A Portable Identity is the accompanying spousersquo;s definitive guide to success during international relocation. The most profound change a woman will experience when she moves overseas in support of her husbandrsquo;s career comes from within herself; to her own sense of identity. With two; three; or more years of an overseas assignment; a woman faces the formidable task of creating a life for herself in an unfamiliar country. Unlike any other book about overseas living; A Portable Identity explains with clarity; candor; and compassion how global relocation affects the accompanying spousersquo;s identity at each stage of the move ndash; from pre-departure to arrival; while living overseas; and during repatriation or future moves. The book also explains why the thoughts and feelings she may experience as an expatriate spouse are normal within the context of so much change; and how she can shape her identity in a way that honors her sense of self while living in a foreign country and culture. The authors are two former expatriate spouses who are also counselors and life coaches specializing in relocation for over twenty years. With practical exercises; inspiring stories; and The Wheel; an innovative model for taking charge of change; a spouse can make choices for a happier and more meaningful life overseas. The result is a successful transition to life abroad and a more ldquo;portablerdquo; identity that can thrive away from home. A Portable Identity is essential reading for military; corporate; non-governmental organization; missionary; and foreign service spouses. The book is also a valuable resource for professionals; including human resource managers; international relocation specialists; employee assistance professionals and therapists. The book provides them with critical information that they can utilize to better assist the accompanying spouse during an international move. A Portable Identity has received rave reviews from around the world and is recommended reading by the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW).
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Satisfied.By Jeanine LopettI am a fan of Mary Brooks Pickens works. I had expected the book to be heavier with assumed content. It changed after turning a few pages. In the middle of the book there are monotone pictures of historical garments on unknown and forever known people. The illustrations are black and white; nice to look at (vintage + classy) and it reads like a dictionary; not an encyclopaedia. There are so many names or history behind garments Id taken for granted; little considered; or was unexposed to until this book. It is true; there is no pattern breakdown. However; there are some great descriptions for hand-sewing that are both standard and highly unusual. I cant imagine I wont refer to it again and again until it falls apart someday. I do recommend this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good.By Sabatha SalgadoThis book cover all. Very good.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent resourceBy CustomerThis book was a gift for my sister-in-law; who was preparing a fashion show of vintage clothing left by her mother and others in a small town in coastal Maine. She found the book a core resource for her commentary;