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Some reviewers have completely missed the point. This is the author's journey researching an inane army experiment, and what manifestations may remain. This book is no more an investigative proof than Ronson's last novel was an argument for joining extremists. This book is Errol Morris, not Art Bell. Wholly enjoyable and entertaining, it's hard to remember at times this is non-fiction, as some of the interviews seem insane. The presentation base comes from declassified goverment documents. However, they are not included, nor are there any footnotes, because Ronson is not trying to convince the reader of anything. He is writing about his interviews and conversations investigating the chronology of the "First Earth Battalion" manual. I believe Ronson started this project intending it to be much funnier (he is a comedian after all), but some of the subject matter and personas he found, though entertaining, aren't laughable: staring at a goat trying to kill sounds funny, but imagine the views of a person who wishes they had the ability to kill people with their mind. So it is a perspective on the legacy of a few persons relieved of common sense, that were given a little power and a budget. You might enjoy this book if you: - Find Jon Stewart (The Daily Show) funny. - Like character documentaries, like those by Errol Morris. - Enjoy psychology. - Want a light introduction to a bizzare goverment-funded experiment. You probably won't enjoy this book if you: - Are looking for hard documentation on goverment conspiracy - Believe our goverment would never do bad things to people - Are uncomfortable with light critisism of George W. Bush