Third Culture Kids

The absolute authority on Third Culture Kids ("TCKs") for nearly two decades.

In this 3rd edition of the ground-breaking, global classic, Ruth E. Van Reken and Michael V. Pollock, son of the late original co-author, David C. Pollock have significantly updated what is widely recognized as The TCK Bible. Emphasis is on the modern TCK and addressing the impact of technology, cultural complexity, diversity & inclusion and transitions. Includes new advice for parents and others for how to support TCKs as they navigate work, relationships, social settings and their own personal development.

Specific updates:

• A second PolVan Cultural Identity diagram to support understanding of cultural identity
• New models for identity formation
• Updated explanation of unresolved grief
• New material on 'highly mobile communities' addressing the needs of people who stay put while a community around them moves rapidly
• Revamped Section III so readers can more easily find what is relevant to them as
• Adult TCKs, parents, counselors, employers, spouses, administrators, etc.
• New stages and needs tool that will help families and organizations identify and meet needs

Greater emphasis on tools for educators as they grapple with demographic shifts in the classroom.

About the Author

David C. Pollock worked with TCKs and adult TCKs for more than twenty years and logged thousands of miles conducting seminars and conferences for TCKs, their parents, and sponsoring organizations.

For over thirty years Ruth E. Van Reken has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to globally mobile families. She is also seeking to understand how lessons learned from the TCK experience can transfer to others raised among many cultural worlds for various reasons. Ruth is also the author of Letters Never Sent, multiple other writings and co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition.

Michael V. Pollock is the founding director of Daraja, a TCK care and development initiative. He served on the board of Families in Global Transition for two years and currently serves on the board of "I Am a Triangle". Michael is a certified teacher and coach and holds a Master's in Education from Loyola University. He and his wife raised three TCKs in China and returned to the US in 2012.