"Understanding Americans: A Guide for Everybody Else" is a well researched but lighthearted look at American culture. The book explains the historical philosophical, economic, and societal reasons behind some unique American behavior. This book is an essential for businesses working with American partners, visitors to the US, and foreign governments.Whether you love Americans or hate them (or something in between), this book is for you. Even if you are undecided, this book is for you. It doesn't matter if you interact with Americans for business or on holidays this book will help you understand what they are thinking and why. So, if you want to understand Americans, really understand what their society is like and why they act the way they do, then by all means pick up the book and read on.