Product Description

An eagerly awaited new edition of the guide that has become essential reading for anyone moving overseas. Personal stories from the authors dozens of years abroad - as well as the experience of countless expats worldwide - help prepare people for the exhilarating and daunting tasks of establishing a life far from home. Includes an important new chapter on safety, including expert advice on preventing identity theft and responding to terrorist threat and, for the increasing numbers going solo, guidance on networking and establishing a home.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #240628 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
The Expert Expat can help simplify, untangle and enrich what will be one of the greatest experiences of your life! --From the Foreword by Alma Powell, wife of former US Secretary of State Colin Powell

Moving abroad to live and work with family in tow is not easy, even when you have done it several times before. Linderman and Hess have covered all corners in this newly updated and expanded edition of The Expert Expat, which now includes invaluable information on safety and security and advice on moving with children that is bang up to the minute. --Jo Parfitt, author, writer and speaking specialising in expatriate living

Even more comprehensive than the first edition! Readers will benefit from the newly expanded chapters, especially the one exploring the challenges fo relocating third culture kids. The authors offer terrific advice on raising global nomads in the 21st Century. --Robin Pascoe, author of Raising Global Nomads

About the Author
Melissa Brayer-Hess is Deputy Director of Crisis Management Training at the Foreign Service Institute Leadership and Management School. Patricia Linderman is the associate editor of Tales From a Small Planet a website about expat life.

Customer Reviews

A must-have on any expatriate's bookshelf
A must-have on the bookshelf of any future or current expatriate. With wisdom, insight, experience, and brimming with optimism, it covers all the bases from the practical to the emotional of moving and thriving abroad. You can't go wrong as this "Dr. Spock for Expatriates" steers you through all the important decisions you will need to make and helps you consider things you might otherwise overlook. I especially liked the sections on children, culture shock, and spouses. One feature of this book that I particularly enjoyed was that it was loaded with relevant anecdotes from expatriates from all over the world living in all sorts of countries.

Packed With Knowledge!
Melissa Brayer Hess and Patricia Linderman's indispensable book covers all the practical aspects of adjusting to life in a foreign country. They pay particular attention to factors that can help or hinder an expatriot's adjustment. Every chapter includes short, personal sidebars recounting the experiences of those who've lived and worked abroad, an addition which brings the book to life with insightful, useful and often hilarious detail. We recommend this book to anyone who is considering relocation to another country. To be at home anywhere on the globe, supplement it with a couple of books about the specific country where you are going. Pay attention to the advice about planning ahead, then get your shots, tuck your passport in your pocket and head for the airport. (Don't forget to pack this book; you may need it for re-entry.)

Basic Guide
This book is very basic and general, so would only be helpful if you are quite open to where you may re-locate to. It didn't really tell me anything I didn't all ready know, so I'd save your money and buy an area specific book from the Explorer range.