyond the \u003ci\u003ehygge\u003c\/i\u003e myth, \u003cb\u003ethis book will entertain, inform, and challenge everything you thought you knew about Denmark\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the real Denmark-where the glow of candles meets the cold realities of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emily Peterson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8797580643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788797580646\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hygge House Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d","brand":"Emily Peterson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48089127649535,"sku":"9788797580646","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_eb922588-e0ea-40b3-b358-95be12d6ca34.jpg?v=1769108340","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/un-hygge-emily-peterson-9788797580646","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}