[.ca] Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Successful Relocation ... (ISBN 1857883209)

Packed with Knowledge!:
Melissa Brayer Hess and Patricia Linderman's indispensable book covers all the practical aspects of adjusting to life in a foreign country. They pay particular attention to factors that can help or hinder an expatriot's adjustment. Every chapter includes short, personal sidebars recounting the experiences of those who've lived and worked abroad, an addition which brings the book to life with insightful, useful and often hilarious detail. We from getAbstract recommend this book to anyone who is considering relocation to another country. To be at home anywhere on the globe, supplement it with a couple of books about the specific country where you are going. Pay attention to the advice about planning ahead, then get your shots, tuck your passport in your pocket and head for the airport. (Don't forget to pack this book; you may need it for re-entry.)

Moving Abroad.... That's a horse of a different color.:
So you got that dream job.... London, Tokyo, New Delhi, Pretoria? When you get there, you discover that you're "Not in Kansas any more." Trust me, I have done it five times, a move abroad is not like moving across the state or across the country. Suddenly you are far fom home, far from the people and things you know and love, and everything seems to work just a little bit differently. And if you think it is bad for you, just ask your spouse and kids.... Nevermind, Linderman and Hess do a great job of helping you with all the concerns that you might have in your move. This book sets forth the good, the bad, the ugly, and the funny in an international move. Even if you are lucky enough to have a corporate move-planner to assist you, this book is a gem to help you get ready psychologically for the move and what comes afterwards.

Just Buy It ! ! ! What a great find ! ! ! !:
I have been sifting through a bewildering melange of books on the subject of relocation which meander without direction or substance. I have the long held hope of an international re-assignment. This is the first book that addresses the anamoly of not knowing the answers, as one does not know the correct questions to ask. It is a fun to read and you will be grateful for the information laced with humor and a fundamental zest for adventure. It is little wonder that Alma (Mrs. Colin) Powell wrote the forward. Buy it...NOW!!!!

Great start to overseas living:
A very impressive book -- soup to nuts for the first time overseas employee and his/her family members. The practical outlook, first-hand stories and positive attitudes of the authors will provide a huge advantage to those who follow their guidance. For those of us who frequently serve in overseas postings, it also offers important reminders of things we may be taking for granted, and overlooking.

Business Executive Recommends This One:
"The Expert Expatriate" - I wish I had this useful guide when I was planning my first foreign assignment! But even after moving abroad, I found the book to be very helpful. And it is a favorite at home and in the office. A great read and a good reference book. Robert Davis Business Executive Eastern Europe