Praise for Girl Uprooted

 "One of the best memoirs I have read that was equally poignant and heartbreaking, while also sprinkled with humor, and lots of honest moments about mental health, family, and friendship."

 “Profound and emotional, filled with the type of sincerity we are all desperate to come across.”

"I inhaled this in just one day. It takes a lot of courage for anyone to speak so openly, but this memoir will be a source of support and even validation for many."

"I read Lena's book in one sitting. Well worth a read to discover what being a TCK [Third Culture Kid] is really like.”

"I cannot express how much this book resonated with me. Thank you, Lena, for your openness and sharing such personal moments in your life. You'll never know how much you've truly touched my heart."

"Compelling, honest, vulnerable, real and painful.  Her unflinching bravery in revealing deeply personal accounts as they happened, is poignant to say the least."

 “Refreshingly honest, painfully so at times.”

 “A beautifully written and engaging chronicle of a frequently expatriating and returning diplomatic family.”

 “A harrowing but important read.”

 “One of the most original memoirs I’ve read in years. A fascinating insight into a childhood full of a unique blend of advantages and adversity, and raises many important points regarding mental health issues.”

 “It’s raw, it’s real and a must-read for Third Culture Kids & parents of TCKs.”

 “Candid and courageous.  Great for parents who want/need to have insight into impacts of exposing children into so many different cultures and customs!"

 "Lena's story is absorbing, entertaining and at times incredibly honest and raw."

 “ Highly recommended to expatriate families, global mobility professionals, and anyone interested in cultural transition.”

"This book is poignant reminder to take time to think about the impact multiple international relocations may be having on our young people."

"The author is also clearly an excellent observer of human behaviour, so I feel I learnt a lot about Korean and other cultures ."

"I raced through this captivating memoir of the highs and lows of life as a diplomat’s daughter moving country every three years.  It’s a perfect combination of very raw, personal experiences and insights into themes around culture, identity, and mental well-being."

 “Touching memoir written with a good balance between being heartwarming, relatable and deeply serious.”

"Fascinating insight into the life of a diplomat's child.  Alongside the tale of the author's life, there are moments of comedy, deep sadness and family bickering, all of which make for a compelling read.”

 “I laughed and cried while diving into Lena’s world of love, loss, growth, change and vulnerability.”

 “A great recommended book for parents who have taken their kids abroad, third culture survivor kids, troubled travellers and expatriates, and intercultural enthusiasts everywhere.”

 “I found Girl Uprooted very comforting, reassuring, interesting and relatable."

 “I’ve read many memoirs over the years, but Lena’s stories speaks to me on a different level. Poignant, raw, and real, Lena doesn’t hesitate to bare her heart and her struggles as a TCK and complex family dynamics.”

 “It's a poignant, heartwarming narrative that beautifully encapsulates the struggles and triumphs of finding oneself amidst a world of contrasts. Highly recommend it!”