Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition: Growing up among worlds

Van Reken, Ruth E.; Pollock, Michael V.; Pollock, David C.

ISBN 10: 1473657660 / ISBN 13: 9781473657663

Published by Nicholas Brealey, 2017

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.1473657660.A

Synopsis:

The absolute authority on Third Culture Kids ("TCKs") for nearly two decades.

About the Authors: David C. Pollock worked with TCKs and adult TCKs for more than twenty years and logged thousands of miles conducting seminars and conferences for TCKs, their parents, and sponsoring organizations.

Ruth Van Reken, D.Litt, h.c. was born in Kano, Nigeria as a second generation Third Culture Kid (TCK) and is the mother of three now adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd eds., and author of Letters Never Sent, her personal journaling seeking to understand the long-term impact of her cross-cultural childhood in addition to many articles and other book chapters. For forty years, Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of cross-cultural mobility on individuals, families, and societies. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition (FIGT)and Vice-President of the Governing Board of Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN). In 2019 she received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Wheaton College for her work in this field. Learn more at: www.crossculturalkid.org.

Michael V Pollock MEd is an educator, speaker, consultant, and third culture coach with over 3 decades of experience in education, cross-cultural transition, and Third Culture care. An adult TCK himself and son of David Pollock, Michael grew up between the US and Kenya and married the daughter of US medical workers to Sierra Leone. Together, they raised three TCKs between China and the US.
In 2012, Michael founded and directs DARAJA, a not-for-profit advocating for and providing robust wellness resources for third culture families, children, and adult TCKs. Michael sees ATCKs poised as "connectors" and leaders of positive change. Over his many years in this field, he has contributed both writing and images to various TCK focused magazines and compiled books. Learn more at https://www.darajatck.org/

Bibliographic Details

Title: Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition: Growing up ...
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable
Edition: 3rd Edition