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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9781602643734
ISBN: 1602643733
Label: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
Manufacturer: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 132
Publication Date: April 15, 2009
Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
Studio: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
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Product Description:
Cultural misunderstandings, crazy and dangerous situations, inter-cultural friendships, love and disappointment and the excitement of exploring. "Crossing Borders" tells the story of living and becoming an adult in a foreign country away from friends and family. This narrative is not a simple travel log of pondering curiosities, it unites the weirdest, most interesting and funniest experiences from twelve years living abroad. The story starts out with the author's experiences of his first adventure in the heart of Europe-in German speaking Austria. Dreams of going to study at the Viennese Academy of Music go up in smoke when the protagonist fails the entrance exam. The protagonist not only ends up living in a mountain village in the Alps, but also discovers traits and virtues in his new Austrian friends that he never thought possible. From almost getting shot in Cairo, having his bride kidnapped on their wedding day, to getting blackmailed by a Moroccan snake charmer, each chapter takes the reader on an extraordinary cultural trip, a book for anyone who likes to travel, whether in their mind or reality.
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This book was widely enjoyed by everyone I know that has read it. Crossing borders is, without a doubt, a piece of my heart and soul. Should you choose to buy the book, I would like to thank you very much and would love your feedback on it! Just go to a search engine and put in my name and you will find my website, Ferris Guitar, where I can always be reached. Looking forward to hearing from you Take Care!
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Michael Ferris' book is a nice and easy read, particularly if you are interested in the situation described (an American studying in Austria, only to stay there for good, finding friends and a partner and learning about different types of intercultural contact - American, Austrian, Arabic mostly). As an Austrian regularly meeting people from abroad I enjoyed reading about the outsider's perspective on Austrian culture. The book combines narration and reflection and the author manages to create stereotypes ... Read More
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Crossing Borders is a captivating book that was so hard to put down. Michael Ferris takes you on an amazing journey of his life experiences oversees. An inspirational story from his struggles and cultural mishaps to achieving his dreams. I would highly recommend this book.
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