"Expat" is a novel originally designed to portray the overseas life of an American expatriate. In addition to relating the unique accounts of living and working outside the U.S., the book has evolved into an autobiography describing the author's expatriation from his native land, his family, his religion, and ultimately, the world (spiritually speaking). This book is [Part 3] of a 4-part compilation: - Part 1: Growing Up - Part 2: Never Growing Up - Part 3: Growing Pains - Part 4: The Growing Pain [Part 3: Growing Pains] Volume 3 depicts life during the first overseas assignment (1979 – 1981). Foreshadows to future experiences and flashbacks are playfully interspersed. The story is power-packed with adventure, romance, and of course, music. In essence, Expat - Part 3 is a very touching and poignant love and adventure story. Twenty-five (25) original songs are featured in Part 3, along with several poems. Links are provided to each song recording on Sound Cloud – a free website. Join Raji - our hero / venturer – as he somehow finds his way in and out of trouble overseas. Whether he's battling authorities, girls, or his own conscience, you're sure to find it both hilarious and sentimental.