It’s a living is a book that grew out of more than ten years living and working in Vietnam. When I first came to Vietnam in 2000, my conversation partners were the tea ladies, market vendors, and motorcycle taxi drivers who were a part of my every day.  And of all the possible starting points for a conversation, work was inevitably the most engaging. 

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A culture of courtesy and common sense. A liberal arts education drawing connections among artistic, historical, literary, and scientific fields of knowledge. An outdoor and environmental program. Stellar athletics. These are some of the integral parts of The Northwest School. Set in an urban campus that is housed in an historic landmark cared for by our students, we provide a curriculum for grades 6–12 that offers an international perspective and encourages independent and creative thinking in every class. We educate and shape our students into global citizens who will one day shape our community, nation, and world.