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.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent Book! I also thought the audio reading was perfect. Nicely done!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really great book would read it all over again very good book
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5All the details and stories and action were awesome!!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5this book is truely amazing. i also suggest listening to American Wife by Taya Kyle. This book had me laughing so hard, crying, complete and udder surprise. Chris Kyle was a great man, a true hero, his story truely touches me. reading this really brings you to a different world and new perspective.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Nothing like the film, rather boring,its basically a diary. Sorry if you were expecting action similar to the film
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book, although it took me a while to be able to handle the readers fake southern accent.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Good book gets a little repetitive after a while. worth a listen/read
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I fell in love with this book from page 1! It's definetly one of my favorites I can't put it down!
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- 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.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5An amazing book, I highly recommend it to anyone interested in snipers or soldiers
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I enjoyed the story and I'm really in awe of our military and in particular the Seals. The training and dedication they have is amazing. I didn't find it particularly well written and would drag periodically.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good movie... much better book!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book. Weird to listen now that he is gone. Thank you for your service!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Now my favorite military memoir. The book made me feel like Chris was sitting there with me conversing. He made me laugh one moment and grimace the next all while educating me. Chris was and will always be loved by American patriots. A humble man with every right to boast but does not. The coward who shot him in the back robbed this nation and his family of a truly outstanding man. Rest in peace Chris we will rally with you in heaven.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5just wow
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is one of the best military memoirs I've read.
One minute you are laughing the next you are crying or in shock.
This book is a true example for why books are so much better then movies1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book a must read! Many sacrifices were made for the freedoms we enjoy!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5True hero, father, friend, and man! Rip Chris!
5 stars - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fantastic book, well told story and I found it inspirational.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A great personal biography. The action picks up not until Chapter 7. Loved hearing the tributes and acknowledgement of those other seals and friends who died. A lot of military jargon but of course the best parts were hearing about his thoughts on being a sniper, a husband, father, friend, family member and person.
- 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 stars5/5Truth is better than any made up story. Great read
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book....Great Story. Please give it a try. You will enjoy.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the first book I enjoyed listening to and I could listen to hours on end!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5So much better then movie. Like 2 different stories being told.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thank for all.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book. Chris Kyle is person to look up to.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5h
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Nice
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow, Badass.