Misunderstood: The impact of growing up overseas in the 21st century

by Tanya Crossman

Overview

Over 200 million people currently live abroad; more than 50 million are temporary residents, intending to return to their country of origin. Misunderstood explores the impact international life can have on the children of such families - while they live overseas, when they return, and as they mature into adults. Similarities in their shared experiences (regardless of the different countries in which they have lived) create a safe space of comfort and understanding. Tanya Crossman introduces this space - the Third Culture - through the personal stories of hundreds of individuals. Whether you grew up overseas, are raising children overseas, or know a family living abroad, Misunderstood will equip you with insights into the international experience, along with practical suggestions for how to offer meaningful care and support.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781909193857
Publisher:	Summertime
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Pages:	382
Sales rank:	414,911
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

Foreword, Introduction, 1-The Basics, 2-Different Experiences of TCK Life. 3-Transition and Grief, 4-Goodbye and Hello, 5-The Inner Lives of TCKs, 6-The Future for TCKs, Global Contributions, Glossary, Bibliography, Resources, About the Author

Editorial Reviews

"If I were moving overseas with my kids today, this is the book I'd want in my hand luggage." - Kay Bruner, MA LCP, author, As Soon As I Fell.

"It's hard to imagine a more thorough - or more thoughtful - treatment of the dynamics of being a TCK." - Craig Storti, Director of Communicating Across Cultures.

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