The Men Who Stare at Goats

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Psychic military shenanigans with darkly comic twists.

If you're intrigued by the bizarre corners of military history tinged with dark humor, "The Men Who Stare At Goats" is an eye-opener. Jon Ronson delivers a blend of investigative journalism and wry observation that's hard to put down. Its mix of the absurd with the grim realities of war offers a unique reading experience that feels like a wild, though-provoking ride through the clandestine and the absurd.

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The Men Who Stare at Goats

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ISBN: 9780330518017
Authors: Jon Ronson
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: War, Politics, Journalism, History
Goodreads rating: 3.63
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In 1979 a secret unit was established by the US Army. Defying all known military practice - and indeed the laws of physics - they believed that a soldier could adopt a cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and, perhaps most chillingly, kill goats just by staring at them. They were the First Earth Battalion. And they really weren't joking. What's more, they're back and fighting the War on Terror. So unbelievable it has to be true - this is the real-life account that inspired the film.
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Psychic military shenanigans with darkly comic twists.

If you're intrigued by the bizarre corners of military history tinged with dark humor, "The Men Who Stare At Goats" is an eye-opener. Jon Ronson delivers a blend of investigative journalism and wry observation that's hard to put down. Its mix of the absurd with the grim realities of war offers a unique reading experience that feels like a wild, though-provoking ride through the clandestine and the absurd.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.