Summary:
The book provides guidance for expatriates and travelers on re-adjusting to their home culture after living abroad, addressing the psychological and practical challenges of repatriation. It offers strategies for dealing with reverse culture shock and integrating experiences from abroad into one's life back home.
Key points:
1. Reverse Culture Shock: Storti notes that coming home can be harder than leaving because returnees don't expect the tough readjustment. They may feel out of place and frustrated as their own culture seems strange.
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