This literary memoir explores the reasons why ""Kristen"", an Australian expatriate and others from western countries, choose to live and work in a very different culture to their own and the challenges they face in China. Although there have been discussions about the challenges faced through East to West migrations, the literature about West to East migrations is meager. Yet these migrations are becoming more frequent due to the fact that people's work increasingly involves a global role. Shanghai Rumours
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PART I: THE JOURNEY: SHANGHAI Prorogue: Memories Into the Exotic Expat Trauma Ghosting Tide Prayers The Apartment Homebound Transitions Anxieties Retrospection PART II: ADELAIDE Restless The Departure Bound Unbound New Growth PART III: THE SHADOW JOURNEY: SHANGHAI Introduction Early Days: 2012 The Teacher: Grace The Artist: Isla The Strategists: Sophie The Strategists: Thomas The Entrepreneurs: AmeLia The Entrepreneurs: James andMillie The Architect: Damian The Writers: Deng The Writers: Liam The Writers: Siri PART IV: THE RETURN Closure Reflections Epilogue: Shanghai,as a Catalyst andWhy they don't Want to Go Home! REFERENCES Specific Non-Print General
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Shanghai Rumours - An Expatriate's Journey to China and Beyond