{"product_id":"the-space-between-jose-van-den-akker-9781764422901","title":"The Space Between: The Art of Connection Across Cultures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Space Between\u003c\/em\u003e explores what becomes possible when curiosity, listening and awareness take the place of assumption and division.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery cross-cultural encounter offers a choice: to build a bridge or a barrier. \u003cem\u003eThe Space Between\u003c\/em\u003e explores how genuine connection grows when we listen deeply, stay curious and allow ourselves to be changed by what we learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaped by Dr Jose van den Akker's years of teaching, research and work across diverse communities, this this short, concise book offers an accessible overview of her research rather than a full academic monograph. It moves beyond doctoral theory to the real story at the heart of all cross-cultural engagement: people, with their fears, hopes and longing to connect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical, reflective and written in clear, everyday language, it presents usable ideas without academic jargon. Thoughtful and quietly transformative, it is an invitation to see beyond difference and notice the threads of humanity that bind us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR DR VAN DEN AKKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in The Netherlands and having lived in Australia as a spiritually attuned migrant for more than 30 years, Jose is deeply committed to helping you to restore balance of body, mind, and spirit, connecting you as a spiritual being at the centre of 'your cross'. She is a commended art therapist and author of both academic, spiritual books and journal articles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJose holds a PhD in cross-cultural education, a Master's in Education Studies, an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy, and completed a Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship. She had 18 years of tertiary education and over 25 years of experience facilitating learning processes of people from all walks of life, specialising in people's personal development, expression and communication skills. Her sound knowledge of therapeutic work plus her ability to connect with people's state of wellbeing deeply and intuitively ensures her clients' success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jose Van Den Akker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1764422902\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781764422901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Universal Heart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/17\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.29d","brand":"Jose Van Den Akker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520241447167,"sku":"9781764422901","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_171876dd-953c-46ef-ac83-088f7c77dd9e.jpg?v=1778741587","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-space-between-jose-van-den-akker-9781764422901","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}