Re-Entry: Making the Transition from Missions to Life at Home

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Summary: Essential!
Review: I always keep many copies of this book and give it out to everyone! It is perfect for both short-term missionaries and career missionaries who are returning home to the US.
Returning home is such a challenge, and most of the issues one faces unfortunately are all to common. It is wonderful to read this book and realize you aren't alone, that people have the same experiences. Believe me, you aren't the only one!

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Summary: Great Book for People Returning Home
Review: We just returned from Russia when my father gave me this book, and said, 'read it'. That was good advice.

Returning from an extended period in a foreign country can be a difficult experience. This book describes problems you can fall into, and how to avoid them.

It talks about how people fail to notice you've even been gone. Or don't seem to care that much what you did. When you understand these are common experiences, it helps those problems become a lot less personal.

Overall, we've applied the principles of this book, and haven't experienced most of the 'reverse culture shock' that many do. And we've been home nearly a year now, so we'll probably do okay.

Good book to give a returning, or retiring missionary, as a gift.