A review by theseasoul
Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth E. van Reken, David C. Pollock

challenging hopeful informative inspiring slow-paced

3.5

|| 3.5 ⭐️ ||

An excellent resource for TCKs, MKs and those who love & support them. Through the very thorough research put together in this book, I was able to understand the roots of some of my feelings, behaviours and coping strategies that often arise from growing up in a different culture. It offers plenty of tools for transition to and from cultures, and is also helpful in processing grief as an adult TCK.

I enjoyed reading the stories of other TCKs sprinkled throughout the book; it really broadened my perspective on the many diverse shapes a TCK’s life can take.

It did become a little tedious some of the time, especially with a few longer sections that I felt didn’t apply to me as much.