By David Harakal

Flourishing Across Cultures

Moving to a new country? Overwhelmed by your task list? Weary of living some place far from home?

Flourishing Across Cultures removes your fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Find clear, actionable steps for each phase of your transition and guidance to overcome the challenges of living abroad long term.

No other book provides action-oriented advice for every step on your journey and helps to enjoy a robust life in a new culture. Bullets with bold keywords replace a sea of words and anecdotes, making this a user-friendly resource to return to as your needs change and difficulties develop.

Flourishing Across Cultures is your “Cliff’s Notes” for moving to and living in a different culture.

Part One

• Managing expectations with friends and family
• Suggestions for what to take and what to leave
• Travel tips, including what to do when you land
• Pacing your integration into a new culture
• Deciding when to leave and when to stay

Part Two

• Navigating day-to-day life complicated by an unfamiliar culture
• Staying holistically healthy
• Encouragement and guidance for singles, married couples, and parents
• Managing team dynamics
• Leading a team
• Packing advice based on millions of miles of travel to scores of countries

Do not settle for endurance when you can thrive.

In Flourishing Across Cultures, you will find advice based on suggestions from people in various life phases and overseas tenures—learn from their successes and failures!