Third Culture Kids

Third Culture Kids: The Experience Of Growing Up Among Worlds

This book explores the experiences of those who have become known as “third culture kids” (TCKs) – children who grow up or spend a significant part of their childhood living abroad. Rich with real-life anecdotes from TCKs, this is one of the first books to fully examine the nature of the TCK experience and its effect on maturing, developing a sense identity, and adjusting to one’s “passport country” upon return.

David Pollock and Ruth Van Reken give readers an understanding of the challenges and benefits of the TCK life and provide practical suggestions and advice on maximising those benefits. For many TCKs, this book will be their first opportunity to discover that they share a common heritage with countless others around the world.