{"product_id":"spouses-of-the-world-bullet-dodging-behind-diplomatic-glamour-9781913163013","title":"Spouses of the World: Bullet Dodging Behind Diplomatic Glamour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiplomats and their families live a truly global life constantly on the move. It can be a rewarding journey full of challenges and dramas. It can also be a traumatic experience, which is rarely discussed. \u003cstrong\u003eThe glamorous, exciting but often dangerous world of diplomatic life is brought to life by Linn Eleanor Zhang in this compilation of experiences by diplomatic spouses, from fourteen countries across four continents, who sometimes risk their lives following their hearts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis moving book, written by diplomatic spouses around the world, reveals the unexpected highs and lows of lives lived in the service of their country, relocating often, travelling constantly and facing unexpected dangers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiplomatic spouses deal with the realities of life in war zones, in countries ravaged by pandemic or poverty, or in unfamiliar and intimidating big cities. \u003c\/strong\u003eThey are expected to present an unruffled face to the world as they support their diplomat, sometimes at great cost to themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpouses of the World, Bullet Dodging Behind Diplomatic Glamour\u003c\/em\u003e offers unique insight into the life of the diplomatic spouse and includes forewords by prominent figures in the diplomatic world: Marina Wheeler QC; Lady Amanda Barton, Philip McAuliffe, Markku Keinänen, Tiina Soini, Jonathan Sweet, Janet Whitelaw Smith and Mojca Stropnik. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImages are contributed by the spouses themselves and by award-winning photographer Margarita Mavromichalis. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZhang, Linn Eleanor:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dr Linn Eleanor Zhang is Lecturer at Loughborough University London researching expatriates, migrants and global workers from gender, language, and identity perspectives. She has published her research widely in academic journals such as 'Gender, Work \u0026amp; Organization', the 'Journal of World Business', and 'International Business Review'. Her book about expatriates' work lives, 'Managing Expatriates in China: A Language and Identity Perspective', is published by Palgrave Macmillan London. 'Spouses of the World' is associated with her research project 'Gender and identity in a turbulent space and time' funded by British Academy\/Leverhulme Small Research Grants.","brand":"Sabrestorm Stories Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449026154770,"sku":"9781913163013","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d9bd68f2-c7e2-49a8-bcbf-f3918dcacfd8.jpg?v=1729742622","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/spouses-of-the-world-bullet-dodging-behind-diplomatic-glamour-9781913163013","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}