My Life in Micronesia: An American Attorney in Micronesia - Paperback

by Marsha R. Kennedy (Author)

Marsha R. Kennedy has always had a constant need to travel and to live around the world. In January of 2009, she set off on an adventure living and working in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (an island that is only a tiny speck on the globe) as an Attorney for the Micronesian government. This travel essay is a humorous recount of some of her experiences there. A list of "101 Things I Learned Living in Micronesia (FSM) That You Probably Should Consider before Moving There" is a list of anecdotes included at the end.

Author Biography

Marsha R. Kennedy was born in Greenville, SC. She received her secondary education from Christ Church Episcopal School. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art and Theology from the University of Notre Dame and a Doctor of Jurisprudence and Master of Business Administration degree in Law, International Business and Environmental Management from the University of Tennessee. She practiced law for ten years in the United States and abroad before returning to her passions of writing and creating artwork. She is a Painter, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist. She enjoys writing about her life and writing and illustrating picture books for children.