A review by annashiv
Learning to Bow: Inside the Heart of Japan by Bruce Feiler

5.0

I really loved this book. I feel it gave a very good observation of Japan, and though it's a bit older and things have probably changed a bit, I feel it is still relevant. It never really said Japan was better for something or worse than anyone else and that was kind of the point of the whole book. It showed a culture so alien to him and to me and showed that we can live together, but not always as ourselves. We adapt to our surroundings and our view of right and wrong isn't always correct or appropriate in certain cultures. I really enjoyed reading this book. It opened my eyes to just how different life can be lived and how it has it's pro's and cons. I recommend to anyone interested in travel or Japan or human nature.