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A Portable Identity is an interactive book with practical exercises and inspiring stories. It is designed to be a companion and guide for the woman who wants to know how her identity is affected at each stage of the move, from pre-departure to arrival, and while living overseas. The book also explains why the thoughts and feelings she may experience as an expatriate spouse are normal within the context of so much change, and how she can use the steps of The Wheel to shape her identity in a way that honors her sense of self while living in a foreign country and culture, as well as during repatriation. A Portable Identity is essential reading for military, corporate, non-governmental organization, missionary, and foreign service spouses. By learning how to take charge of change, a spouse can make choices for a happier and more meaningful life overseas. The result is a more successful transition to life abroad and a more portable identity that can thrive away from home. A Portable Identity is also a valuable resource for professionals, including human resource managers, international relocation specialists, employee assistance professionals and therapists. The book provides them with critical information that they can utilize to better assist the accompanying spouse during an international move...","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49891440492817,"sku":"CIN0976568209G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50130406342929,"sku":"GOR004711234","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52333076906257,"sku":"NLS9780976568209","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0976568209.jpg?v=1786113650"},{"product_id":"portable-identity-book-debra-r-bryson-9781999880897","title":"A Portable Identity","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens to your sense of self when your life is totally in flux?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you move abroad to support your partner's career, the most profound change you experience is internal-shifting your sense of self.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether it's your first international move or your fifth, \u003cem\u003eA Portable Identity\u003c\/em\u003e is your essential companion for understanding and navigating the emotional, psychological, and cultural impact of global transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revitalized edition blends timeless wisdom with fresh insights for our interconnected world. 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