Report on the Role of the Spouse in the Foreign Service
Title | Report on the Role of the Spouse in the Foreign Service PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 114 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Diplomats' spouses |
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Report on the Role of the Spouse in the Foreign Service
Title | Report on the Role of the Spouse in the Foreign Service PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 116 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Diplomats' spouses |
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Realities of Foreign Service Life
Title | Realities of Foreign Service Life PDF eBook |
Author | Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide |
Publisher | iUniverse |
Pages | 290 |
Release | 2002-10-08 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9781475909449 |
Mention a diplomatic career and most people imagine high-level meetings, formal dress and cocktail parties. Few stop to think that behind the occasional glitter of official functions are thousands of families facing all the routines and crises of life-births, deaths, childrearing, divorce-far from home, relatives, and friends, in an unfamiliar and sometimes unfriendly country and culture. This book provides reflections and perspectives on the realities of Foreign Service life as experienced by members of the Foreign Service community around the world. The writers share their unvarnished views on a wide variety of topics they care about: maintaining long-distance relationships, raising teens abroad, dealing with depression, coping with evacuations, readjusting to life in the United States, and many others. These are stories from the diplomatic trenches-true experiences from those who have lived the lifestyle and want to share their hard-learned lessons with others. ?If you are new to the Foreign Service, this book will offer insights and practical information useful in your overseas tours and when you return home. Even if you are a seasoned veteran of the Foreign Service, the reports and reflections of others may encourage you to compare and evaluate your own experiences. ? If you (or your partner) are contemplating joining the Foreign Service, this book can serve as a reality check, giving you honest, personal perspectives on both the positive and negative aspects of Foreign Service life. ? If you are a student wondering what the Foreign Service is all about, this book will broaden your knowledge and provide you with an insider's view not found in any textbook.
Realities of Foreign Service Life
Title | Realities of Foreign Service Life PDF eBook |
Author | Patricia Linderman |
Publisher | iUniverse |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0595250777 |
Mention a diplomatic career and most people imagine high-level meetings, formal dress and cocktail parties. Few stop to think that behind the occasional glitter of official functions are thousands of families facing all the routines and crises of life-births, deaths, childrearing, divorce-far from home, relatives, and friends, in an unfamiliar and sometimes unfriendly country and culture. This book provides reflections and perspectives on the realities of Foreign Service life as experienced by members of the Foreign Service community around the world. The writers share their unvarnished views on a wide variety of topics they care about: maintaining long-distance relationships, raising teens abroad, dealing with depression, coping with evacuations, readjusting to life in the United States, and many others. These are stories from the diplomatic trenches-true experiences from those who have lived the lifestyle and want to share their hard-learned lessons with others. If you are new to the Foreign Service, this book will offer insights and practical information useful in your overseas tours and when you return home. Even if you are a seasoned veteran of the Foreign Service, the reports and reflections of others may encourage you to compare and evaluate your own experiences. If you (or your partner) are contemplating joining the Foreign Service, this book can serve as a reality check, giving you honest, personal perspectives on both the positive and negative aspects of Foreign Service life. If you are a student wondering what the Foreign Service is all about, this book will broaden your knowledge and provide you with an insider's view not found in any textbook.
Report on the Concerns of Foreign Service Spouses and Families
Title | Report on the Concerns of Foreign Service Spouses and Families PDF eBook |
Author | Forum of the Association of American Foreign Service Women. Research Committee on Spouses |
Publisher | |
Pages | 110 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | Diplomats' spouses |
ISBN |
Married to the Foreign Service
Title | Married to the Foreign Service PDF eBook |
Author | Jewell Fenzi |
Publisher | Twayne Pub |
Pages | 290 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780805791228 |
Drawn from 170 interviews with the spouses of U.S. diplomats, 'Married to the Foreign Service' offers a compelling account of spirited and courageous women caught up in the dramatic events of this century's global politics.
Diplomacy
Title | Diplomacy PDF eBook |
Author | Martin Florian Herz |
Publisher | Study of Diplomacy Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Political Science |
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