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Tables of Contents for The Third Culture Kid Experience
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
xi
 
Acknowledgments
xix
 
Introduction
xxi
 
David C. Pollock
A Beginning Word
xxv
 
Ruth E. Van Reken
Section One---The Third Culture Kid Experience
Part I--Understanding the World of TCKs
Where Is Home? Erika's Story
5
14
Who Are ``Third Culture Kids''?
19
18
Why a Cross-Cultural Childhood Matters
37
22
Why High Mobility Matters
59
18
Part II--The TCK Profile
Benefits and Challenges
77
14
Personal Characteristics
91
16
Practical Skills
107
14
Rootlessness and Restlessness
121
10
Relational Patterns
131
14
Developmental Issues
145
20
Unresolved Grief
165
20
Section Two---Maximizing the Benefits
Building a Strong Foundation
185
14
Dealing with Transition
199
16
Meeting Educational Needs
215
22
Enjoying the Journey
237
8
Coming ``Home'': Reentry
245
12
How Sponsoring Organizations Can Help
257
12
It's Never Too Late
269
50
Appendices
Appendix A Adult Third Culture Kid Survey Results
289
16
Appendix B Writings by Adult Third Culture Kids
305
14
Resources and Bibliography
319