📚✨ Maternity Abroad Featured at Livraria Tesouro in Crissier, Switzerland
Today was one of those unforgettable moments for any author — seeing my book, Maternity Abroad: Becoming a Mother in a Foreign Land, proudly displayed at the warm and welcoming Livraria Tesouro in Crissier, Switzerland. A cozy literary café where stories come alive over books and coffee.
But it wasn’t just a visit — it was a gathering of hearts. Conversations with fellow expat parents turned into reflections about identity, belonging, and the unseen layers of becoming a parent far from home.
✨ Seeing my book among other meaningful reads felt like a full-circle moment. What started as a solitary journey has now touched readers in over 13 countries.

📍 Where to Find It?
You can now buy Maternity Abroad directly from Livraria Tesouro in Crissier — in person or by special order.
💬 Let’s Connect:
Have you read Maternity Abroad? Visited the store? Leave a comment below or tag @livrariatesouro.livros if you stop by!
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Jessica Gabrielzyk is a Brazilian author living in Switzerland, passionate about culture, identity, and the hidden truths of expat life. She is the author of Maternity Abroad, a practical and emotional guide supporting mothers through the challenges of pregnancy and birth far from home, and the upcoming Parenting Unpacked: This Is Not a Relocation Manual, which explores identity, belonging, and resilience in raising children abroad.
A member of SIETAR, Jessica brings a global lens to her writing, blending personal experience with the stories of families worldwide. And sometimes, she steps into fiction, writing love and life stories that remind us we’re never as alone as we think.
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