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

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The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster movie which was 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.

Review: Great read for both military and civilians - American Sniper, The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History was written by the late Navy Seal Chris Kyle. Because of my military background I found the book extremely interesting but I also believe it would be enjoyed by civilians having never served. Chris was an ordinary guy. He grew up of a middle class, Christian family in Texas. He went to high school, tried college and did some time as a real cowboy working on a ranch. He went on to join the military and become a Seal, a feat in itself considering that only 10% of the sailors who enter the rigorous training program go on to complete it. He continued on to be one of the best Seal snipers in history. Writing was not one of Chris's fortes though. His book is written in plain language and can be rough at times. I found that down to earth, every day, brutally honest, not sugar coated approach very appealing. Others, who are looking for a great literary piece may not. American Sniper is not all blood and guts, as many war stories are. It is heartfelt. It has some graphic details but it also shows emotion, good and bad. Chris talks of his loves; God, Country and Family, even telling of the trouble he sometimes had with the order of Country and Family. It includes sections written by Chris's wife Taya that show the emotion the military family waiting at home experiences. My wife read the book and loved it. Having been a military spouse for many years and very politically involved she had heard Chris's story on the news, bought and read his book and recommended it to me. She could relate to many of the stories, having heard me tell similar ones. I served as a Seabee, performing some of the tasks for the Seals that Chris discusses. Our paths may have crossed somewhere in Kuwait or Iraq but I didn't know him personally. However, reading his story made me feel like I did. It is rare for someone with his experiences to relay them to others, especially the world in a book and especially to do it so well. After a short introduction, the book chronicles Chris's life. It starts with his childhood in Texas, goes through his teenage years and on to college. He writes very candidly about the things he did and mistakes he made. He appears to have had a bit of a wild streak, getting into an occasional fight, riding bulls and then broncos in the rodeo before getting hurt, eventually giving up college to become a cowboy then joining the military. He tells of wanting to be in the action, not in a military job on sidelines. He details boot camp and then on to BUDS (Seal training). Chris is extremely patriotic and truly believed in his mission of defending our country. He takes the reader through each deployment, including the enemy, kills he made, his comrades, injuries he and others received, working with the Marines, the Seabees, the Polish Grom (special forces) and even the heartbreak of loosing friends to the war. Toward the end of the story he tells of the difficult decision he faced in leaving his career and his brothers in arms for his beloved family. Chris's story has action, emotion, patriotism, sacrifice and most of all the sense of a very humble man doing a job most could never even imagine. From where I served, supporting missions of men like Chris, I may have a little better understanding of the things he's done and experienced, but his story, told not in a format for military but for civilians truly gives the reader insight into the heart of warriors like Chris and many who serve our country. With chapter titles like; "The Devil of Ramadi", "Man Down", "The Punisher", "Family Conflicts", "Down in the Shit", "Dealing Death", "Mortality" and "Home and Out", it is evident that this is much more than a war story. I highly recommend it for everyone. It educates readers on what our military members do for our country and I hope gives them a greater appreciation for their sacrifice.
Review: Honest, Chilling and Entertaining - Unlike many of the posters on this review board, I actually purchased and read this novel. This is not a political rant nor am I here to assassinate the authors character. I am going to review the book. Written in a simple form where honesty shines through every comment, this book takes you from the author's experience at BUD's training to his retirement from the US Navy after four tours as a Navy SEAL Sniper. There are stories in the book that are humorous, there are stories that are sad, and the stories in which SEALs were lost are the most chilling of all. The author is good at his job and is unapologetic about his success. Please do not mistake that for bragging, he repeatedly thanks the men that he served with, the sophisticated shooting systems he used and luck. He openly admits he is not the "greatest" sniper, he gives that accolade to several other snipers who came before him. Instead, the author reiterates that he has written the book to memorialize the buddies he lost in battle. They were not honored with the silver star so their stories will never be told. To honor the men and their sacrifices, he agreed to write the book. Note that there are two other co-authors credited with this book, for all intents and purposes this story was going to be published one way or another, it seems that having the first person accounts make the book more accurate and realistic. I would be remiss if I did not point out that this book gives us a glimpse into a very private portion of anyone's life, marriage. the author's wife speak throughout the book as well. She gives us an honest and sometimes heart rending view of what it can be like to be married to a man committed to his career. the ups, downs and eventual success serve as a reminder that our men and women in service are not the only ones to suffer for their commitment to defending our freedom. This is the only comment I will make about the political nature of the war in Iraq. our soldiers did not ask to be sent over there, but when sent they followed orders and upheld the commitment they made to their country. I gave this book 5 stars. I believe that veterans of any war should be respected. My grandfather was in the Navy and was at Pearl Harbor, my husband is ex-Navy, and I have a cousin currently serving in the Air Force. My respect for all who sacrifice and their families knows no bounds. Buy the book. I think it is interesting, moving and heartfelt.

## Features

- autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u s american history

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #212,624 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Iraq War History (Books) #7 in Iraq War Biographies #178 in Memoirs (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 42,937 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read for both military and civilians
*by S***1 on June 17, 2013*

American Sniper, The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History was written by the late Navy Seal Chris Kyle. Because of my military background I found the book extremely interesting but I also believe it would be enjoyed by civilians having never served. Chris was an ordinary guy. He grew up of a middle class, Christian family in Texas. He went to high school, tried college and did some time as a real cowboy working on a ranch. He went on to join the military and become a Seal, a feat in itself considering that only 10% of the sailors who enter the rigorous training program go on to complete it. He continued on to be one of the best Seal snipers in history. Writing was not one of Chris's fortes though. His book is written in plain language and can be rough at times. I found that down to earth, every day, brutally honest, not sugar coated approach very appealing. Others, who are looking for a great literary piece may not. American Sniper is not all blood and guts, as many war stories are. It is heartfelt. It has some graphic details but it also shows emotion, good and bad. Chris talks of his loves; God, Country and Family, even telling of the trouble he sometimes had with the order of Country and Family. It includes sections written by Chris's wife Taya that show the emotion the military family waiting at home experiences. My wife read the book and loved it. Having been a military spouse for many years and very politically involved she had heard Chris's story on the news, bought and read his book and recommended it to me. She could relate to many of the stories, having heard me tell similar ones. I served as a Seabee, performing some of the tasks for the Seals that Chris discusses. Our paths may have crossed somewhere in Kuwait or Iraq but I didn't know him personally. However, reading his story made me feel like I did. It is rare for someone with his experiences to relay them to others, especially the world in a book and especially to do it so well. After a short introduction, the book chronicles Chris's life. It starts with his childhood in Texas, goes through his teenage years and on to college. He writes very candidly about the things he did and mistakes he made. He appears to have had a bit of a wild streak, getting into an occasional fight, riding bulls and then broncos in the rodeo before getting hurt, eventually giving up college to become a cowboy then joining the military. He tells of wanting to be in the action, not in a military job on sidelines. He details boot camp and then on to BUDS (Seal training). Chris is extremely patriotic and truly believed in his mission of defending our country. He takes the reader through each deployment, including the enemy, kills he made, his comrades, injuries he and others received, working with the Marines, the Seabees, the Polish Grom (special forces) and even the heartbreak of loosing friends to the war. Toward the end of the story he tells of the difficult decision he faced in leaving his career and his brothers in arms for his beloved family. Chris's story has action, emotion, patriotism, sacrifice and most of all the sense of a very humble man doing a job most could never even imagine. From where I served, supporting missions of men like Chris, I may have a little better understanding of the things he's done and experienced, but his story, told not in a format for military but for civilians truly gives the reader insight into the heart of warriors like Chris and many who serve our country. With chapter titles like; "The Devil of Ramadi", "Man Down", "The Punisher", "Family Conflicts", "Down in the Shit", "Dealing Death", "Mortality" and "Home and Out", it is evident that this is much more than a war story. I highly recommend it for everyone. It educates readers on what our military members do for our country and I hope gives them a greater appreciation for their sacrifice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honest, Chilling and Entertaining
*by K***R on January 9, 2012*

Unlike many of the posters on this review board, I actually purchased and read this novel. This is not a political rant nor am I here to assassinate the authors character. I am going to review the book. Written in a simple form where honesty shines through every comment, this book takes you from the author's experience at BUD's training to his retirement from the US Navy after four tours as a Navy SEAL Sniper. There are stories in the book that are humorous, there are stories that are sad, and the stories in which SEALs were lost are the most chilling of all. The author is good at his job and is unapologetic about his success. Please do not mistake that for bragging, he repeatedly thanks the men that he served with, the sophisticated shooting systems he used and luck. He openly admits he is not the "greatest" sniper, he gives that accolade to several other snipers who came before him. Instead, the author reiterates that he has written the book to memorialize the buddies he lost in battle. They were not honored with the silver star so their stories will never be told. To honor the men and their sacrifices, he agreed to write the book. Note that there are two other co-authors credited with this book, for all intents and purposes this story was going to be published one way or another, it seems that having the first person accounts make the book more accurate and realistic. I would be remiss if I did not point out that this book gives us a glimpse into a very private portion of anyone's life, marriage. the author's wife speak throughout the book as well. She gives us an honest and sometimes heart rending view of what it can be like to be married to a man committed to his career. the ups, downs and eventual success serve as a reminder that our men and women in service are not the only ones to suffer for their commitment to defending our freedom. This is the only comment I will make about the political nature of the war in Iraq. our soldiers did not ask to be sent over there, but when sent they followed orders and upheld the commitment they made to their country. I gave this book 5 stars. I believe that veterans of any war should be respected. My grandfather was in the Navy and was at Pearl Harbor, my husband is ex-Navy, and I have a cousin currently serving in the Air Force. My respect for all who sacrifice and their families knows no bounds. Buy the book. I think it is interesting, moving and heartfelt.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Honest, direct account of couple's experience of war
*by B***R on January 20, 2012*

"American Sniper" is really two stories in one: Chris Kyle's journey to becoming the United State's most prolific military sniper ever; and a surprisingly frank account of a couple's marriage strained by the separation caused by the war and Kyle's commitment to the Teams. Interwoven into the story of Kyle's deployments overseas and his brief times back at home are short sections supplied by Taya Kyle documenting her feelings and her side of the story. The combination serves to provide a poignant contrast between the brutalities faced by warriors in battle and the worry and emotions ripping through their families at home. I get the feeling that Chris Kyle is a man of few words because his descriptions of events and memories tend to be on the spare side. But the author's (Jim DeFelice) ability to capture the tone and meaning of Kyle's stories is excellent. You can pick up the cadence and rhythm of Kyle's speech with the one-liners leaving you chuckling. With a few haunting exceptions, there is almost always a comical or humorous side aspect to Kyle's stories. For those who want to pick up a lot of detail about being a SEAL or a sniper, you're not going to get much. There are some nuggets in the stories that you can probably only mine if you have some knowledge of combat and shooting. For example, you won't find a reference to a Mil-Dot anywhere. But, Kyle talks about using a tree behind some insurgents to help him on an extremely long-distance shot. Shooters will know what he is talking about. Others probably won't get the significance of the tree. (His longest shot, by the way, was 2,100 yards taken to kill a bad guy getting ready to launch a rocket at an Army convoy). He fairly brushes over his experiences during BUD/S and Hell Week, telling the reader that the process is well documented in other sources. There is a bit of treasure on p. 126 (Geared Up) where he does give some good descriptions of his gear and the reasoning behind his likes and dislikes on each piece. Likes? .45 over the 9mm; belt holster over the drop-leg holster. Depending on the mission he would carry an M-4, a Mk-11, a .300 Win Mag and, later, a .338 Lapua (which he used to the make 2,100 yard shot). I found the book extremely fast-paced and I found the addition of Taya's sections valuable in making this a very memorable account of their lives. I easily read it in a few sessions. God bless Texas if the Lone Star State keeps producing heroes like Chris Kyle (and his buddy Marcus Luttrell). He doesn't mince words and calls the situation like he sees it. His experience gives him some very simple, yet insightful, answers to situations that seem to perplex politicians. He is a bad-ass and he hands out copious amounts of kudos for others who are bad-asses. Not surprisingly, he has few nice things to say about cowards and those unwilling to commit. Great book. Entertaining and worth the read.

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