American Sniper (Enhanced Edition): The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

Chris Kyle · Scott McEwen · Jim DeFelice

Jan 2012 · Sold by Harper Collins

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NOW A BLOCKBUSTER MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY CLINT EASTWOOD—NOMINATED FOR SIX ACADEMY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST PICTURE

This special enhanced edition features more than 10 exclusive videos with Chris Kyle and an additional 15 images and descriptions of the weapons used by the armed forces in their fight against terrorism overseas.

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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4.6

1.8K reviews

Marine Scout Sniper

December 16, 2015

Profess to be written by a true military sniper. I can not believe the words of this Navy sniper. His lies were too many and too many in between. He lied about his confrontation with Jesse Ventura, he lied about killing civilians during Hurricane Katrina, I am NOT reading from the book Why because he wrote the book. How many lies did he tell of his exploits. What was truth and what was A lie. Too many times there was no spotter with him. He possibly could have said I killed 10 enemy today. Semper Fi

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chrispmis

January 31, 2015

Chris Kyle tells more than a story about shooting. He tells us what it's like to be a warrior committed to protecting his country and his fellow soldiers. He also shows the toll that such a commitment takes on a soldier and his family. Some things I already guessed; others I never thought of. Read this book. I think that you really need to if you want a ground level view and understanding of our wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Delta Water

December 15, 2016

I felt it was overly patriotic, if there is such a thing. His wifes perspective is on here a lot too. I only liked the actual war stories and his thoughts, though he tends to use the hero and 'enemy is Satan and we are protectors saving America' gist a lot too. Some parts seem to skip between ideas or timeline. Its still worth a read tho.

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.

Scott McEwen is a trial lawyer in San Diego.

Jim DeFelice is the co-author, with former U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, of the multi-million-copy bestseller American Sniper, the source for Clint Eastwood’s film starring Bradley Cooper. His other books include Omar Bradley: General at War; Rangers at Dieppe; and West Like Lightning: The Brief, Legendary Ride of the Pony Express. He lives in upstate New York.

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