elusivity's review against another edition
3.0
Took me forever to finish this, but still reduced to skimming toward the end. This is a dry, dry recounting of events, even though Mr. Kissinger was eyewitness and part of the main actors to momentous history...
laurakisner's review against another edition
No review - informative, but I do not agree with many, if not most, of Kissinger’s America first policies on China-U.S. relations. I didn’t expect much more when I started reading this anyway.
madisonsites's review against another edition
3.0
I only read this because I was coming to China for work. It's very well-written and informative, but I have to admit, I forced myself through it. Be mindful that it is a bit of valuable history and lots of politics.
bakudreamer's review against another edition
You don't need to read the whole thing, just the last two chapters mostly
sprague's review against another edition
3.0
Surprisingly readable and worthwhile summary by a guy who knows a lot.
paperaerik's review against another edition
Had other books that needed more attention than this one.
ncrabb's review against another edition
4.0
This is a surprisingly approachable look at China's relationship with the United States and other western countries. Kissinger provides a necessarily brief history of China in an effort to help the reader better understand the differences between Chinese and U.S. thinking on various issues. I learned a great deal, and I was impressed by his ability to keep the book interesting for me. The verbal portraits he provides of the men with whom he negotiated during the '70s are fascinating indeed.