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The Life of an American Sniper Chris Kyle : The Extraordinary life of Most Lethal American Sniper Chris Kyle
The Life of an American Sniper Chris Kyle : The Extraordinary life of Most Lethal American Sniper Chris Kyle
Chris Kyle’s story and that of any human being who dies senselessly before the age of 40 is a tragic one. Chris Kyle was a young man with a history of bravery and service to his country. The story of Chris Kyle's life and the life of his killer collided, bringing to light war and its effects on young men and women. When considered, Chris Kyle’s life brings up many of the hot button issues on the minds of Americans today. One only need turn on the television Sunday morning to hear the debate of gun violence, mental illness and the systems which fail to help those in need.Chris Kyle was a mythical figure to many who followed Chris Kyle's story. Chris Kyle was counted on as a protector to many including the wife and two children Chris Kyle left behind. Chris Kyle was a devoted family man, mentor and a lethal sniper in service to his country.Chris Kyle’s life and death peel back as an onion beginning with his birth and proceeding to Chris Kyle's harrowing war experiences culminating in his death.
Chris Kyle’s story and that of any human being who dies senselessly before the age of 40 is a tragic one. Chris Kyle was a young man with a history of bravery and service to his country. The story of Chris Kyle's life and the life of his killer collided, bringing to light war and its effects on young men and women. When considered, Chris Kyle’s life brings up many of the hot button issues on the minds of Americans today. One only need turn on the television Sunday morning to hear the debate of gun violence, mental illness and the systems which fail to help those in need.Chris Kyle was a mythical figure to many who followed Chris Kyle's story. Chris Kyle was counted on as a protector to many including the wife and two children Chris Kyle left behind. Chris Kyle was a devoted family man, mentor and a lethal sniper in service to his country.Chris Kyle’s life and death peel back as an onion beginning with his birth and proceeding to Chris Kyle's harrowing war experiences culminating in his death.
10 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2013
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October 26, 2024It's a good book so far, there is a lot of action going on which I like. It teaches you a lot about how to use your mind and don't make bad decisions, basically to discipline yourself. He never failed to try his best and always pushed himself to the limit through basic training and when he was in wars.
February 28, 2018
I though it was really good about how he grew up and what the navy is about.
January 3, 2021
Great book
Very fast pace but it give a brief view of who he was. Make you want to read more about him.
Very fast pace but it give a brief view of who he was. Make you want to read more about him.
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April 29, 2016In american sniper its more like a diary and explaining more of what the seals do. Also the mental and physical effect it has on him and his social and love life. this book would go to people that want to know more about war fair and how soldiers act. He starts signing up for the military and then goes into seals and is in a lot of stressed out situations. There was one test he took and it showed that his heart slowed when he was in combat and when he wasent it was going really fast. which is really good for a sniper but not a normal life. Other people notice how good he is and get mad but he loved his job and would just keep on doing it if he could. very deep touching book. makes you appreciate what soldiers do for us every day. He also made the farthest sniper shot ever also. I would recamnd this book to everybody.
June 9, 2017
One of the top 10 books I've ever read. I felt drawn in and was able to understand and "feel" the book. The honesty and transparency was refreshing and the humor had me giggling out loud many times. His love of his wife, children, family, military family was loyal and true along with his love of his country. This book is fantastic and a great read, everything is explained for those of us non-military types. Makes me appreciate the sacrifices that military personnel make so others can be safe and free.
May 28, 2015
Emotional
I chose to read this because I just watched the movie...I found out a couple things from reading this though that I'm not very happy about...I would recommend this read though....it's emotional and powerful...thank you Chris Kyle for serving this country....rest in peace man
I chose to read this because I just watched the movie...I found out a couple things from reading this though that I'm not very happy about...I would recommend this read though....it's emotional and powerful...thank you Chris Kyle for serving this country....rest in peace man
February 11, 2016
I wanted to read this before I saw the movie. It was not very well written but maybe that was part of the point - he was just an guy doing a job that he loved surrounded by an amazing circle of family and friends. After reading about the making of the movie, I realize it will be different than the book and why but that is okay.
February 9, 2015
Amazing!!!
A very good short synopsis of Chris Kyle's life. Every American should read this for the ending chapters. They tell of how our present day leaders feel about our military, or in this case, their lack of respect!
A very good short synopsis of Chris Kyle's life. Every American should read this for the ending chapters. They tell of how our present day leaders feel about our military, or in this case, their lack of respect!
February 23, 2015
Honored hero
I enjoyed reading about Chris Kyle. There a lot of hero's I don't hear or read about. If people don't like what he did after he came home doesn't have anything to do with what he did for the country. He did what he was capable of doing when the time came.
I enjoyed reading about Chris Kyle. There a lot of hero's I don't hear or read about. If people don't like what he did after he came home doesn't have anything to do with what he did for the country. He did what he was capable of doing when the time came.
March 12, 2015
Just plain sucked
Littlefield was a coward. NOT an an American hero. Shots fired in combat is one thing, shots fired for no other reason than he was too chickenshit to go out on his own, to control someone else's destiny does NOT a hero make.
Littlefield was a coward. NOT an an American hero. Shots fired in combat is one thing, shots fired for no other reason than he was too chickenshit to go out on his own, to control someone else's destiny does NOT a hero make.
March 26, 2015
don't buy
Nothing in this short book that's not in Kyle's autobiography. Don't buy this book. It is obviously written in an attempt to make money with facts gathered from another book.
Nothing in this short book that's not in Kyle's autobiography. Don't buy this book. It is obviously written in an attempt to make money with facts gathered from another book.
August 14, 2015
A down to earth realistic story of an American Hero.
August 21, 2014
interesting and a little scary as Mr. Kyle is not open to other cultures, believed that his way, his beliefs were the only ones.
January 16, 2015
I love this book
Chris Kyle was a true American hero! A life cut short! I hope his wife continues what her husband started.
Chris Kyle was a true American hero! A life cut short! I hope his wife continues what her husband started.
January 27, 2015
Not the best book to read
The mistakes in grammar make this a difficult book to read. The information is secondary at best. It reads like a high school term paper.
The mistakes in grammar make this a difficult book to read. The information is secondary at best. It reads like a high school term paper.
January 31, 2015
My review
Very good read, very insightful...what a man he was..May he rest in peace and prayers for his family. God bless them.
Very good read, very insightful...what a man he was..May he rest in peace and prayers for his family. God bless them.
May 29, 2015
Excellent
Well written showing the sacrifice given for our freedom would recommend it be read by all
A true American hero
Well written showing the sacrifice given for our freedom would recommend it be read by all
A true American hero
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July 6, 2015Need mor4e Men like him as Snipers.
October 26, 2015
short read. Great overview of his life and what he did for vets and others
March 6, 2016
True hero
I know he did his job and some think that shouldn't be praised. Yet he was the best. If we idolize celebrities...we should worship men and women like Chris Kyle.
I know he did his job and some think that shouldn't be praised. Yet he was the best. If we idolize celebrities...we should worship men and women like Chris Kyle.
June 4, 2016
didn't much like the author and didn't think the book was much good either.
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