Cultural Exchange is a novel about a young man named John who is sent to a foreign country to teach English. He quickly discovers that the culture of the country is vastly different from his own, and he must learn to adapt to the customs and beliefs of the people he meets. John is a fish out of water in this new land, and he must learn to navigate the cultural differences between his home and the new country. He meets a variety of people, from the wealthy and powerful to the poor and downtrodden, and he must learn to understand and respect their beliefs and customs. John also discovers that the country is in the midst of a civil war, and he must decide whether to stay and help the people he has come to care about, or to return home and leave them to their fate. Cultural Exchange is a story of self-discovery, as John learns to accept and appreciate the differences between cultures, and to understand the importance of respecting and understanding those who are different from him. It is a story of courage and hope, as John learns to stand up for what he believes in and to fight for what is right.
By Jesse F. Bone · First published 1960 · Genre: Cultural Studies, Fiction, Non-Fiction · 3 chapters