Popular European Self-help Books
Find self-help books written by authors from Europe for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (20)
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The Body Keeps the Score : Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. EN
Country: Europe / 
Netherlands
Netherlands
Description:
A pioneering researcher and one of the world’s foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold new paradigm for healing Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Such experiences inevitably leave traces on minds, emotions, and even on biology. Sadly, trauma sufferers frequently pass on their stress to their partners and children. Renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk has spent over three decades work... continue
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The Body Keeps the Score : Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel A. Van der Kolk EN
Country: Europe / Netherlands
Netherlands
Description:
Originally published by Viking Penguin, 2014.
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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning : How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson EN
SwedenDescription:
*The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions* A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a... continue
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The Little Book of Hygge : Danish Secrets to Happy Living by Meik Wiking EN
DenmarkDescription:
New York Times Bestseller Embrace Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) and become happier with this definitive guide to the Danish philosophy of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. Why are Danes the happiest people in the world? The answer, says Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, is Hygge. Loosely translated, Hygge—pronounced Hoo-ga—is a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. "Hygge is about an atmosphere and an experience," Wiking explains. "It is about being with the people we love. A feeling of home. A feeling that we are safe." Hygge is the sensation you g... continue
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The Lost Art of Doing Nothing: How the Dutch Unwind with Niksen by Maartje Willems EN
Country: Europe / Netherlands
Netherlands
Description:
“The best thing about niksen is the absence of a goal. It doesn’t serve a purpose, but it’s wonderful.” Don’t you think it’s time for a break? Plagued—as we are!—by nonstop pings and notifications, we have lost the knack of zoning out. Kicking back. Slacking off. Even when pandemic-induced lockdowns forcibly cleared our calendars, many who thought I’m free! filled their days with Netflix and doomscrolling. How can we reclaim our free time (planned or not) to truly rest and reset? The Dutch have it figured out: with niksen. Perhaps their best-kept lifestyle secret, niksen is the art of doing, w... continue
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The Lost Soul by Olga Tokarczuk EN
PolandDescription:
A beautifully illustrated meditation on the fullness of life for readers of all ages by by Nobel Prize-winning novelist Olga Tokarczuk. "Olga Tokarczuk’s The Lost Soul, an experimental fable illustrated by Joanna Concejo and translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones, resonates with our current moment. . . . What a striking, and lovely, material object it is." —New York Times "The Lost Soul, by Olga Tokarczuk and illustrator Joanna Concejo, is a quiet meditation on happiness, following a busy man who loses his soul. . . It pours a childlike sense of wonder into a once-upon-a-time tale that is already r... continue
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The Treasure of the City of Ladies (The Book of the Three Virtues) by Christine de Pisan EN
ItalyDescription:
Written by Europe’s first professional woman writer, The Treasure of the City of Ladies offers advice and guidance to women of all ages and from all levels of medieval society, from royal courtiers to prostitutes. It paints an intricate picture of daily life in the courts and streets of fifteenth-century France and gives a fascinating glimpse into the practical considerations of running a household, dressing appropriately and maintaining a reputation in all circumstances. Christine de Pizan’s book provides a valuable counterbalance to male accounts of life in the middle ages and demonstrates, ... continue
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There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather : A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) by Linda Åkeson McGurk EN
Description:
Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this “fascinating exploration of the importance of the outdoors to childhood development” (Kirkus Reviews) from a Swedish-American mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children. Could the Scandinavian philosophy of “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children? When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature... continue
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Und jetzt? Der Survival-Guide fürs Leben nach der Schule : Alles, was du wissen musst - von Auslandsjahr bis Zusatzversicherung by Johanna Jadwiczek DE
GermanyDescription:
Endlich mit der Schule fertig – raus ins eigene Leben?! Vielen fällt jetzt auf, was sie alles nicht gelernt haben: Wie kriege ich raus, was ich beruflich machen will? Wie finde ich eine eigene Wohnung oder einen Praktikumsplatz? Was ist ein Dispo-Kredit? Woher bekomme ich eine Sozialversicherungsnummer und wofür brauche ich die? Keine Sorge! Dieser praktische Ratgeber liefert Antworten auf alle Fragen, die junge Erwachsene rund um ihre Zukunft haben. Ob Ausbildung, Führerschein, eigene Wohnung oder Versicherungen: Zahlreiche praktische Tipps in diesem schön gestalteten Handbuch helfen in allen... continue
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Yes to Life : In Spite of Everything by Viktor E. Frankl EN
AustriaDescription:
Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man’s Search for Meaning. Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance of embracing life even in the face of great adversity. Published here for the very first time in English, Frankl’s words resonate as strongly today—as the world faces a coronavirus pandemic, social ... continue