V, that was a valuable book to me, I have read half of chapters, those things had happened so familiar to me.
Some of questions I have over the years were kind of answered at that book, like how Chinese was seem differently from other east nations like India and Thailand, besides well know hard working impression. I really like author's comparison of Chinese to other developing nations. Some other texts were really worthy to read.
anyway, back to topic, no one has mentioned so far
--chinese characteristics (a book about China at the end of 19th century, understand Chinese culture from history point of view.)
--Losing the new China

recent documentary
BBC The Chinese are coming (you would understand Chinese stand at L1bya war better)