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A Portable Identity: A Woman's Guide to Maintaining a Sense of Self While Moving Overseas
A Portable Identity A Woman's Guide to Maintaining a Sense of Self While Moving Overseas Author:Debra R. Bryson, Charise M. Hoge A Portable Identity, written by two former expatriate women who are also counselors, educates and empowers women to take charge of the changes that result from an overseas posting. The most profound change a woman will experience when she moves overseas in support of her husband's career is within herself,to her own sense of identity. With two,t... more »hree,or more years of an overseas assignment, a woman is faced with the formidable task of creating a life for herself in an unfamiliar country. Unlike any other book about overseas living, this book explains with clarity,candor and compassion, how a woman's identity is affected at each stage of the move. Through practical exercises and inspiring stories,the authors demonstrate how expatriate life offers a unique opportunity for personal growth. By using a model they developed called "The Wheel", the reader learns to shape her identity in a way that honors her sense of self while also allowing her to become more adaptable to change. The result is a more succesful overseas experience and a "portable" identity that can thrive away from home.« less