Third Culture Kid Experience: Growing up among Worlds

Name: Third Culture Kid Experience: Growing up among Worlds
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ISBN: 9781857882957

ISBN-10: 1857882954

ISBN-13: 9781857882957

Edition: 2nd 2001

Authors: David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken

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In this publication, the authors explore the experiences of those who have become known as third culture kids (TCKs) - children who grow up or spend a significant part of their childhood living abroad.

Book details

List price: $19.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Publication date: 3/26/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 334
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Foreword


Acknowledgments


Introduction



A Beginning Word




The Third Culture Kid Experience



Understanding the World of TCKs



Where Is Home? Erika's Story



Who Are "Third Culture Kids"?



Why a Cross-Cultural Childhood Matters



Why High Mobility Matters



The TCK Profile



Benefits and Challenges



Personal Characteristics



Practical Skills



Rootlessness and Restlessness



Relational Patterns



Developmental Issues



Unresolved Grief



Maximizing the Benefits



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


Appendices



Adult Third Culture Kid Survey Results



Writings by Adult Third Culture Kids


Resources and Bibliography