First Earth Battalion Operations Manual: Reprint of Original Manual from the 70's Paperback – November 6, 2009

If you do any background research on Jim Cannon or the First Earth Battalion, you should know that the ideas presented are very "new age". It's still a very interesting read regarding the ideas of the "warrior monk". Very clear and legible print, I'm not sure what other reviews are taking about when they mention "the print being bad and too small to read"?

Jim Channon....either he was completely nuts, or completely ahead of his time....I opt for the latter, the U.S. Army wasn't ready for what he had to offer, but maybe they gleaned something useful from it.The movie "The Men Who Stare at Goats" is a comical look at this part of the military's history, making light of it for sure, but at least offering a perspective that suggests admiration for at least trying things differently with the intention of creating something better than what we had at that time.

Fun read, and a view of a more optimistic if naive time. If only some of this were practiced today, such as searching for common ground and peaceful solutions. "If you want peace, you must invest in peace as much as you invest in war."

I love this book! It blows my mind to think that the US military was so close to operating in a true humanitarian fashion. It gives me hope that we can someday achieve this way of life. This book provides a clear, step-by-step guide to becoming "all that you can be" for the greater good of oneself, one's community, the planet and the universe. It is reverent and practical; disciplined and kind. A great read for anyone on the path of self-improvement or curious about military history.

I think that most people who are drawn to this book will find that much of what it contains has been said elsewhere, but that's good, because it means we're on the right track.The original book was probably in a different, larger format, so sometimes the text is very small, but all legible.There are no page numbers, grasshopper, just as a real day has no number.Well worth a read for all spiritual seekers.

Being a fan of the movie(men who stare at goats)i ordered this book on line it is probly the best self help book i have read it does send out a great messages and the drawings make it fun and enjoyabale this was a real quick read for me but im sure i wll glance through it again soon i do recomend this book to any one who has a opend mind thank you.

Selective nonsense followed by boring subject matter

For all you "Men Who Stare At Goats" and "Star Wars" fans, this is a must have! Jim Channon was the Original Jedi Master who wrote this beautiful training manual for our troops. I love his perspective and feel it was an honorable and ethical way for our military to conduct it's service to and for the Earth and her people. Insightful and provocative!