Christopher O’Shaughnessy on the Value of Empathy
Christopher O’Shaughnessy, author Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-between talks about the value of empathy in the TCK/Expat conversation.
Christopher O’Shaughnessy, author Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-between talks about the value of empathy in the TCK/Expat conversation.
Not only did Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-between make me think critically about my third culture experience, but it also helped me understand the roots of my emotions and my reactions to change. As a TCK, I highly recommend this book to other third culture kids, as well as any parent, family member, or friend… Read More Highly Recommended to TCKs
For anyone about to depart on a life of adventure – aka, their first expat posting – this book is an essential read! More on Goodreads…
The most distinctive feature of O’Shaughnessy’s book is that it updates the TCK identity and frames it within the 21st century. Whereas original research into TCKs emerged before the era of Facebook, Twitter, and social media, this book addresses previous research and connects it to the present technological era, making the content even more applicable.… Read More Review of Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-between