American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
Written by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice
Narrated by John Pruden
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NOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD—NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE
From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.
Editor's Note
Tense and tragic...
Navy SEAL Chris Kyle lived one hell of a life. This memoir recounts his tense, tough decade at war in the Middle East, but the true tragedy comes in 2013, when Kyle was killed by a young vet with PTSD on American soil.
Chris Kyle
SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle (1974–2013) was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, and numerous other citations. Following four combat tours in Iraq, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare sniper teams. He is the author of American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms. A native Texan, Kyle is survived by his wife, Taya, and their two children.
Reviews for American Sniper
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing book such truths and harsh realities. RIP Chris and thank you for your Service.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of my favorite books to read. I love it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing made me really respect people who risk their lives in hopes of protecting their country!! Love it
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book....Great Story. Please give it a try. You will enjoy.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Truth is better than any made up story. Great read
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5It was nothing but Chris Kyle trying protect/portray what he sees as masculinity. I was hoping for something much more than to hear war stories recounted using terms like "bad ass" and "bad guys/savages".
It was just really disappointing overall.