📚✨ Maternity Abroad Featured at Livraria Tesouro in Crissier, Switzerland

Written By Jessica Gabrielzyk

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.

Book Maternity Abroad on display at the Livraria Tesouro in Switzerland

📍 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

Jessica Gabrielzyk writes about the messy, magical, and often misunderstood moments of life abroad — from giving birth in a foreign hospital to helping toddlers color their way through culture shock. Originally from Brazil, she has lived on three continents, parented in three languages, and now calls Switzerland home with her husband, child, and a dog who has more stamps in her passport than most adults.

Her books, including Maternity Abroad, Parenting Unpacked, and My First American Coloring Book, are heartfelt, honest, and rooted in real global experience. She is a proud member of the Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) and believes storytelling is the one language that truly travels.

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