- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Authentic Media (16 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1932805834
- ISBN-13: 978-1932805833
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.6 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 329,843 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Just like a space shuttle struggles and strains to re-enter the earth's atmosphere, so those returning from living overseas can find themselves confused and in a state of panic at coming "home." While people anticipate that going overseas will require major changes in their lifestyles and thinking, few anticipate the difficulties they will face upon return.Intended to aid the re-entry process, this encouraging, and insightful book deals with these important subjects: - adapting to the passport culture- identifying areas of potential struggle- dealing with the emotional challenges- relocation finding a new job, a new place to live, learning the social mores- teenagers returning is not coming home it is leaving home- facilitating a smooth transition for those on the receiving endExpatriates, missionaries, mission executives, mission pastors, mission communities, and supporters interested in easing the re-entry experience will benefit greatly from this book.
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From Len Clift:
This book sets out many of the struggles and conflicts encountered by workers and their families as they come to grips with re-entry into a culture which once they knew but which on their return seems to represent a whole set of different values and perceptions from the ones which they had become used to while living in their work place overseas.
Almost every overseas worker will empathise with the author's statement of disconnect encountered upon returning home. Old friends with their incomprehension of life in a different culture reflected in the classic line `You must be glad to be home'. The recipient of this statement is usually going through a mental struggle adjusting to the fact that this is home and not that distant community which they have just left. Which is truly home? Knell goes to some length in addressing this and other similar issues which confront the returnee.
She uses useful measurable indicators to help people gauge their state of mind and needs at this difficult time of readjustment. Using the indicators in the book helps one to evaluate emotions, mental stability and acceptance of different values.
The inclusion of chapters on debriefing sets a standard to sending agencies on how they should approach returnees. It is a challenge to agencies to seek the correct tools to assist in the stages of transition.
Another positive aspect of the book is that almost a third of the chapters deal with the needs of children and young people. I have heard many young friends overseas express the sentiments presented in this book and therefore know that the content of these chapters present an area of real need which should be addressed by parents and sending agencies.
As a recent returnee myself I found myself using the measurable indicators in the book and re-evaluating myself anew having read many of the questions raised by the author.
This book is a must read for returnees, their friends, supporters and the sending agencies. It provides people with understanding and with the tools to overcome the challenges of re-entry.
This book sets out many of the struggles and conflicts encountered by workers and their families as they come to grips with re-entry into a culture which once they knew but which on their return seems to represent a whole set of different values and perceptions from the ones which they had become used to while living in their work place overseas.
Almost every overseas worker will empathise with the author's statement of disconnect encountered upon returning home. Old friends with their incomprehension of life in a different culture reflected in the classic line `You must be glad to be home'. The recipient of this statement is usually going through a mental struggle adjusting to the fact that this is home and not that distant community which they have just left. Which is truly home? Knell goes to some length in addressing this and other similar issues which confront the returnee.
She uses useful measurable indicators to help people gauge their state of mind and needs at this difficult time of readjustment. Using the indicators in the book helps one to evaluate emotions, mental stability and acceptance of different values.
The inclusion of chapters on debriefing sets a standard to sending agencies on how they should approach returnees. It is a challenge to agencies to seek the correct tools to assist in the stages of transition.
Another positive aspect of the book is that almost a third of the chapters deal with the needs of children and young people. I have heard many young friends overseas express the sentiments presented in this book and therefore know that the content of these chapters present an area of real need which should be addressed by parents and sending agencies.
As a recent returnee myself I found myself using the measurable indicators in the book and re-evaluating myself anew having read many of the questions raised by the author.
This book is a must read for returnees, their friends, supporters and the sending agencies. It provides people with understanding and with the tools to overcome the challenges of re-entry.
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Been on a mission trip? You need this book.
15 July 2007
Format:Paperback
Best book on re-entry for missionaries that I have read. Especially great sections for TKC (Third Culture Kids, formally called MKs). Excellent for someone returning to home, to church, friends, and family receiving them. Easy read. Right on target. Should be in every mission pastor's library.
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