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Most going abroad to serve are not thinking about the process of transition, and yet if you do, it can make the difference between a smooth entry and re-entry, or a decidedly bumpy landing. Veteran of serving abroad Amy Young is the perfect companion to guide you through the much-neglected process of transitions. Practical in nature, Looming Transitions places a strong emphasis on: keeping your soul fertile as you stay grounded in Christ; looking for the lighter moments; learning about yourself; and much more!

She came to China with a lesson plan. What she found was a new sense of purpose. Amy Young traveled to China in the mid-1990s to teach English to educators. But she never expected the profound way they would enrich her soul. With the influence of the enchanting country and its extraordinary everyday people, Amy extended a two-year assignment to nearly two decades. Throughout her journey, Amy drew strength from God and came to appreciate the beauty and power of an ordinary life lived well.