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We Can Work It Out

Sarah A. Lanier, known best for her acclaimed book, Foreign to Familiar, returns with a brilliant new work - conflict is not always a sign of failure. In the hands of a wise and compassionate guide, it can become a doorway to deeper understanding, restored relationships, and renewed purpose.

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  • Simplifying Complex Ideas

    Sarah Lanier has mastered the art of making complex ideas simple and practical. She clarifies essential principles, making them understandable and relevant, and maps pathways we can follow.
    - Dr. David Swarr, PhD, Jerusalem

  • An Accessible Guide

    This book on conflict is an accessible guide for all leaders. The principles are rooted in the Gospel, and the practical steps are very doable. It is, more broadly, a book on faithful leadership.
    - Hobie Wood, MDiv, Senior Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, PCA, Clarkesville, Georgia

  • Safe and Understood

    Whether working with ministry leaders, teams in tension, or individuals searching for clarity, Sarah carries a rare multicultural sensitivity that allows people from many backgrounds to feel safe and understood.
    - Wilson Goeda, Coach/Speaker/Pastor, Durban, South Africa

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Foreign to Familiar

Sarah Lanier's most recognized work,
The enduring favorite on cross-cultural relationships

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Foreign to Familiar is a great tool.


For anyone who wants to understand cultural differences and communicate more effectively with people from other backgrounds.

  • Understand cultural differences - quickly
  • Communicate with clarity and confidence
  • Avoid Misunderstandings
  • Build meaningful cross-cultural relationships

ESL Edition

The ESL (English as a Second Language) Edition  has been designed, edited and formatted as a tool for ESL teachers and students.  It has highlighted specific words with definitions in footnotes to make uncommon words' readily available.  It also includes a cross reference dictionary at the end of the book. 

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Praise for Foreign to Familiar

"Foreign to Familiar is a spledidly written, well-researched work on cultures. Anyone traveling abroad should not leave home without this valuable resource! I highly recommed it as required reading for cross-cultural workers. Sarah Lanier's love and sensitivity for people of all nations will touch your heart."

Dr. Kingsley A Fletcher, President, Hope for Africa, Inc, Research Triangle Peak, North Carolina

"This book has been 1 of the greatest influences of my life. It has given me context to so many situations in life and changed my reaction."

Dr. D Segal

"I work with major companies in the UK and Europe -- training about 2,000 people every year. Your book is so fascinating that I could imagine giving every delegate a copy."

Deepak Mahtani, author of The British and How to Deal with Them: Doing business with Britian's Ethnic Communities.

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Author, Sarah A. Lanier

Sarah Lanier, author ofForeign to Familiar: A Guide to Hot and Cold Climate Cultures, which has been published in eleven languages, grew up in the Middle East and has served in Europe for 20 years as a trainer and consultant with NGOs and other cross-cultural workers. She currently serves as a consultant and trainer for the University of the Nations.

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