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American Sniper

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Summary

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History Audiobook by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwan, Jim DeFelice is the story of Chris Kyle, America’s most prolific sniper. Kyle had 255 kills of which 160 were confirmed by the Pentagon, thus making him the deadliest marksman in US military. The book provides insights into Kyle’s upbringing and his training. The major part of the book details his combative experience in Iraq to where he made four tours.

Kyle was a Texan native and had a brimming sense of patriotism which made him join the army. he joined the Navy in 1999 and began training for the SEAL program. He was in the top 10% of his class and after further rigorous training, he was assigned to a SEAL team. He had a stubborn determination and desire to succeed which made him into an ideal Navy SEAL.

Kyle recounts his battlefield and combative experiences in Iraq. He also goes on to explain the hidden aspects of a soldier’s life like his working relations with peer soldiers and his family relationships. The book is not about only military battles and killing but it also depicts the different aspects of a SEAL’s life and the tough choices one is faced with when killing for the country is depicted in an honest and brutal manner by the author.

Review

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History Audiobook by Chris Kyle, Scott McEwan, Jim DeFelice was first published in 2012 and was on the New York Best Seller list selling more than 1.2 million copies. The book provides insights to the readers in the life of Chris Kyle. The battlefield experiences and the sacrifices made by the SEALs are depicted by the author in an engaging manner.

The book plots the rise of a man from being a common civilian to the most prolific sniper in the entire US military history. Chris Kyles’ narrative is both simplistic and blunt at the same time. His narration also reflects the anger of people from the battlefield. The book is must-read for people having special interest and inclination for war books and stories.