Sunday, September 20 2026
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Culturally Fluid Mom and Author Sam Frearson-Tubito Writes About ‘The True Meaning of Home’

John Liang 95 0

Sam Frearson-Tubito’s “Beneath a Borrowed Sky: One Woman’s Search for the True Meaning of Home” is a memoir about home, belonging and the lifelong search for somewhere — and someone — to belong to.

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Maybe You’re One of Us.

Elleyne Aldine 75 0

The world has spent your whole life asking where you’re from. We’re more interested in asking who you’ve become. Maybe you’ve lived in three countries. Maybe your family tree stretches across continents. Maybe you grew up translating for your parents. […]

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'The House of the Spirits' (Photo courtesy Amazon Studios)

The New Spanish-Language Adaptation of Adult TCK Isabel Allende’s Novel ‘House of the Spirits’ Will Have a More ‘Authentic’ Vibe

John Liang 265 0

While acclaimed author and Adult Third Culture Kid Isabel Allende’s novel “The House of the Spirits” had been adapted into a Hollywood film in 1995, it had certain limitations as a movie.

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Vendredi sur Mer (Photo credit: © Écoute Chérie)

Singer/Songwriter Vendredi Sur Mer’s Music Reflects a Search For Self That Might Resonate With TCKs

John Liang 244 0

If you grew up around the world as a Third Culture Kid, Swiss singer-songwriter Vendredi Sur Mer’s latest album reflects a search for self that any TCK might find common ground with.

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Scottish Expats’ New Song Has A Good Lesson On Grief For TCKs

John Liang 177 0

A new single by a pair of Scottish expat musicians looks at how friends can comfort someone going through grief, which could also apply to Third Culture Kids (TCKs) mourning the place and people they just left.

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Missionary Kid movie "Ben Between Africa"

‘Ben Between Africa’ Shines A Light On The Missionary Kid Experience

John Liang 303 0

Growing up, filmmaker Ari Nasser Ali’s mother Marion didn’t talk about her older brother Ben, or much about their experiences growing up as Mennonite Missionary Kids in Ethiopia.

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'Gracie and the Zebra Herd' by Anna Pederson

A Cool Book For Young TCKs: ‘Gracie and the Zebra Herd’

John Liang 277 0

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for your favorite Third Culture Kid (TCK), one idea would be to check out Anna Pederson’s “Gracie and the Zebra Herd.”

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J. ESHO - EL RITMO (Official Music Video) - YouTube

How J.Esho Mashes Up Multiple Languages In His Songs

John Liang 290 0

Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) musician J.Esho combines more than one language and musical style in his songs.

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