American Sniper

The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

By: Chris Kyle, Scott McEwan, Jim DeFelice

Narrated by: John Pruden

Length: 10 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

He is the deadliest American sniper ever, called "the devil" by the enemies he hunted and "the legend" by his Navy SEAL brothers.

From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. The Pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of Kyles kills (the previous American record was 109), but it has declined to verify the astonishing total number for this book. Iraqi insurgents feared Kyle so much they named him al-Shaitan ("the devil") and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle earned legendary status among his fellow SEALs, Marines, and U.S. Army soldiers, whom he protected with deadly accuracy from rooftops and stealth positions. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.

A native Texan who learned to shoot on childhood hunting trips with his father, Kyle was a champion saddle-bronc rider prior to joining the Navy. After 9/11, he was thrust onto the front lines of the War on Terror, and soon found his calling as a world-class sniper who performed best under fire. He recorded a personal-record 2,100-yard kill shot outside Baghdad; in Fallujah, Kyle braved heavy fire to rescue a group of Marines trapped on a street; in Ramadi, he stared down insurgents with his pistol in close combat. Kyle talks honestly about the pain of war - of twice being shot and experiencing the tragic deaths of two close friends.

American Sniper also honors Kyle's fellow warriors, who raised hell on and off the battlefield. And in moving first-person accounts throughout, Kyle's wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their marriage and children, as well as on Chris.

Adrenaline-charged and deeply personal, American Sniper is a thrilling eyewitness account of war that only one man could tell.

©2012 Chris Kyle (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

amazing read.

an amazing read. absolutely loved and would recommend to anyone who thinks about buying it.

amazing

captivating from start to finish. loved it. better than the movie by far. so much was left out in the movie.

Very Enjoyable

This book was presented in a way that made me feel as though I was brought into the store. I look, the feel, the very ess ants of what it must be like in his world.

A Real American Hero

I personally loved the book. I think every American should read this book to have an understanding of what our service men and women go through. Before purchasing I read other reviews and cannot understand how some people would give this a one star, my only thought is their review was political in nature. As a veteran myself I think the servicemen and their service, and the Kyle family for their sacrifices.

Amazing and honorable story.

Every American should hear or read this book. The sacrifice is heard and lived through the reading of this book.

Fascinating Stories from an American Hero

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would absolutely recommend this book to a friend. As a military history lover, Chris Kyle's stories tell the tales from some of our most recent conflicts, ones that we have lived through via the news. Chris Kyle tells the inside, down and dirty story.

What did you like best about this story?

Chris Kyle tells his stories as a gentleman. Always praising his teammates, and owing his own successes to luck, Kyle is a true hero.

Which scene was your favorite?

I particularly enjoyed the story of Chris Kyle going through BUDS training and Green Team. As a civilian, such tough experiences were not part of my life. Hearing how SEALs survive hell week by making it to the next meal, I've been able to put my life in better perspective.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely! I couldn't wait to hear what Chris Kyle had in store for the next chapter!

Any additional comments?

RIP Chris Kyle, a true American Hero

well done

it was a pleasure to listen to the book. It's sad how the story ends.

Perfect

I felt like I was there. True American hero. I recommend this to anyone Who questions what a true hero is.

Inspiring

I never joined the military, although I wish I had. This story refreshes my faith in this country and our military.

Amazing

Stunning book mind opening and keeps you wanting to read! One of my new favorite books of all time! Must read