Expat Life Books
Recommended Books on Expat Life & Related Matters
📚Title: "Moving Out, Working Abroad and Keeping Your Sanity” By Karen Blau (The Digital Nomad & Expat Mentor Book 1) 🎉Why I recommend it: This book blends practical advice with the emotional realities of moving abroad—like dealing with loneliness, identity shifts, and career pivots. Karen speaks from experience, offering real-life insights and "you’ve got this" energy that feels like a supportive expat big sister. A great mindset-reset for expats feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. ✅ Great for: UK expats, solo movers, and anyone combining relocation with remote work or self-employment. Perfect if you're doing this without a corporate relocation package or support system.
📚 Title: "The Art of Coming Home” By Craig Storti 🎉Why I recommend it: A thoughtful guide on reverse culture shock, identity, and the emotional rollercoaster of expat transitions. A must-read for long-term expats. ✅ Great for: Mental health, identity, and transitions
📚 Title: "Thriving Abroad: The Definitive Guide to Professional and Personal Relocation Success” By Louise Wiles 🎉Why I recommend it: Combines personal development with relocation logistics. Practical and psychological—perfect for professionals moving solo or with families. ✅ Great for: Dual-career expats and career-driven relocations
📚 Title: "Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-America World” By Suzy Hansen 🎉Why I recommend it: Offers deep insight into how living abroad changes your worldview. More of a memoir-meets-analysis book—philosophical but grounding. ✅ Great for: Deeper emotional/identity exploration