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Abroad in Japan
by Chris Broad
As a long-time subscriber to Abroad in Japan and with a fascination for the country, I had to read this. From Chris's first arrival in Japan, confused and culture shocked to sharing needed to be heard stories with the world. I really enjoyed learning a lot about the culture and country as well as about Chris's journey. And all his thoughts along the way. All the highs and lows of getting to grips living in a brand new unlike home land. All the challenges that Chris pushed through even when he felt like it'd been a terrible mistake.
It was inspiring. It makes me want to get out there into a brand new country myself, try everything even if it scares me. I was intrigued by all the stories and his first years of living there. It felt special to be able to read about his friendships with his fellow teachers, to his mentor and friend Itou sensei to his great friend Natsuki. along the way. He was so authentic, like truly taking a journey into Chris's memories, looking back with fondness and nostalgia, and also a bit of embarrassment. Challenges faced, It showed that dreams don't just come true in a day. They can take years of uncertainty, risks, and pushing on. But you can get there. It's a great book. I enjoyed it a lot.
All I'd say is that the pacing was a little confusing. Most of the book was his experience in his first few years as an English teacher. Unsprisingly, a lot happened and was learnt in this time, but more recent years weren't nearly as detailed. Just a few memories, stories of becoming a content creator and filming. I would've liked to see more about recent years, too. Although I understand that it's a little tough to squeeze so many memories over 10 years into one 300-page book.
Also, I thought some minor details felt a little like a tangent and slightly unnecessary. But I did really enjoy learning about his journey so far in the Land of the Rising Sun.
It was inspiring. It makes me want to get out there into a brand new country myself, try everything even if it scares me. I was intrigued by all the stories and his first years of living there. It felt special to be able to read about his friendships with his fellow teachers, to his mentor and friend Itou sensei to his great friend Natsuki. along the way. He was so authentic, like truly taking a journey into Chris's memories, looking back with fondness and nostalgia, and also a bit of embarrassment. Challenges faced, It showed that dreams don't just come true in a day. They can take years of uncertainty, risks, and pushing on. But you can get there. It's a great book. I enjoyed it a lot.
All I'd say is that the pacing was a little confusing. Most of the book was his experience in his first few years as an English teacher. Unsprisingly, a lot happened and was learnt in this time, but more recent years weren't nearly as detailed. Just a few memories, stories of becoming a content creator and filming. I would've liked to see more about recent years, too. Although I understand that it's a little tough to squeeze so many memories over 10 years into one 300-page book.
Also, I thought some minor details felt a little like a tangent and slightly unnecessary. But I did really enjoy learning about his journey so far in the Land of the Rising Sun.