Bernstein's first book,
From the Center of the Earth: The Search for the Truth About China (1982), was named one of the "Notable Books of the Year 1982" by
The New York Times and solidified his reputation as a China expert.
The Coming Conflict with China (1997) was chosen as one of
The New York Times "Notable Books of the Year 1997."
Bibliography
- From the Center of the Earth: The Search for the Truth About China (1982)
- Fragile Glory: A Portrait of France and the French (1990)
- Dictatorship of Virtue: Multiculturalism and the Battle for America's Future (1994)
- The Coming Conflict with China (1997), with Ross. H. Munro
- Ultimate Journey: Retracing the Path of an Ancient Buddhist Monk Who Crossed Asia in Search of Enlightenment (2001)
- Out of the Blue: The Story of September 11, 2001, from Jihad to Ground Zero (2002)
- The East, the West, and Sex: A History of Erotic Encounters (2009)