Bill Bryson on us Germans - by Moritz

Bill Bryson is an American journalist. In his book "Neither here nor there" he writes about a tour he took around Europe in 1990. The following text by Moritz refers to an excerpt from this book:

Bill Bryson often refers to Germany's history and how it was during a visit 20 years ago. Now I'm going to point out in which parts of the text he reflects on the "old" Germany.

Firstly, Bill Bryson remembers how the Germans were 20 years ago, describing them as fat and arrogant businessmen. Later on, he admits that he had this image of all Germans, except Germans who are younger than 25 years of age.

Secondly, he says that he cannot forgive the Germans their past because he thinks that all old Germans - even when they are friendly - could have participated in persecuting the Jews, so he is insecure about how to treat them. Bill Bryson calls these actions unpardonable and monstrous.

All in all I would summarize that Bill Bryson thinks of the "old" Germany in a very negative way because he just mentions the negative aspects of Germany's history.

What do you think? Do you agree with Bryson? Do you think he's wrong? Has anyone read the book?