Why The Germans Do It Better

The Sunday Times bestseller "Why the Germans Do It Better" is described as an excellent and provocative book. The Sunday Times calls it a passionate, timely read, while The Times praises it as thoughtful, deeply reported, and impeccably even-handed. The Guardian refers to it as a rich guide to modern Germany, highlighting the startling contrasts for British readers.

Emerging from a collection of city-states 150 years ago, Germany has experienced a turbulent history and remarkable prosperity in a short time. As much of the world faces authoritarianism and democracy is undermined, Germany stands as a bulwark for decency and stability.

Mixing personal journey and anecdote with compelling empirical evidence, this book offers a critical and entertaining exploration of a country that many in the West still love to hate. It raises important questions for our post-Brexit landscape, asking why, despite its faults, Germany has become a model for others to emulate while Britain struggles with contemporary challenges. Part memoir, part history, and part travelogue, "Why the Germans Do It Better" is a rich and witty portrait of an eternally fascinating country.