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Getting Out: Your Guide to Leaving America (Process Self-reliance Series) Paperback – November 1, 2006

by Mark Ehrman (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

Had enough?

Whether you find the government oppressive, the economy spiraling out of control, or if you simply want adventure, you’re not alone. In increasing numbers, the idea is talked about openly: Expatriate.

Over three hundred thousand Americans emigrate each year, and more than a million go to foreign lands for lengthy stays.

But picking up and moving to another country feels like a step into the void. Where to go? How to begin? What to do?

Volume 2 of the Process Self-Reliance Series, this smartly designed two-color guidebook walks you through the world of the expat: the reasons, the rules, the resources, and the tricks of the trade, along with compelling stories and expertise from expatriate Americans on every continent.

Getting Out shows you where you can most easily gain residence, citizenship, or work permits; where can you live for a fraction of the cost of where you’re living now; and what countries would be most compatible with your lifestyle, gender, age, or political beliefs.

So if you’ve had enough of what they’re selling here and want to take your life elsewhere—well, isn’t that the American way? At any rate, it’s not illegal. Not yet, anyway.
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  1. Print length
    320 pages
  2. Language
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    November 1, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0976082276
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0976082279
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Process
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2006
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0976082276
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0976082279
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #112,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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    3.7 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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3.7 out of 5 stars
33 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book's information quality positive, with one mentioning it includes short essays by American expats and covers various issues. Moreover, they appreciate its readability, describing it as a fun and interesting read. Additionally, one customer notes it profiles many countries, making it a good resource for Americans considering relocation.

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13 customers mention "Information quality"11 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the information quality of the book, with one customer noting it includes short essays by American expats and several references to outside sources.

"...it doesn't drag on with just the boring facts & it has a lot of real life examples from people who have moved out...." Read more

"This book is a fun read with lots of very useful information; it's just as good for Americans looking to get out as it would be for non-Americans..." Read more

"Lots of good background information on many countries around the world...." Read more

"...I was shocked by how thorough it is. There's advice about how to get dual-citizenship, lose your citizenship, multiples ways to "get out", and it..." Read more

4 customers mention "Country profile"3 positive1 negative

Customers appreciate the book's country profiles, with one mentioning it serves as a good source for picking countries to move to, and another noting it's particularly helpful for Americans looking to get out.

"...with lots of very useful information; it's just as good for Americans looking to get out as it would be for non-Americans looking for someplace to go..." Read more

"...citizenship, multiples ways to "get out", and it has a detailed description of many countries one could leave to...." Read more

"Exceedingly brief country profiles. Includes short essays by American expats. I would have loved to hear more of their stories...." Read more

"A good source for picking countries to move to...." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting and fun to read.

"This book is a fun read with lots of very useful information; it's just as good for Americans looking to get out as it would be for non-Americans..." Read more

"...It was very enjoyable to read this book cover to cover." Read more

"This was an incredibly fun book to read. I agree with other reviewers - this book covers a lot without going too deep in any one thing...." Read more

"...It's an easy, interesting and quick read. A very good guide book and very informative!" Read more

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  • Coleman Adams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love It or Leave It
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book will be inspiring to anybody that has even flirted with the idea of leaving the US. I was shocked by how thorough it is. There's advice about how to get dual-citizenship, lose your citizenship, multiples ways to "get out", and it has a detailed description of many countries one could leave to. Each country description includes info about the legality of abortion, drugs, same-sex marriage, health care, and a some other things I cannot remember at the moment.

    I found the personal stories written by ex-pats particularly inspiring. I cannot wait to take a break from the Yanqui culture and see South America this summer.
    8 people found this helpful
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  • Jon M Altbergs
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2007
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    The strength of this book is that it favors breadth rather than depth.

    If you are thinking about leaving the US but don't really know where you'd like to go, or if you have a destination in mind but don't really know what you don't know about emigration, this book is for you. Getting Out covers the top 50 destinations for US expats, with information about the quality of health care, cost and standard of living, and social permissiveness. Also included are brief accounts of the experiences of expats living around the world. There is also good general information about the different pathways available to the potential expat.

    Reading it will definately leave you with more questions than answers, since any comprehensive emigration/immigration guide to all the countries in the world would fill a small library. Getting Out will give you the basics and point you in the right direction to find more in-depth information. You won't find anything here that will help you decide to settle in one country over another, but it will help you either narrow your list or give you reason to consider some place you otherwise would not have.
    124 people found this helpful
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  • Todd V
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and almost complete
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2007
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book is a fun read with lots of very useful information; it's just as good for Americans looking to get out as it would be for non-Americans looking for someplace to go, as it profiles many countries and also has a wealth of suggestions for moving and income that are not country-specific.

    On the downside, as an American living in Japan, I can say that its section on Japan is woefully incomplete. Jobs here are said to pay "the mighty yen", but my friends and I always grimace when it's time to send money home. It doesn't even mention the astounding bureaucracy or the racism that often goes hand in hand with it. And it only mentions Tokyo, despite that there are foreigners living in beautiful, cheap, and friendly cities and villages all over the country.

    This is a fun read but should not be your last source of information!
    67 people found this helpful
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  • Rowdy P Scarlett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Living in Another Country
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2006
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This is a very fine book for anyone thinking about trying to live in another country. From Canada to France to Egypt to China, most of the world is covered. The book is full of little essays by people who have moved away and lived to tell about it ( a little humor there). The book gives suggestions on steps to take to get started, things to think about before making the move, How to stay (legally and not so legally) and the pluses and minuses of many countries around the world. It's an easy, interesting and quick read. A very good guide book and very informative!
    46 people found this helpful
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  • CamperMan
    1.0 out of 5 stars This book is for liberals, what about the rest of us?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I was disappointed in this book's main reasons highlighted for leaving the US are escaping the Bush era politics, protecting abortion rights, and gay marriage. I do not care what informed and consenting people do. Instead of only using Gay rights and Abortion laws as an litmus test on a country's politics, why not add some gun control laws so the "evil conservatives" can litmus test the country for their needs? I know that's a lot to ask of a tolerant person... but gimme a break!
    27 people found this helpful
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  • L. Paquet
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good source for picking countries to move to.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Lots of good background information on many countries around the world. As many things in the U.S. get worse-jobs, health-care, political correctness, deficits, education, et cetera, more and more people are moving abroad. I've lived for two years in Honduras and love the laid-back culture there. You will definitely get some ideas on the best and worst places to move to. Include this book in your plan for getting out of America before they turn out the lights.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • John Shanton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Planning for the future.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2013
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I migrated here in the 60s. It has been just work, work, work.... since. Now that I have retired, I find that I will stand to lose all that I have built for myself over the years! Reason: the taxes are eating away my reserves. The day will come when I will have to put my home up for (tax) sale as I will not be able to pay my house tax. Before that happens, I will go back to my home country, or to some other country - where the cost of living is much more affordable.
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat lacking in depth.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2011
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Exceedingly brief country profiles. Includes short essays by American expats. I would have loved to hear more of their stories. Includes web links to sites containing issue and country specific data.
    12 people found this helpful
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  • Mrs online shopper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2017
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Excellent read. Its an old copy, but worth a read.
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