Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing Up Overseas in the 21st Century is a non-fiction book by Tanya Crossman, released in August 2016 by Summertime Publishing. See a list of sellers, or view it on Expat Bookshop.

Over 200 million people currently live abroad; of these, more than 50 million are temporary residents, intending to return to their country of origin. Misunderstood explores the impact international life has on the children of such families – while they live overseas, when they return, and as they mature into adults. Similarities in their shared experiences (regardless of the different countries in which they have lived) create a safe space of comfort and understanding. Tanya Crossman introduces this space – the Third Culture – through the personal stories of hundreds of individuals.

In Misunderstood Tanya draws on a decade of experience working with TCKs in Asia, along with hundreds of interviews with TCKs around the world and an original survey of 750 TCKs. Whether you grew up overseas, are raising children overseas, or know a family living abroad, Misunderstood will equip you with insights into the international experience, along with practical suggestions for how to offer meaningful care and support.

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If this topic is new to you (or even if it isn’t!) a good place to begin exploring is my explanation of what “Third Culture” is and why it matters to expat children – read it here.

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