Homeward Bound: A Spouse's Guide to Repatriation

by Robin Pascoe, Kirsten Thogersen (Afterword), Carlanna Herzog (Foreword by)

Like the move overseas, the move home relies on a solid and stable person to act as the emotional touchstone in order to help everyone else in the family through re-entry shock. That someone is typically the spouse. Homeward Bound is a repatriation reality check to help spouses create new, meaningful lives when they return from abroad.

Genres: Nonfiction

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

ROBIN PASCOE is the author of five books about global living and a new memoir "The Carry-On Imperative: A Memoir of Travel, Reinvention & Giving Back." She has never been awarded a scholarship, a fellowship, an honorary degree, or a prize for her writing, her volunteerism, or her philanthropy. She did, however, win Best Girl Camper 1966 at Camp Kadimah, probably for her bubbly personality. At the age of sixty, after stepping back as the Expat Expert, Pascoe joined her husband and son to create a brand for their family’s wildly successful global education company, Maple Bear. Now, in her so-called retirement, she is helping out with another family project, fighting climate change in rural Costa Rica at an environmental education not-for-profit founded by her daughter. She currently divides her time between two paradises: magical Costa Rica and beautiful British Columbia, Canada.

Reviews

[Sian Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must read for anyone repatriating. It is over 20 years old now but still very relevant and on topic. It gives some great insights and food for thought. Will definitely be referring back to it

[Sanju · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the information doesn't apply, but she's tried to be fairly comprehensive. It isn't rocket science, but it is nice to read all in one place. And, there are a few things we might have forgotten and this book is a good reminder. The heads' up may come in valuable as experienced expat/repats have told me that Pascoe has been on the nose about a few of the pitfalls to watch out for. I have a feeling this one will sit on my bedside table for a few months at least.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will be moving back to the US in 6 months, but decided to read this book now rather than when I was caught up in the process of repatriation. This will be my second time repatriating and I wish I had read this the first time. Ms. Pascoe is right on when she talks about challenges you will face. I highly recommend this book to the entire expat community.

[Lois]

Some useful tips for me with the big move home.