Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-237) and index.
Contents
From innocence to mastery : expatriate stories and the myth of the hero's journey -- The call to adventure : accepting the challenge -- The belly of the whale : stepping into an unknown world -- The magical friend : discovering a cultural mentor -- The road of trials : learning to live with paradox -- The ultimate boon : transforming and enriching ourselves -- The return : making meaning of the experience -- Appreciating the journey : how companies can support and learn from expatriate successes.