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

Great book!

Sad to listen to knowing he was murdered while trying to help a fellow soldier with PTSD. JUST VERY HARD TO LISTEN TO...

A War Hero

Respect to him as a warrior. I did see him as a southern good ol boy, Christian that view the world from his Bible Belt myopic view. Hence his enemies were considered savages. His sniper skills are solid, his allegiance is unquestionable, I may not agree with our Iraq invasion, yet he was true to the call to arms, that is more than most men.

Great story well told

Not everyone can do this job. Thank God that some man have a guts to do it for us.we need more of them

Outstanding

Great military book, I'd recommend this to any patriotic American that wants to hear a story about a war hero.

Enlightening

Any additional comments?

From all that I've heard and seen in movies one could only imagine the things that really happens on the battle field 'in real life', but reading and seeing war through the 'eyes' of this navy seal was mind blowing. I believe the author was right when he mentioned that the army does not really get the backing they deserve and I guess some will never know and appreciate what soldiers or their families go through when a loved one as to defend both man and country in war.Thanks Chris for sharing your experience!!!

A book every American should read

I believe every American should read this book. When I say it's hard to read or technically listen to It's not because of bad writing or bad performance. It's so real it strikes right at the heart. It's an emotional rollercoaster. Certain points made me laugh out loud. While others I had to struggle not to cry. This is not fiction. This is all real. This is the best description I've seen and heard of the art of war

What an amazing book

What did you love best about American Sniper?

How humble Chris Kyle was and still so devoted to his Country and Family.

What was one of the most memorable moments of American Sniper?

There was lots of memorable moments. Going through BUDS with a broken foot, his first women kill and what it meant to him. Having his best friend killed next to him. Thank God for people like Chris.

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

In the performance they should of used a women's voice for Chris's wife.

Every American

Every American should read this book. Outstanding! Thank you for all that have served and are currently serving to protect our freedom. You all are heros!

A real hero

Thank you Chris. You are the essence of America. A true patriot. Thank you for sharing your story.

Amazing

If you liked watching American Sniper, you will love this book. You learn so much more about Chris Kyle and his thought process and experiences. I am thankful he decided to share his experience with us. Rest easy Chris, and thank you for your amazing service and dedication to our country.