Michael V. Pollock – författare

'This book is the 'bible' for anyone who wants to understand the blessings and the curses of growing up multiculturally' -Wm. Paul Young, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The ShackIn this third edition of the ground-breaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original co-author, David C. Pollock have significantly updated what is widely recognized as The TCK Bible. Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity & inclusion and transitions. Includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings and their own personal development. Specific updates:· A second PolVan Cultural Identity diagram to support understanding of cultural identity · New models for identity formation · Updated explanation of unresolved grief · New material on 'highly mobile communities' addressing the needs of people who stay put while a community around them moves rapidly · Revamped Section III so readers can more easily find what is relevant to them as Adult TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc. · New stages and needs tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet needs · Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom

THE UPDATED BESTSELLING GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING IDENTITY, BELONGING, AND LIFE BETWEEN CULTURES - NOW IN ITS FOURTH EDITION"e;How do we develop our identity when growing among so many worlds?"e;The 'bible' for anyone who wants to understand the blessings and curses of growing up multiculturally There is no single answer, just as there is no single, cookie-cutter, cross-cultural childhood. Yet those who grow up between cultures often share common feelings, experiences, and ways of viewing the world. By exploring these shared experiences and understanding how a cross-cultural upbringing shapes identity, we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and those around us.In this 4th edition of the global classic on Third Culture Kids (TCKs), Ruth E. Van Reken, Cynthia Green, and Michael V. Pollock expand the conversation beyond the traditional TCK experience to include a wider range of cross-cultural childhoods. This significantly updated resource includes more international stories than ever and features new discussions on identity formation, belonging, loss & grief, resilience, and the value inherent in cross-cultural childhoods.Whether you're a Third Culture Kid yourself, a parent, educator or caregiver wanting to better understand the often-invisible cross-cultural layers, this book will help you to uncover the value, challenges, and possibilities of a childhood lived across many borders.Inside you'll: Understand what it means to be a Third Culture Kid and how cross-cultural experiences shape identityExplore themes of cultural connection and finding one's place in the worldRecognise and navigate the experiences of loss, transition, and grief common to internationally mobile livesBuild resilience and gain a deeper appreciation of the strengths developed through a cross-cultural upbringingEmbrace the opportunities that come from living among multiple worldsMake sense of your own story by finding strength in the many kaleidoscope facets of your own identity, regardless of which corners of the world you may call home.