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My Expat Life is part memoir of the author's 20 years in Asia Pacific as a senior corporate human resources executive, part synopsis of personal and professional lessons learned and part advice to expatriates and their sponsoring organizations.

From the unique perspective of a Chinese-Canadian working in China, Lawrence Chi writes about the joys, challenges and oddities of being an expat and his eventual repatriation to Canada. He shares personal experiences and from his role as the Asia-Pacific and Greater China human resources head for iconic American consumer brands like The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, The Walt Disney Company, S.C. Johnson & Sons and Ralph Lauren.

This book is intended for expats, to inspire professionals considering international assignments and encourage organizations to be meticulous in its expatriation strategy.

"My Expat Life is a must read for expatriates, professionals who are thinking of going on an overseas assignment and international business leaders. Choosing the right expats and managing them effectively can add tremendous value to global organizations. Lawrence outlines four key aptitudes that set expatriates and their families for success and also gives sound advice for repatriation."

-Stephen Cryne, President & CEO,

Canadian Employee Relocation Council

"My Expat Life is intended for new and long-standing expatriates and its lessons are highlighted by examples of successful and not-so-successful expat employees. Lawrence shares his own personal and professional experience as an expatriate executive living and working in Asia-Pacific. Some tales are entertaining, some unimaginable, but all serve notice to the highs and lows of an expat life. I thoroughly enjoyed it and I could relate to the experiences that he went through regardless of which country that we work as an expat."

-Hendri Widiarta, Senior VP - Human Resources, Asia-Pacific, B.Braun Medical Industries

"I absolutely relate to Lawrence's experiences in My Expat Life as an overseas ethnic Chinese expatriate and wholeheartedly echo the advice he offers. I have no doubt that My Expat Life will resonate with other successful expatriates. He has a unique perspective as a Chinese-Canadian living and working in China and moving back to Canada. This vantage point enriches his journey as an expatriate but also prompts questions about his self-identity - a feeling that many of us still living and working abroad can still connect with today."

-Ivy Kwan, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Capella Hotel Group