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Title: Good idea in theory. Simplistic jabber in practice.
Review: One important thing that Americans -- or anyone else -- should know about the rest of the world it that the world and its problems are complex.Unfortunately, the author misses this point. She seems instead to think that in order to "fix" Americans' understanding of the world, she must spread her own dogmatic oversimplifications; and that's exactly what the book does.The book reads like a giddy 15-year-old's diary, and at the same time like a propaganda pamphlet.Though Rossi's handling (and understanding?) of complex topics is clumsy and shallow, she seems certain that every American should share her narrow opinions.For those looking to be told what to think, this book might work. For those looking for facts and nuances about the complex world, I'm afraid you will have to look elsewhere.
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