Trials & Truffles Expats in Brussels
Trials & Truffles Expats in Brussels by T. D. Arkenberg is a memoir published by Outskirts Press, Incorporated on June 24, 2020. This 376-page book, written in English, chronicles the journey of Chicagoans Todd and Jim as they navigate their new life in Brussels. The narrative captures their experiences as expats, highlighting both the excitement and challenges they face while establishing new roots in a foreign land.
Readers will find a blend of personal memoir and travelogue as the authors share their adventures and trials, including Todd’s struggle with isolation and Jim’s encounters with office politics. The memoir also features blogs that reflect on a variety of topics during their time abroad, providing insights into the realities of expat life in Europe, particularly in the Benelux region. Through humor and resilience, the couple’s story illustrates the complexities of finding a sense of home amidst change.
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“Refreshingly Pure and Endearing” (The BookLife Prize)
Chicagoans Todd and Jim embarked upon a grand adventure, an open-ended transfer to Brussels. For Jim, the expat posting fulfilled a professional dream. For Todd, a former global airline executive grappling to reinvent himself as a writer, the move from his family home meant more uprooting.
Along with exciting escapades, their new life brought a succession of unexpected trials. The transplanted couple struggled to establish new roots. Isolation pushed Todd into depression. Office politics blindsided Jim. Even Sadie, their golden retriever, encountered strange new creatures–exotic snails and a precocious cat. Love, patience, and humor sustained them. Survival seemed within reach. But changing circumstances threatened to uproot them yet again.
Seasoned with blogs covering a broad array of topics posted during their residency, the memoir transports readers to Europe, showcasing the realities of expat life and the true meaning of home.
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