Category: Book Reviews

Books are not judged by their covers but by the things their readers say about them. Find out just how good these books really are.

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Beneath a Borrowed Sky – Courageous, Moving and Deeply Though-Provoking

16th July 2026

“A book that those who have grown up – or lived as adults – among many cultures will find emotionally moving and deeply thought-provoking.” Ruth E. Van Reken, author and co-founder of Families in Global Transition “A courageous, beautifully wrought account of what it means to search for home.” Megan C. Norton-Newbanks, author “Gives language… Read More Beneath a Borrowed Sky – Courageous, Moving and Deeply Though-Provoking

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The Connected Mobile Family – What the Experts Say

19th March 2026

The Connected Mobile Family: a rigorous framework that identifies the challenges of global living and then tackles them head-on—with 55 pragmatic and instantly usable tools. Tools that have the power to change the lives of globally mobile families everywhere. “One of the most practical and insightful expat resources I’ve come across.” Chris O’Shaughnessy Author of Arrivals,… Read More The Connected Mobile Family – What the Experts Say

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Sink Then Swim – What the Experts Say

30th November 2025

How to survive life’s most stressful situations when living abroad “Warm, wise and wonderful … with the unique ability to make the complex simple.” Damian Hughes, Sunday Times best-selling author “An invaluable resource for navigating challenges abroad.” Anastasia Aldelina Lijadi, PhD, Vice President of Families in Global Transition “An honest, practical, and deeply human guide to… Read More Sink Then Swim – What the Experts Say

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On Swallows’ Wings – Powerful and Gripping

30th April 2025

“This powerful, gripping and beautifully written story shines like a beacon on the hill, calling us to remember that it is not our outer circumstances that ultimately shape us but our willingness to look within and find the blessing of redemption that can also come.” Ruth Van Reken, author, founder of Families in Global Transition

— Book Reviews, New Releases, Summertime and Springtime —

The ChrisLin Method – What the Experts Say

2nd April 2024

A step-by-step guide to facilitating lasting transformation, presented in a practical, clear and approachable way, The ChrisLin Method deserves a prominent place in any practitioner’s toolkit. “A book I refer back to again and again.” Fiona Eaton, Integrative Counsellor, Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (accredited) “The book you have been waiting for… whether you are a… Read More The ChrisLin Method – What the Experts Say

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The Raft That Soared – What the Experts Say

21st November 2023

“A welcome addition to the world of global mobility. Needs to be a standard tool for educators and parents alike to use with the children in their care.” Ruth Van Reken, co-author of Third Culture Kids “As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), parent of TCKs and TCK educator I can say unequivocally how excited I… Read More The Raft That Soared – What the Experts Say