Download or read book The Philippines Expat Advisor 2016 written by Dave Dewall and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What Verified Buyers of the paperback edition of this book have said: Hi Dave, I bought your book "The Philippines Expat Advisor" The 2016 Edition. One word "Awesome" thank you for sharing your thoughts. This is my bible now for moving to the Philippines with my beautiful philippina wife. God bless . Tom, "Very good book in that it does not just give you the bright side of life and times in the Philippines, but tells you what to look for and to use 'Common Sense' when traveling to the Philippines and determining if you want to stay or not. Gerald Baker Burlington Twp, NJ USA "Buy this book! It's a lifesaver!"Scott Hergle, Iraqi War Veteran now living in the Philippines. Scott used my detailed 35-point checklist to get to the Philippines faster, cheaper and easier. Five Stars!Informative and gave insight on what to expect when moving to the Philippines. Wide range of topics from must areas of concern. Al Arita FPO, AP, USA EXPANDED 2016 EDITION WITH OVER 350 PAGES. NEW! LIVE ON $500 A MONTH IN THE PHILIPPINES! 6 STEPS TO AN EARLIER RETIREMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES. TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES. WHAT KIND OF INSURANCE, HEALTH, CAR, ETC., DO YOU NEED IN THE PHILIPPINES? UPDATED VISA INFORMATION. FIND OUT WHAT IMMIGRATION LAWS HAVE CHANGED WHICH CAN BENEFIT YOU. HOW MUCH DOES IT REALLY COST TO LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES? YOU CAN GET THE STRAIGHT SCOOP FROM AN AMERICAN EXPAT THAT HAS BEEN HERE FOR OVER SIX YEARS. DISCOVER THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET. LEARN THE CULTURAL CHALLENGES OF LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES. WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN GET YOU IN TROUBLE. WHY SHOULD MOVE TO THE PHILIPPINES? The Philippines is ranked as one of the cheapest and best places to retire in the world by International Living Magazine. You won't be lonely or bored in the Philippines. Every day can be an adventure.Why? Because you will be surrounded by exotic, gorgeous Filipinas and can visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Or live on one! Can you imagine being treated like a movie star? You will be if you move to the Philippines.
Download or read book The Philippines Expat Advisor written by David E. Dewall and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-01-12 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER WHAT THE NEW UPDATED 2015PHILIPPINES EXPAT ADVISOR WILL DO FOR YOU:Want to get here quicker? My NEW 35-Point Checklist will save you time and money.Scott Hergle, Iraq War Veteran, used my checklist and is now living in the Philippines. "Buy this book!" Scott exclaims. "It's a lifesaver!"Visa help made simple. Advice from an American expat actually living in the Philippines for over five years. Help you reduce your cost of living in the Philippines from the moment you step off your plane. Give you the straight scoop on living in the Philippines. No hype. Only the unvarnished truth.Inform you of the cultural challenges. What you need to know to keep out of trouble. One of the most comprehensive guides on moving to and living in the Philippines that will save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars. Help you find the woman of your dreams!Find out the cheapest and best places to live. My name is Dave DeWall. I moved to the Philippines from a small town in Central Illinois in July 2009 with my lovely Filipina wife, Melinda. Fed up with the rat race and my mind-numbing, boring job at AT&T, I took an early retirement at the age of 57 after almost 30 years of service. It was the second best decision I ever made in my life. The first? Marrying my Filipina jewel. We've been married over 15 years.WHY SHOULD YOU MOVE TO THE PHILIPPINES?Cheaper cost of living.The Advisor shows you how and reveals the cheapest places to live on a shoestring budget. You won't be lonely or bored in the Philippines. Every day can be an adventure. Be treated like a celebrity. Or rock star! Find out for yourself. Imagine retiring and living a life surrounded by some of the most exotic, beautiful women in the world. Live the adventure and dare to make your dream come true. Lance V. from Canada: "Dave DeWall's 'Philippines Expat Advisor' is an excellent guide for anyone thinking of moving to the Philippines, it will easily save a new expat thousands of dollars. I have visited the Philippines before but still learned a great deal of new information from reading Dave's book.I love Dave's down to earth, often humorous writing style. His book discusses both the good and bad aspects of living in the Philippines and has a checklist to help you move there faster.It covers preparations to make before you go (visas, vaccinations, shipping stuff there, etc), culture and the best ways of interacting with Filipinos and Filipinas, scams to watch out for, marriage and divorce, the lower cost of living and ways of transferring money to the Philippines. A very worthwhile read! QUESTIONS ANSWERED WITH THE PHILIPPINES EXPAT ADVISOR:1.What should I bring with me?2. Is it safe to live in the Philippines?3. Can I own property in the Philippines?4. What's the best way to ship my things?5. What type of bank account is best for me?6. What kind of healthcare can I expect in the Philippines?7. How much does it really cost to live in the Philippines?8. What's the best way to get money from my home country?9. Are Filipinas really some of the most beautiful women in the world?10. What's the cheapest and safest way to get around? Do I need my own vehicle?
Download or read book The New Philippines Expat Advisor written by Dave the Kano Dewall and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "BEST guide I've ever seen on moving to the Philippines"The COMPLETE handbook for getting to the Philippines faster, easier, and cheaper.YOU can get to the Philippines faster, cheaper, and easier with this guide.DISCOVER how you can live a healthier lifestyle in the Philippines.LOOKING FOR LOVE? Discover your true love in the Philippines. There are thousands if not millions of exotic-looking, loving, loyal Filipinas searching for you. Increase your chances of weeding out the scammers and gold-diggers with this handbook.PROVEN and used by thousands, "The Philippines Expat Advisor." Over three million people have looked to my website "PhilippinePlus.com" for a balanced look at life in the Philippines from an expat's point-of-view.SAVE hundreds and even thousands of dollars with this guide. You can use this manual to save money on your move to the Philippines. Already in the Philippines? This guide will give you money-saving tips you won't find anywhere else.NEW INSIDER secrets ONLY available in this book.Start living the American dream NOW in the Philippines. Are you a Brit? Worried about Brexit? Move to the Philippines!This is YOUR opportunity to change your life forever!INCREASE your odds of being safe and secure as a foreigner living in the Philippines.UNIQUE look on how to send and receive your money in the Philippines.COMPARE "The Philippines Expat Guide" to other handbooks. Gen Wisen of Metro Manila has. "...nothing as thorough and witty as 'The Philippines Expat Advisor'"says Gen.YOU can start living a comfortable life style in the Philippines as soon as your boots (or heels) hit the ground."Buy this book! It's a lifesaver!" says Scott H, Iraqi war veteran. Scott purchased this guide and used it to help him move to the Philippines.Here's what verified buyers of the "Philippines Expat Advisor" had to say: "Moving is never an easy decision especially if one is going to move to the other side of the world. Luckily, Dave DeWall's book, "The Philippines Expat Advisor" is available.It is a thorough read on everything and anything you are going to read when you move to the Philippines.It lets you in on what you are going to encounter and how to act on them when you arrive.It is a complete guide but never boring. I have seen other guide books for moving to the Philippines but nothing as thorough and witty as The Philippines Expat Advisor.It's just like talking to a friend who is very much concerned for your safety and well-being." Gen WisenMetro ManilaPhilippines"The book is extensive in the areas that it covers, but covers each in a way that the information is to the point and not drawn out. This lets you cover a wide area of topics without being bored.Very good book also in that it does not just give you the bright side of life and times in the Philippines, but tells you what to look for and to use 'Common Sense' when traveling to the Philippines and determining if you want to stay or not."Gerald BakerBurlington Twp, NJ USA"Hi Dave, I bought your book "The Philippines Expat Advisor"...One word: AWESOME! This is my 'bible' now for moving to the Philippines with my beautiful Filipina wife. God bless.Tom, USA"Informative and gave insight on what to expect when moving to the Philippines. Wide range of topics from must areas of concern."Al AritaFPO, AP, USA"Very well written...overall good info for anyone considering moving to the Philippines."Paul R. PrescottTexas, USA "Five stars! Lots of excellent info."Ken H., USAHave you ever dreamed of quitting your job and move to a tropical retirement home living a life of ease? This handbook shows you how, step-by-step.Avoid the pitfalls I faced when first moving to the Philippines almost ten years ago.Apprehensive about packing up and moving to a new country? "The Philippines Expat Advisor" explains in detail how to deal with the cultural challenges of living in the Philippines
Download or read book Philippines Expat Advisor written by Dave the Kano Dewall and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-24 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW UPDATED 2018 VERSION YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE FOR MOVING TO THE PHILIPPINES. DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN SAVE MONEY AND LIVE A COMFORTABLE LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES ON A LIMITED BUDGET. REALIZE YOUR DREAMS AND START LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES NOW. DISCOVER WHAT CAN THIS GUIDE DO FOR YOU? -FIND OUT HOW MUCH IT REALLY COSTS TO LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES? -IT GIVES YOU A REALISTIC LOOK AT LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES FROM AN AMERICAN EXPAT LIVING IN THE PH FOR EIGHT YEARS. -NO B.S. NO HYPE. AN UNFILTERED LOOK AT LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES. -LOOKING FOR LOVE? IF YOU'RE A SINGLE GUY YOU CAN MEET YOUR "DREAM GIRL" IN THE PHILIPPINES. START PLANNING YOUR MOVE TODAY! DISCOVER WHY INTERNATIONAL LIVING MAGAZINE PUTS THE PHILIPPINES IN THEIR TOP 25 BEST PLACES TO RETIRE IN THE WHOLE WORLD. IF YOU WANT TO SAVE MONEY & YOU HAVE A REDUCED BUDGET, THE PHILIPPINES IS THE PLACE FOR YOU. THIS GUIDE WILL SHOW YOU THE CHEAPEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET. LEARN HOW TO LIVE THE "GOOD LIFE" IN THE PHILIPPINES & NEVER BE LONELY AGAIN. WORRIED ABOUT SAFETY IN THE PHILIPPINES AND MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO? YOU'LL FIND PERSONAL AND PRACTICAL SAFETY TIPS IN THIS GUIDE THAT, IF FOLLOWED, WILL KEEP YOU SAFE & OUT OF TROUBLE. UNSOLICITED REVIEWS FROM VERIFIED PURCHASERS OF PHILIPPINES EXPAT ADVISOR "Moving is never an easy decision especially if one is going to move to the other side of the world. Luckily, Dave DeWall's book, The Philippines Expat Advisor, is available. It is a thorough read on everything and anything you are going to need to do when you move to the Philippines and it lets you in on what you are going to encounter and how to act on them when you arrive. It is a complete guide but it is never boring. I have seen other guide books for moving to the Philippines but nothing as thorough and witty as The Philippines Expat Advisor. It's just like talking to a friend who is very much concerned for your safety and well-being." Gen Wisen Metro Manila Tom purchased the paperback version from Amazon and had this to say: "Hi Dave, I bought your book Philippines Expat Advisor' One word "AWESOME" Thank you for sharing your thoughts. This is my BIBLE now for moving to the Philippines with my beautiful Filipina wife. God bless." By Gerald Baker Burlington Twp, NJ USA "The book is extensive in the areas that it covers, but covers each in a way that the information is to the point and not drawn out. This lets you cover a wide area of topics without being bored. Very good book also in that it does not just give you the bright side of life and times in the Philippines, but tells you what to look for and to use 'Common Sense' when traveling to the Philippines and determining if you want to stay or not." By Al Arita, FPO, AP, USA "Informative and gave insight on what to expect when moving to the Philippines. Wide range of topics from must areas of concern." By Paul R. Prescott, Texas, USA "Very well written...overall good info for anyone considering moving to the Philippines." By Ken H., USA "Five stars! Lots of excellent info." Scott H., an Iraqi War veteran that used this guide to make his own move to the Philippines has this advice: "BUY THIS BOOK! IT'S A LIFESAVER!"
Download or read book A Man s Guide to Life and Love in the Philippines written by Larry Elterman and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide about life and love in the Philippines; a no holds barred, no subjects avoided, non sugar coated look at all aspects of Expat life, love and sex in the Philippines. Are you a middle aged man not ready to give up on fun? Are you divorced and alone? Do you crave a younger sexy woman but don't have any hope in your own country? If so, this book can help you in two ways; it can help you to find a Filipina wife to bring back to your country or it can help you to start a new life and adventure in the Philippines! This book is chockfull of practical information such as: The best places for Expats to live; How to find women while in the Philippines; The culture and psychology of Filipina women; The legal system and it's dangers; Prostitution, entertainers and massage; Buying property and building a house; Immigration/ Visa laws; How to handle your money; About medical facilities; Estimated living expenses; Culture and history; and much more!
Download or read book The Expat Partner s Survival Guide written by Clara Wiggins and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From how to organise an overseas move to what to do in the event of an earthquake, the Expat Partner's Survival Guide is a light-hearted yet in-depth guide for anyone accompanying their partner on an overseas assignment. In our increasingly globalised society, more and more people are moving to another country to work 0́3 and many of these people are taking their partners and families with them. What does it feel like to sit at home alone in a strange country on the first day your partner leaves for work? How easy is it to find the right school for your child 0́3 and what happens if your child hates it there? Where exactly are you going to track down all the ingredients needed for tonight's dinner? And what happens when it all goes very, very wrong? This authoritative guide draws on the expert advice of more than 70 expat partners who have been there, done that and survived to tell their tales. The experts include author Clara Wiggins, who spent her childhood as a 'trailing daughter' accompanying her diplomat parents on various exotic postings including the Philippines and Venezuela. She later saw life from the other side, when was posted to Jamaica and then took her young family on her husband's postings to Islamabad and St Lucia. She is currently preparing for another move, to South Africa.
Download or read book Ilustrado written by Miguel Syjuco and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garnering international prizes and acclaim before its publication, Ilustrado has been called "brilliantly conceived and stylishly executed . . .It is also ceaselessly entertaining, frequently raunchy, and effervescent with humor" (2008 Man Asian Literary Prize panel of judges). It begins with a body. On a clear day in winter, the battered corpse of Crispin Salvador is pulled from the Hudson River—taken from the world is the controversial lion of Philippine literature. Gone, too, is the only manuscript of his final book, a work meant to rescue him from obscurity by exposing the crimes of the Filipino ruling families. Miguel, his student and only remaining friend, sets out for Manila to investigate. To understand the death, Miguel scours the life, piecing together Salvador's story through his poetry, interviews, novels, polemics, and memoirs. The result is a rich and dramatic family saga of four generations, tracing 150 years of Philippine history forged under the Spanish, the Americans, and the Filipinos themselves. Finally, we are surprised to learn that this story belongs to young Miguel as much as to his lost mentor, and we are treated to an unhindered view of a society caught between reckless decay and hopeful progress. Exuberant and wise, wildly funny and deeply moving, Ilustrado explores the hidden truths that haunt every family. It is a daring and inventive debut by a new writer of astonishing talent.
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Download or read book Marrying Your Filipina Girlfriend written by Edward Moss and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topics in this book apply to Filipinos in general terms. It is not meant to stereotype Filipinos, and should not be construed in any way as truth for all Filipinos. Everyone is unique, and certainly your Filipina (Pinay) girlfriend's response to a situation would vary depending on where she was raised (city or province/country side) and how she was raised. Hopefully, this book will ease the culture shock you might have in visiting a country that is different from your own, and help you understand your girlfriend's background, and why she acts, talks, and responds the way she does.Some topics include short anecdotes from the authors' personal experiences.50 Things Topics:The Country 1) Island Living 2) Hot or Not 3) Filipino English 4) Country of Extremes 5) Religion 6) Transportation 7) Organized Chaos 8) CurrencyThe Culture 9) Pasalubong10) Game On11) Holidays and Fiestas12) Christmas13) Hospitality14) Superstition15) Pouty Point16) Language Nuances17) Balikbayan Box18) Smile, you're on camera19) Eyebrows Up20) Teasing21) Talk of the Town22) Will you Marry Me23) Small Talk24) Hello, Eat25) Romantics at Heart26) Bro-mance27) Karaoke28) Laugh Out Loud29) Rich and Famous30) Price of Fame31) Whitening Stuff32) Birthday Treat33) Conservative34) PDA35) Bless36) Loud Voice37) Confrontation38) Filipino Time39) Filipino Food40) Gratitude to Parents41) Bayanihan42) PamamanhikanThe Girl43) Soap Opera44) He said, She said45) Single Living with Parents46) YayaSome Things to Consider47) Real Filipina48) Street Food49) Bottled Water50) Plug-in Ready
Download or read book ILO Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers written by Natalia Popova (Labor economist) and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If the right policies are in place, labour migration can help countries respond to shifts in labour supply and demand, stimulate innovation and sustainable development, and transfer and update skills. However, a lack of international standards regarding concepts, definitions and methodologies for measuring labour migration data still needs to be addressed. This report gives global and regional estimates, broken down by income group, gender and age. It also describes the data, sources and methodology used, as well as the corresponding limitations. The report seeks to contribute to the 2018 Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and to achieving SDG targets 8.8 and 10.7
Download or read book Research Handbook of Expatriates written by Yvonne McNulty and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-26 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'In the Research Handbook of Expatriates, Yvonne McNulty and Jan Selmer have created a seminal work that should be on the bookshelf of all social scientists who work in the field of expatriation. More senior scholars will appreciate the ''deep dive'' each chapter takes into the literature, each one acting as a reservoir they can draw from to powerfully inform their future research efforts. Doctoral students and newly minted PhDs will find this book to be especially valuable - the final chapter of the book alone provides inestimable career and ''how-to-publish'' guidance for them in the field of expatriation. The coverage of the history, construct, milieu, research methodologies, and issues is the best I have come across in a single volume in over 30 years of working in the field. In short, this is a monumental contribution to the study of expatriates and global mobility.' - Mark E. Mendenhall, University of Tennessee 'McNulty and Selmer's edited volume does a wonderful job of consolidating and integrating everything we know about expatriates and their different types. This long-overdue Handbook, featuring chapters by top researchers, lays a trail for scholars to further advance the study of expatriates.' - Joyce Osland, San Jose State University 'McNulty and Selmer's edited book of readings on virtually all aspects of expatriates deserves a prominent place in the library of researchers and practitioners interested in this subject. The Handbook provides a historical overview as well as the latest trends in expatriate studies and concludes with useful guidelines on how to conduct as well as improve the quality of research in this field.' - Rosalie L. Tung, Simon Fraser University, Canada Constituting a comprehensive and carefully designed collection of contributions, the Research Handbook of Expatriatesprovides a nuanced and up-to-date discussion of expatriates. Theoretically broad and groundbreaking, it offers important and contemporary insights into emerging areas of research warranting future consideration. Drawing upon a range of perspectives from the field?s most distinguished academics, contributions review the history of the literature in relation to expatriates, from the development of the expatriate construct through to the current state of research on business expatriates. Subsequent chapters progress into detailed examinations of the various types of business expatriates including LGBT, self-initiated expatriates, female assignees, inpatriates, international business travellers and commuters, and millennials. Other themes include expatriate performance, adjustment, expatriates to and from developing countries, global talent management, and expatriates? safety and security. The Research Handbook also covers expatriates in diverse communities such as education, military, missionary, sports and ?Aidland?, and provides additional commentaries relating to methodological issues, research with practitioners, case studies, biculturals and ATCKs, and global families. The Research Handbook concludes with publishing advice for PhD and early career researchers. Stimulating insightful new areas of study, this collection is a must read for academics and scholars in the field of expatriate research, international management, global human resource management and business administration. It also offers a wealth of guidance for executives and recruiters along with expatriates and professionals who may expatriate. Contributors: M. Andresen, C. Brewster, L. Care, J.-L. Cerdin, L. Clarke, D.G. Collings, M. Collins, A. Corbin, M. Crowley-Henry, M. Dickmann, H. Dolles, R. Donohue, C. Doss, B. Egilsson, A. Fee, K.L. Fisher, K.J. Hanek, A. Haslberger, T. Hippler, K. Hutchings, M. Isichei, J. Lauring, L. Mäkelä, R. McPhail, S. Michailova, M. Moeller, B. Oberholster
Download or read book Handbook on Gender in Asia written by Shirlena Huang and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook on Gender in Asia critically examines, through a gender perspective, five broad themes of significance to Asia: the ‘Theory and Practice’ of researching in Asia; ‘Gender, Ageing and Health’; ‘Gender and Labour’; ‘Gendered Migrations and Mobilities’; and ‘Gender at the Margins’. With each chapter providing an overview of the key intellectual developments on the issue under discussion, as well as empirical examples to examine how the Asian case sheds light on these debates, this collection will be an invaluable reference for scholars of gender and Asia.
Download or read book Health and Wellness Tourism written by Melanie K. Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health and Wellness Tourism takes an innovative look at this rapidly growing sector of today¿s thriving tourism industry. This book examines the range of motivations that drive this diverse sector of tourists, the products that are being developed to meet their needs and the management implications of these developments. A wide range of international case studies illustrate the multiple aspects of the industry and new and emerging trends including spas, medical wellness, life-coaching, meditation, festivals, pilgrimage and yoga retreats. The authors also evaluate marketing and promotional strategies and assess operational and management issues in the context of health and wellness tourism. This text includes a number of features to reinforce theory for advanced students of hospitality, leisure and tourism and related disciplines.
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Download or read book Managing Expatriates written by Brenton M Wiernik and published by Verlag Barbara Budrich. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides in-depth examinations of a variety of individual, social, and environmental factors that contribute to the success of expatriate employees. Using data from numerous large-scale studies from both the public and private sectors, this volume provides valuable insights into expatriate success with implications for both theoretical understanding and practical management. The authors explore factors that influence employees to pursue expatriation, contribute to expatriate adjustment and satisfaction, and ultimately drive expatriate performance, well-being, and success. The chapters in this book consider the role of sociodemographic characteristics, personality and individual differences, training and preparation, and social and organizational support in contributing to each of these outcomes. Using findings from diverse countries and sectors and data-focused analytic techniques, this volume provides novel insights into factors promoting expatriate success.
Download or read book Gridlock written by Pardis Mahdavi and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-13 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The images of human trafficking are all too often reduced to media tales of helpless young women taken by heavily accented, dark-skinned captors—but the reality is a far cry from this stereotype. In the Middle East, Dubai has been accused of being a hotbed of trafficking. Pardis Mahdavi, however, draws a more complicated and more personal picture of this city filled with migrants. Not all migrant workers are trapped, tricked, and abused. Like anyone else, they make choices to better their lives, though the risk of ending up in bad situations is high. Legislators hoping to combat human trafficking focus heavily on women and sex work, but there is real potential for abuse of both male and female migrants in a variety of areas of employment—whether on the street, in a field, at a restaurant, or at someone's house. Gridlock explores how migrants' actual experiences in Dubai contrast with the typical discussions—and global moral panic—about human trafficking. Mahdavi powerfully contrasts migrants' own stories with interviews with U.S. policy makers, revealing the gaping disconnect between policies on human trafficking and the realities of forced labor and migration in the Persian Gulf. To work toward solving this global problem, we need to be honest about what trafficking is—and is not—and to finally get past the stereotypes about trafficked persons so we can really understand the challenges migrant workers are living through every day.
Download or read book The Good Immigrant written by Nikesh Shukla and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By turns heartbreaking and hilarious, troubling and uplifting, these "electric" essays come together to create a provocative, conversation-sparking, multivocal portrait of modern America (The Washington Post). From Trump's proposed border wall and travel ban to the marching of white supremacists in Charlottesville, America is consumed by tensions over immigration and the question of which bodies are welcome. In this much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling UK edition, hailed by Zadie Smith as "lively and vital," editors Nikesh Shukla and Chimene Suleyman hand the microphone to an incredible range of writers whose humanity and right to be here is under attack. Chigozie Obioma unpacks an Igbo proverb that helped him navigate his journey to America from Nigeria. Jenny Zhang analyzes cultural appropriation in 90s fashion, recalling her own pain and confusion as a teenager trying to fit in. Fatimah Asghar describes the flood of memory and emotion triggered by an encounter with an Uber driver from Kashmir. Alexander Chee writes of a visit to Korea that changed his relationship to his heritage. These writers, and the many others in this urgent collection, share powerful personal stories of living between cultures and languages while struggling to figure out who they are and where they belong.
