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#36: Third Culture Kids- Ruth E. Van Reken

6/2/2026

Ruth Van Reken is a second generation Third Culture Kid* (TCK) and mother of three now adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., and author of Letters Never Sent, among other writings. She is co-founder of Families in Global Transition 2019 she received an Hon. Litt.D from Wheaton College for her life's work. Ruth now lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, David, and remains actively involved in mentoring and supporting globally mobile families in the ever-changing global landscape.
RESOURCES:

Book:
  • Third Culture Kids 3rd Edition: Growing up Among Worlds- Ruth Van Reken
  • Letters Never Sent: A Global Nomad's Journey From Hurt to Healing-Ruth Van Reken
Website:
  • Families in Global Transition

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