I sat down and read Belinda's book in one sitting. It is well written and engaging. Her childhood experiences in South Africa interspersed with her ch...moreI sat down and read Belinda's book in one sitting. It is well written and engaging. Her childhood experiences in South Africa interspersed with her challenges and conflicts in America give it an added depth. It is about self discovery and tenacity. Keep trying to figure it out and you will... Eventually. I enjoyed following her through the process and you will too. What will she do next?(less)
Voluntary Nomads is about a US Foreign Service family adjusting from one post to the next. It is a highly personal account written by the mother of a...moreVoluntary Nomads is about a US Foreign Service family adjusting from one post to the next. It is a highly personal account written by the mother of a family of four and includes funny, sad, interesting, and anxious anecdotes about their travels and the inevitable challenges of bringing up children in far away places. A good read.(less)
This is a wonderful, easy to read account of life as a Third Culture Kid who, due to her missionary parents, travels constantly between the UK and Ind...moreThis is a wonderful, easy to read account of life as a Third Culture Kid who, due to her missionary parents, travels constantly between the UK and India. It is one of those books, as a TCK, I love to see. It touches on issues a TCK can relate to...confused loyalty, the search for identity, re-entry, friendships. Yet it is not overwhelming or sad. It is upbeat and engaging. Heidi, the author, includes contributions from other TCK's providing an additional layer and perspective. If you are a TCK or interesting in learning about TCK's, this is a book for you.(less)
Apple Gidley's book, Expat Life Slice by Slice, is an engaging story of expatriate life. Apple grew up in Africa and Asia and continued her married ad...moreApple Gidley's book, Expat Life Slice by Slice, is an engaging story of expatriate life. Apple grew up in Africa and Asia and continued her married adult life wandering the globe adjusting from one posting to the next. She addresses the painful challenges of nomadic life as well as the excitement and joy of discovering new places. A good read.(less)
Maggie Myklebust's book, Fly Away Home, reads like a fairy tale. There are no giants or pirates or six handed men but there is love, adventure, confus...moreMaggie Myklebust's book, Fly Away Home, reads like a fairy tale. There are no giants or pirates or six handed men but there is love, adventure, confusion, hope, disappointment, challenge, sorrow, contentment and finally joy. All the elements of a good story. It is a real page turner.(less)
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