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General Information: Name of Book: How does one dress to buy Dragonfruit? True Stories of Expat Women in Asia ISBN: 978-988-12195-6-5 Publisher: Signal 8 Press Year it was published: 2014 Overall theme: "As you read these stories, put yourself in their shoes, their dresses, their motorcycle boots. These women are making choices every day. They must ask: Who am I in this culture, this place? Follow along as they explore the balance they've found in themselves and in their homes abroad." (From foreword.) Summary: In this collection, twenty-six women reveal the truth about expatriate life in modern East Asia through original works of memoir and creative non-fiction. Their experiences are varied and unique, demonstrating that expat women's lives go far beyond the stereotypical. The writers hail from a dozen different countries and walks of life. Some are well-known; others are fresh voices adding nuance to the expat conversation. Through deeply persona...