7 Reasons to read Dutched Up! Rocking the Clogs Expat Style

So, something pretty cool has happened. I’ve become a published author!

Dutched Up! Rocking the Clogs Expat Style is an anthology of stories written by women expat bloggers living in the Netherlands, which I wrote an essay for and helped edit.

After months of work by publishers Olga Mecking and Lynn Morrison, as well as the community of bloggers who helped put the book together, I’m proud to announce that Dutched Up! is now available as a Kindle e-book on Amazon and on iTunes.

The fact that I’m in this book is reason enough for my mom and husband to buy it, but I realize you guys might need a little more convincing. So I’ve thought of 7 reasons you should go and get Dutched Up!

You’ve got a Dutch connection. If you currently live or have ever lived in the Netherlands, this is the book for you. You’ll discover you’re not the only one who’s been mistaken for a lady of the night, peered into your neighbor’s wide-open windows, or left dumbstruck by Dutch directness. Or perhaps you have a Dutchie in your life—spouse, boyfriend, or in-laws. You’ll recognize bits and pieces of them here, and perhaps learn a few new tips and tricks for living with their, ehem, unique way of being.

You’re living the expat life—or are contemplating it. From your first confrontation with a foreign supermarket shelf to being the eternal Other at your workplace, these are experiences you can relate to all too well. Contemplating a move overseas? You’ll benefit from an insider’s look at all the little nooks and crannies where culture shock resides, waiting to leap out and ambush you. Call it an early warning system.

It’s light, fun and easy to read. Looking for a quick read on the subway, or during your upcoming holiday break? Look no further. Written with wit, insight and heart, many of these stories will have you laughing out loud. I may have let out a few snorts of my own while editing the book.

Because women rock. With 52 essays from 27 women from all over the world, Dutched Up! depicts the full life cycle of a woman who’s come to make the Netherlands her home. It’s a diverse range of experiences from a pretty amazing set of women. Think of it as chick lit that’s grown up, packed its bags and gone to seek its fortune abroad.

You love discovering new blogs. Did I mention all of the contributing writers are bloggers? That’s 27 new blogs to discover—okay, 26, because you already know mine.

Because the Netherlands is more than just Amsterdam. I’m confess I’m obsessed with my adopted city, but reading this book has personally inspired me to discover what the Netherlands holds beyond these city limits. We’ve already started traveling out of town this fall, and I hope we can keep it up in the coming year.

Because it’s just $6.17! Can’t beat that price. The paperback has yet to come out so I can’t exactly say it’s the perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas, but it does make an affordable gift for yourself or that certain wanderlust-afflicted person in your life.

In truth, each of the 27 contributors is a reason to read this book. But there are limits to everything, right? Please go and check out Dutched Up! on Amazon and on iTunes. And if you like it, do leave us a nice review!

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