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| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
David C Pollock; Ruth E Van Reken |
| ISBN: | 9781857885255 1857885252 |
| OCLC Number: | 318412211 |
| Description: | xiv, 306 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Contents: | Where is home? : Erika's story -- Who are "third culture kids"? -- Who are "cross-cultural kids? -- Why a cross-cultural childhood matters -- Why high mobility matters -- Benefits and challenges -- Personal characteristics -- Practical skills -- Rootlessness and restlessness -- Relational patterns -- Developmental issues -- Unresolved grief -- Building a strong foundation -- Dealing with transition -- Meeting educational needs -- Enjoying the journey -- Coming "home" : reentry -- How sponsoring organizations can help -- It's never too late. |
| Responsibility: | David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken. |
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Abstract:
Filled with real-life anecdotes, this title examines the nature of the TCK experience and its effect on maturing, developing a sense of identity and adjusting to one's passport country upon return. This book help third culture kids to discover that they share a common heritage with countless others.
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Growing up as a TCK has been a gift and has significantly shaped my life and work. As I interact with world leaders one day and with those living in refugee camps the next, I continually draw upon my experience of living among different cultures. I am delighted to see the lessons learned from the traditional TCK experience live on in this new edition of 'Third Culture Kids'.--Scott Gration, Maj. Gen. USAF (RET), President Obama's Special Envoy to Sudan Read more...
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