Unpack

A guide to life as an expat spouse

Lana Wimmer & Tanya Arler

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As an expat spouse, how do you choose the right home for your family, transition your kids to a new country and school, adjust to a new culture, and build a whole new network of friends?
 
Expat spouses face many questions, and this book is designed to offer straightforward answers. Written by two expats – with over 15 international moves between them – you’ll find inspiration and wisdom to handle your expat dilemmas.
 
Get reading to discover time tested advice that will transform your expat experience into a truly amazing adventure. It’s all right here for you to enjoy, so start Unpacking! 

Exhale expats, you have the experts on your side! This wonderfully organized gem of a book is full of practical ideas, encouragement, wisdom, and humor to help you proceed with confidence through an international move and beyond.

Kate Casey, ​LPC, JD
​Autumn Ridge Counseling and Wellness

This book and pragmatic guide for the whole relocation process hits the nail on the head. Most importantly it sheds much needed light on one of the crucial factors of global mobility and relocation – the spousal situation.

Håkan Rantakeisu
Founder of Grow Internationals 

A thorough and sensitive look at expat life which provides caring and practical advice allowing expat spouses and families to thrive. Hats off to the authors for sharing their vast experiences and valuable lessons learned.

Lisa Kessler, PhD, RD
​Interim Dean, Huntley College of Agriculture 

An absolute primer to easily reference along your sometimes bumpy road to expat living. While no one will ever be an expert at transitions, this book is a valuable tool to help gauge your expectations and emotions as you transition through your cycle of mobility in your expat life style.

Becky Henderson
​CLO Coordinator US Embassy Oman