• The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle: American Sniper, Navy SEAL

  • By: Michael J. Mooney
  • Narrated by: Brian Troxell
  • Length: 1 hr and 56 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (601 ratings)

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The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle: American Sniper, Navy SEAL

By: Michael J. Mooney
Narrated by: Brian Troxell
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Publisher's summary

Journalist Michael J. Mooney reveals the life story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the American Sniper, from his Texas childhood up through his death in February 2013. A brutal warrior but a gentle father and husband, Kyle led the life of an American hero and legend. His heroism and reputation in the military service earned him the nickname "the devil" among insurgents and the nickname The Legend among his SEAL brethren, but his impact extended beyond that after he came home, through his work with fellow veterans.

Mooney also sheds light on the life of the suffering fellow veteran who killed Kyle and interviews those closest to the late SEAL. The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle is an honest portrayal of the life of a man whose memorial service brought thousands of people to Cowboys Stadium - the most celebrated war hero of our time.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2013 Michael J. Mooney (P)2013 Hachette Audio

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Just sorry I just discovered Chris Kyle, thank everyone for sharing this story with the rest of us!

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A Story That Needed Telling !

Would've loved to see him in politics. Brother, do we need that type person!! A REAL shame. R.I.P. Chris Kyle !

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To the heart

This was touching moving to the soul and I'm not one to write reviews this is a great follow-up to American sniper

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A remarkable read

Americans need this short book. We must return to our roots......believing in God ,country ,family,children ,freedom,valor,honor & patriotism. We must do as Scripture says " turn back to Me and repent and I will restore your land" and do it soon. Chris is one example-there are many others. BUT it must be soon or America will exist no more!

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Excellently Written

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

Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about Chris Kyle. Reveals things about his service that he was too humble to admit

What other book might you compare The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle: American Sniper, Navy SEAL to and why?

American Sniper by Chris Kyle.

Have you listened to any of Brian Troxell’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, excellent performance

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

I would totally recommend "The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle" to friends and enemies alike.

What did you like best about this story?

My favorite was the entire 1 hour and 56 minutes.

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Wonderful, thought-provoking writing, perfect narrator and all the right stuff to tell Kyle's story. His widow contributed to the book as well. Next stop for me is American Sniper but I'm quite happy I read this book first.

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A powerful story

This book was very powerful, very moving, it gave you a different outlook of what people serving our country give up so we can be free.

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American Hero

What did you love best about The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle: American Sniper, Navy SEAL?

America does not make men like Chris Kyle any longer. The day of a man's man, a John Wayne, a Chris Kyle, an Audey Murphy is long gone. God Bless Chris in heaven and his family and friends.

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A true American Hero, A man above reproach, Valor!

A true American Hero, A man above reproach, Valor! A man of God, an amazing husband and father and someone we can all teach our future generations about. Thank you for you dedication to and for our country Chris. May your light shine brightly forever!!

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A First of many

awesome I love the production of this book and look forward to more like it

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