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American Sniper

The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
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American Sniper is the gripping autobiography of Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL renowned for being the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. The book dives into Kyle's experiences on the battlefield during the Iraq War, detailing the intense challenges he faced and the profound impact of his service on his life. It provides an unflinching look at both the heroism and the personal sacrifices involved in his military career.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the real-life experiences of a highly skilled Navy SEAL sniper, packed with intense combat stories and insights into military life. It provides a gripping account of duty, warfare, and the impact on family and personal life, appealing to those drawn to military history and personal memoirs.

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SIX MILLION COPIES SOLD. THE SOURCE FOR THE HIGHEST-GROSSING WAR MOVIE OF ALL TIME.

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of the Iraq War by U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy Award-winning movie starring Bradley Cooper.

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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American Sniper is widely praised for its gripping and detailed depiction of Chris Kyle's experiences as a Navy SEAL sniper in Iraq. Reviewers highlight its courageous and humanising narrative, describing it as a powerful memoir that blends combat action and personal challenges. The book is noted for being both an engaging read and a testament to Kyle's status as a celebrated war hero.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062401724

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 305g

Pages: 416

About the Author

SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle (1974-2013) was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, and numerous other citations. Following four combat tours in Iraq, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare sniper teams. He is the author of American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms. A native Texan, Kyle is survived by his wife, Taya, and their two children.

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