The following book offers some hard facts about Germany. Well, published in 2010, there is no need to fear for it to be outdated as Germans are slow to change.
On the other hand, you can also read Margit’s post about 10 Things I like about Germany, which are based on her experience and observations.
I know, I should write my own list of things I like about Germany, which do not differ much from Margit’s post. But for a living, I have to explain the Germans’ quirks and other traits. My job, next to teaching, is also problem-solving. Some expats have a lot of questions when dealing with German neighbors and life in Germany, in general.
Once my head is free of all these interesting challenges, I shall write my own list.