Trials truffles expats in brussels

"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.