Expat life's joyful complexities and stark revelations.
If you've ever pondered what it's like to uproot your life for a spouse's career, "Travails of a Trailing Spouse" offers a candid peek into that world. It's more than a tale of relocation; it dives into the intricate social fabric of expat communities, the personal upheavals one faces, and the unexpected consequences of a life less ordinary. As you follow Sarah's journey of self-discovery and the vibrant cast of characters she meets along the way, you might find yourself reflecting on your own choices and what it means to truly find your place in the world.
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ISBN: 9789814747547
Authors:
Stephanie Suga Chen
Publisher: Straits Times Press
Date of Publication: 2018-01-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.18
(rated by 162 readers)
Description
The adventure starts when Sarah’s husband, Jason, is offered a position at a university in Singapore. Sarah, a successful lawyer in the US, quits her job and the couple say their farewells, and, with their two children, fly off to a new country, a new condo, and a completely new life. The country is easy enough to adapt to (though the prices of some things? Jaw-dropping!) and Sarah and Jason soon meet the other expats in the condo. There’s Carys, the teacher, and good-looking Ian; Ashley, who keeps her apartment freezingly air-conditioned, and Chad, her amiable husband; Sara, who, like Sarah and Jason, is Asian-American, and John, who travels often for work. The couples form a close-knit group, and their evenings are soon filled with poolside barbecues, Trivia Nights, dinners, drinks and more drinks. But is it time to put the brakes on the craziness when Jason and Chad are arrested after a pub brawl? Why, with such a fantastic lifestyle, is Sarah starting to feel listless? When will Sara’s brave front finally crack? Who’s that woman in the lift with Ian? And what secret is Carys keeping from her friends? Not a simplistic novel of one-dimensional characters, Travails of a Trailing Spouse will strike a chord with anyone, expat or not, who has ever
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Expat life's joyful complexities and stark revelations.
If you've ever pondered what it's like to uproot your life for a spouse's career, "Travails of a Trailing Spouse" offers a candid peek into that world. It's more than a tale of relocation; it dives into the intricate social fabric of expat communities, the personal upheavals one faces, and the unexpected consequences of a life less ordinary. As you follow Sarah's journey of self-discovery and the vibrant cast of characters she meets along the way, you might find yourself reflecting on your own choices and what it means to truly find your place in the world.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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