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American Sniper

By: Chris Kyle, Scott McEwan, Jim DeFelice
Narrated by: John Pruden
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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

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Love the military lingo!!!

Love it. I'm sure any military person will enjoy. Great narration too. I can see the feelings. Loved it. Yes.

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Moving Story

The story was compelling and the narrator was great. It may be a little dry at times for non-millitary folks, but I'm just a spouse and it interested me. Great listen! I highly recommend it!

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Inspiring

Whether you supported the war or didn't. There's no denying Chris Kyle is one of the greatest this country ever produced. A true hero. Kyle's autobiography is choc full of vivid details about his tours over seas. Masterfully Kyle transitions smoothly from overseas back home, really allowing the reader to see the effects of the war not only on him but on his dear wife Taya and their family. Inserted amongst Kyle's narrative are insightful narrations provided by his wife. Overall a wonderful book, definitely recommending this one.

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True story told well

With the movie gaining so much attention, I hope this book is picked up by those wanting to learn the true story of Chief Kyle. I loved the movie, but Hollywooded the hell out of this great book.

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AWESOME

What an amazing first person account of the Most Corageous people our Country has. I would give my own life to save this Man's. Even though it may be easier said than done. This type of Man is what we, The People, need more of. . .

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Been there done that

I've been there I know what he felt In WAR, and how he feels.

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God Bless the USA, and God Bless our Troops!

My family and I thank God for people like Chris Kyle, who gave so much that we can enjoy freedom and liberty in this amazing country. This is a great book, well worth the read or listen!

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greatly revealing!

very heartfelt. gave me more understanding of the inner thoughts of my deceased husband and insight into the way he handled things. thank you Chris for sharing and your service to our country and God!

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speechless

this has mean one of the most emotional and inspirational books iv listened to. the struggle of one man to be so grate to literally go into hell and come back only to be ended in such a way my heart brakes for our vets and the family's that will never be hole again. God bless America and for all who have served thank you!

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the best military book and movie ever.

love it. i listen to it over and over again. one if the best books.

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