Forced to Fly: An Anthology of Writing That Will Make You See the Funny Side of Living Abroad: By Expatriate...

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Joanna Parfitt

Forced to Fly

An Anthology of Writing That Will Make You See the Funny Side of Living Abroad: By Expatriate...

Joanna Parfitt

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Summertime Publishing
05 September 2012

Living & working abroad; Humour collections & anthologies

"Everyone knows that laughter is the best medicine, but Forced to Fly is more than a collection of funny stories about the seeing the funny side of the day to day blunders we all make. It is packed with stories that resonate with anyone who has lived abroad Its opening chapters, written by experts, counsellors and real-life expats who have struggled with culture shock, will provide support and advice to guide you through any dark patches. When the first edition came out I had no idea that it would find its way into corporate goodie bags for relocating employees, nor that people would call me up, saying, ""Help, my daughter-in-law has just moved to Dubai and is not doing so well. Can you send her a book, please?"" In this second edition, we have added a chapter on emotional resilience in addition to more than 20 new stories for you to enjoy from new writers such as Jack Scott, whose memoir, Perking the Pansies, has been shortlisted for the Polaris prize and the hilarious Debbie Fletcher, author of Bitten by Spain. Blogger contributors AdventuresInExpatland, DisparateHuisvrouw, WordGeyser and IWasAnExpatWife make this a thoroughly modern version of an old favourite. ""A must-have book for expats everywhere. A unique mix of practical advice and funny stories that everyone will relate to."" Toni Summers-Hargis, author of Rules, Britannia and blogger at Expat Mum - http://expatmum.blogspot.com 'I would love to have had it with me when I left home ten years ago for the first time."" Laura J Stephens, author of An Inconvenient Posting, an expat wife's memoir of lost identity - www.laurajstephens.com ""Delightfully relevant. A cleverly crafted collection of expatriate stories and advice, including the good, the bad and the hilarious side of international living. Perfect for global nomads looking to feel connected through shared experiences."" Alison Cavatore, Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Global Living Magazine - www.globallivingmagazine.com"

Edited by: Joanna Parfitt
Imprint: Summertime Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9781904881414
ISBN 10: 1904881416
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 05 September 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Editor Jo Parfitt has run her own business since she was 25, largely because she is a serial entrepreneur and cannot survive without the variety provided by being self-employed. After 10 years living and working abroad, she and her husband returned to England in 1997 and Summertime Publishing was born. In 2005 they moved to The Hague. She have developed a business based on writing, publishing, mentoring and teaching what she knows. She know how to write, how to publish, how to run a business despite international moves, how to network and how to live abroad. She finds countless opportunities to change lives through her writing, teaching, speaking and mentoring and loves nothing more than to 'share what I know to help others to grow'.

Reviews for Forced to Fly: An Anthology of Writing That Will Make You See the Funny Side of Living Abroad: By Expatriate Authors Everywhere

"""A must-have book for expats everywhere. A unique mix of practical advice and funny stories that everyone will relate to."" Toni Summers-Hargis, author of Rules, Britannia and blogger at Expat Mum - http://expatmum.blogspot.com 'I would love to have had it with me when I left home ten years ago for the first time."" Laura J Stephens, author of An Inconvenient Posting, an expat wife's memoir of lost identity - www.laurajstephens.com ""Delightfully relevant. A cleverly crafted collection of expatriate stories and advice, including the good, the bad and the hilarious side of international living. Perfect for global nomads looking to feel connected through shared experiences."" Alison Cavatore, Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Global Living Magazine - www.globallivingmagazine.com"