This book on cross-cultural re-entry addresses the issues most expatriates and their families face upon returning to their home country. The book is divided into three parts – the first for expatriates, the second for their children (TCKs), and the third for those receiving them.
Most people moving overseas for the first time expect to experiences culture shock and other difficulties when they move to a new country. They may not expect the confusion and panic that happens when they move “home.” This little book addresses these challenges: adapting to the passport culture, identifying areas of potential struggle, dealing with the emotional challenges, relocation, finding a new job and a new place to live, teenagers, returning is not coming home it is leaving home, and facilitating a smooth transition for those on the receiving end.
Author Marion Knell has traveled and worked with families overseas, especially in the Arab world. She works as a family cross-cultural consultant with business, humanitarian and Christian companies by preparing both adults and children for international assignments and debriefing them upon their return.