Insights and Interviews from the 2014-2018 Families in Global Transition conferences, A Reunion of Strangers and The Worlds Within are no longer available to buy from retailers. However, you can order directly from Summertime Publishing.
Thongs or Flip Flops? Australian kids overseas and what comes next Tanya Crossman & Kath Williams Thongs or Flip-Flops? provides Australian TCKs and Australian families living overseas with everything they need to know in order to thrive long term, no matter what paths they take in life.
Australian kids overseas and what comes next Tanya Crossman & Kath Williams There are about one million Australian citizens living outside Australia, including families with children. Some are sent abroad for work – with DFAT, the ADF, NGOs, multinational companies, or missionary organisations. Others take jobs in their fields outside Australia, and still others move… Read More Thongs or Flip Flops? Coming Soon
Japan Brats: The Youth Who Bridged Opposite Worlds Michael Weddington In 1946, the U.S. Military inadvertently conducted one of the most fascinating social science experiments of the 20th century: They began sending thousands of American children from all over the U.S. to live in lands of recent bitter enemies for years at a time, with their… Read More Japan Brats: Out Now in Print and Digital Editions
Growing Through Transitions 10 Studies for Individuals or Groups Out now in English, Spanish, French and German Amy Casteel und Ruth E. Van Reken Life is filled with transitions. Sometimes they happen in one geographical place. We move from childhood to adulthood, singleness to marriage, health to chronic illness. Other times they occur when we… Read More Life in Motion: in English, Spanish, French and German
“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
Dedicated to kids and families on the move, everywhere Dr Rebecca Bower and Steven Ayling Join Sahana and David as they navigate the waters of change and transition. Delve into their world of hopes, fears and dreams as their journey of self-discovery takes them to unfamiliar places. As you experience their world, we hope that… Read More The Raft That Soared – Out Now!
The virtual 2023 Families in Global Transition Conference will be take place over two days – 29th to 30th April. Check out the FIGT collection here on the Expat Bookshop
From battling bullies to building bridges, my life as a Third Culture Kid It’s not every day you meet a white, blond, Midwest American kid who speaks English with a Japanese accent. FIND OUT MORE…
“An engaging journey of personal transformation through courage, authenticity, and self-love.” Katia Vlachos, author of A Great Move “Part memoir, part self-help book, Badass Abroad is… full of surprising twists, relatable stories, and smart advice. A must-read for every expat spouse.” Olga Mecking, author of Niksen “I’d recommend to every expat accompanying spouse moving abroad… Read More Badass Abroad – the Reviews Are In
FIGT member Sarah Kobrus shares how FIGT’s online conferences have helped her CRAFT a thriving life through the pandemic.