A Pearl Worth Diving For: My Life Abroad in the Unapologetic City of Shanghai

by Daisy Bugarin

With the wind screaming in her ears and the rain dripping down her face, author Daisy Bugarin looked up at the headlights of an oncoming motorbike. Was this really how her life in Shanghai would end? Two years ago, she could have never imagined that saying goodbye would hurt this much. A Pearl Worth Diving For focuses on the trials and triumphs of living abroad. Join Bugarin on the adventures and misadventures of life as a foreigner and understand what it truly means to be a member of the global community. In this book, you will hear from people who have lived abroad for decades and learn from their experiences. You’ll discover the insider mindset and how to connect to your new community in a meaningful way. Enjoy stories such  

Going to school as a foreigner in JapanRaising third-culture kids in the horn of AfricaDiscovering life off autopilot in Chinese Venice A Pearl Worth Diving For is a nonfiction book that speaks to overseas professionals and expat-hopefuls who want to understand how one can love another country like home and make the most of their time abroad.

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 29, 2021

Reviews

[Pbondarenko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring and beautifully written, "A Pearl Worth Diving For" provides a collection of fascinating anecdotes from the perspective of Daisy Bugarin, an extremely perceptive and determined young woman, as she details her struggles and victories from her decision to drop everything and relocate. This book immediately drew me in, transporting me to the heart of Shanghai, where I felt challenged to think about how I would react in the face of similar situations that Bugarin experienced. I was deeply touched by Bugarin's reflections on issues such as wealth disparity, relationships, tolerance, adaptation, and academic pressure in urban China. Bugarin is frank in her writing, and I was impressed by her ability to embrace Chinese culture without hesitation and quickly learn what it means to be an immigrant and expat. I would highly recommend this book to people of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of whether they have plans to work or live abroad. My favorite book of the year.