The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie.
“An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq–a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable.” — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review
“Jaw-dropping…Undeniably riveting.” —RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times
From 1999 to … Review
“Jaw-dropping…Undeniably riveting.” —RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times
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.
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The costs of war, for both the warrior and the families of those who go to war, are presented in this most important book. An insightful book about what happens to those who go to war and to those who are left behind, fearing the ‘bullet that is not seen’ or the appearance of military personnel at the family’s front door.
I really liked this book. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning.
Knew a lot of the story, not a lot of inspiration for me.
Chris Kyle did an amazing job with his story. I had read the book and
Iistened to the audio book as well. It was very engaging and too real-life for any civilian to ever understand. Highly recommend.
A tribute to the man, his family and his service.
A true hero’s tale thank god for men with his resolve we are free because of men like him
Somewhat intetesting.
American Sniper is one of the most uplifting, sad, and moving books I have read in a long time. Even though you know how terribly it ends, it gives you a feeling that our soldiers are the real heroes in this world. Human yes, but their love for this country, their family, and their brothers in combat make them perform their duty even when all …
Great American story
I found it interesting but did not liking the narrator as the book progressed. It did give a good picture of the thought processes of someone in that role.
Tragic his fate
Intense, violence, emotional,page-turner.
Well told story of the recent wars. Detailed descriptions of what it is like to be fighting a war and how it affects the people involved. The first person voice was the best part.
A great collection of war storys.
If you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of the perennial battle-tested soldier, this is an intimate view.
True story. A real hero!
Honest and personal look inside the world of being a top tier Navy Seal and sniper. shows the heroic as well as the painful sides of this heroic work that keeps us safe from our enemies.
A true American hero
Dramatic and very informative
Great book. Very informative about the life of an Army sniper.