Maria Foley brings up an important topic in her blog "Can previous expat experience help with adjustment?" This really hit home. When I moved to Norway 4 years ago, I had already lived in 9 countries. Yet, I found Norway to be the toughest transition I'd ever made.

In this age of instant travel and international exposure, it is no wonder that more and more individuals from different cultures are meeting and falling in love. These cross-culture couples are defying all traditions of homogeneity in race, culture and language. I myself am the product of a mixed-culture marriage...

Here is a short list of ten great books for the expat. I could add dozens more, but have to admit that I don't have many of these. I guess I'll have to head out to the local bookstore, to Amazon or to the library to get hold of them!