Culture Shock! : Successful Living Abroad : A Parent's Guide

At one time or another, almost everyone has entertained the fantasy of living abroad. In one's dreams, language is no problem, the natives are always friendly, and every day is another adventure in paradise. The reality, however, is quite different--especially for the dependants of people whose careers take them overseas. Suddenly, the tag-along spouse finds him or herself in a strange land, without friends or family, and often without a job. There's a household to be set up and run, social events to be navigated, and often children to be raised--all in a foreign culture whose rules the spouse may be struggling to understand. For those transplanted better halves, help is on the way in Robin Pascoe's Culture Shock! A Wife's Guide. Though Pascoe has obviously written her book with traveling wives in mind, the sound advice she gives is applicable to partners of either sex. From dealing with pre-departure jitters to hiring household help, from making the cultural transition to fighting off boredom, Pascoe's suggestions are equal opportunity. So if your life's partner is about to head overseas for a long-term assignment, get Culture Shock! A Wife's Guide to help ease you over the rough spots of getting adjusted.