There are many books that describe overseas living, but here are a few we especially recommend We’ve included several that are older but are classics. Some are informative, others insightful and even fun. Check out the reviews on Amazon.com. Also see our Language Aids following Books. For books about specific countries, see the Articles pages.

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Adventures Abroad: Exploring the Travel/Retirement Option by Allene Symons and Jane Parker

A classic. Older, but with real stories of Americans who’ve moved overseas.

Avoiding Prison and Other Noble Vacation Goals: Adventures in Love and Danger by Wendy Dale

It all begins when the author’s parents decide to move to Honduras.

This came out in the 80s. A classic and a collector€s item. By the way, Terhorst is still retired.

Expat: Women's True Tales of Life Abroad (Adventura Travel Series) by Christina Henry De Tessan

A variety of different stories of women transplanted to Mexico, Borneo, Japan, Egypt, England, Croatia and elsewhere.

The Expert Expatriate: Your Guide to Successful Relocation Abroad Moving, Living, Thriving by Melissa Brayer Hess, Patricia Linderman

A practical guide for expatriate employment and family life.

What you need to know if you€re starting to think about becoming an expat by someone who has already tested the waters.

A valuable reference for individuals sent abroad by their employers and those going on their own.

Ride the Wave: A Handbook for the Expatriate Family by Monique Hammond, Thomas Guglielmi

This useful handbook is drawn from one woman€s experiences.

Survival Kit for Overseas Living: For Americans Planning to Live and Work Abroad by L. Robert Kohls

A classic by on one of the best authorities on cross cultural adjustment.

Unrooted Childhoods: Memoirs of Growing Up Global by Faith Eidse and Nina Sichel

Various authors, including Pico Iyer, describe their experiences as third-culture kids.