FEEDBACK - about the book 'The Expat Confessions', South Africa and living abroad (more expats confess...)

The feedback to The Expat Confessions has been overwhelming. This is just a sample of those who have written to have their say on the book, share their stories of leaving South Africa (or remaining) and/or let off steam.

• Reader Reviews and reactions to media coverage about The Expat Confessions
• Stories & opinions from expats (who aren't featured in the book, but may be in the next...)
• Comments from 'stayers' who have never left South Africa (warning: some opinons may offend)
• Useful Links - we've been inundated with requests for expat-type info so, at your service, we are currently compiling a helpful links page. Feel free to send us yours if your site benefits South Africans.

If you are an organisation in South Africa who could benefit from an expat's contacts, investment or experience OR if you are an expat who would be interested in contributing to the further growth of South Africa, please let us know.

READER REVIEWS

I received the book on Tuesday and thought I would just look through it, but could not put it down and read it from cover to cover in one sitting. Having only been in Melbourne for 16 months, it was so reassuring to hear all those other comments and realise all the emotions we go through are typical of most expats. Thanks for a great read and please keep us informed of any other work that you do.
Regards, Claire F, Melbourne

I'm really enjoying the book...I think it's really well put together and very well written! I like the cover design and Everything!! Well done to both of you...it even succeeded in making me homesick.... and the quote..."if the pull of Africa is not enough to bring you home, then maybe you don't belong anymore"...well, that was like an arrow straight through the heart.
Karen T, Paris

I have just received the book... started reading already...facinating! Many thanks
Mike, Taiwan

I have only read these excerpts and comments [in the Sunday Times article] but not your book. Do forgive me for my presumptions. Have you had an opportunity to interview anyone who did not choose to leave but were forced to do so? Many, regardless of race, colour or creed, received exit permits and told never to return or else be jailed during the apatheid era. Leaving was painful for many who longs for and loves that country.
Ray

FROM THE EDITORS: This is mentioned in the book...but we would gladly welcome more confessions from these expats. Please contact us or fill in the Expat Survey.

I just wanted to say thanks for such a great website - really inspiring and helpful to know that as I make my big move across the pond I might have the chance of hearing the odd SA accent in the Big Apple! Although I think my chances of finding biltong could be a bit more difficult!! Thanks so much!
Take care, Sam

I still live contentedly in South Africa, and never considered reading 'The Expat Confessions' because I didn't think it concerned me. But what a wonderful surprise. I picked it up at a friend's house and couldn't put it down. There was just so much in it that I could relate to - just about being a South African, and celebrating that South African-ness in all of us, whether we're a mom or a dad, a daughter or a son; and whether we live locally or overseas.
Thanks guys! Nicky, Durban