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Learning to Bow has been heralded as one of the funniest, liveliest, and most insightful books ever written about the clash of cultures between America and Japan. With warmth and candor, Bruce Feiler recounts the year he spent as a teacher in a small rural town. Beginning with a ritual outdoor bath and culminating in an all-night trek to the top of Mt. Fuji, Feiler teaches his students about American culture, while they teach him everything from how to properly address an envelope to how to... (show more)
Reviews (24)
Writes about the cultural and educational differences between Japan and the US. Good read. Quick.
A first hand account of how the Japanese educational system differs from the American system. I was friends with a Japanese exchange student when I read this, and she verified the facts.
Well-written and touching. Feiler tells his story with openness and sincerity. Further, in addition to the writing being very well-done, the content is fascinating and breathtaking. Few authors have approached the issue with the directness that Feiler has. My only complain is that it was just too durn short!
