American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military

By Chris Kyle (Author), Scott McEwen (Author), Jim DeFelice (Author)

I recently discovered Chris Kyle after his wife lost the court case to Jesse Ventura. Since I did not know much about the man, I decided the book would be a great way for us to get acquainted. This book gives you an insiders view into the war in Iraq. We discover how important it is to be well trained and professional especially when at war. Chris was one of the deadliest snipers in American history, feared by his enemies and praised by fellow Navy SEALs.

American Sniper is the autobiography of SEAL Chief Chris Kyle. He has over 150 confirmed kills and at the time of writing this review, he is the current record holder in the history of the US Army. Although this statistic has never been made official by the Pentagon. This book covers his 10 year career as a Navy SEAL including his many tours in Iraq from the year 1999 to 2009. He was also involved in missions in other parts of the world.

The book is written in first-person and also talks about how he left his life in Texas as rodeo cowboy to become one of the most feared expert marksman. This is the first book I have read that gives an in depth look into the often very hush hush Special Ops world. We are taken on a thrilling ride as we explore the life of Seal Sniper, who is also very committed to the rest of his team. There is no doubt that Chris really loves his job. However as far as his personal life is concerned he himself was fully aware that he was not the best husband or dad.

Who Is Chris Kyle? He was a US Navy SEAL Team 3 chief who served his country during the Iraq war, in which he went on at least four tours. He was awarded many citations including two Silver Stars and five Bronze Valor Starts. This book is his official memoir and it will soon be turned into a blockbuster movie. Before he was tragically shot at a shooting range in 2013, he lived in Texas with his family and children. Scott McEwen is he co-author and he currently lives in San Diego, California where he practices law as a trial attorney.

I love how American Sniper was written in conversational style. As you read it you feel like you are sitting down with Chris, having a drink while he shares his experiences at war. His honesty is very refreshing, and that had me captivated. He does not just share one story, instead you will find a collection of stories being told throughout this book. There is a lot of information on SEALs, snipers and their training, not just the positive stuff but the negative stuff too.

When it comes to his family, once again Chris is very open and honest about his personal relationships. He talks about the issues and problems he had and sacrifices that had to be made, revealing another side of our service men that is never really talked about. The addition of a few sections from his wife Taya, also help us the readers understand what military wives have to go through while their husbands are on active duty.

I did find that some areas were very broad. For example he talks about his career but the details on the actual shots he took as as sniper or any his interactions with his targets are vague. There are also some sections were Chris seems to get overly political and other sections were the pace of the book slows down. The writing could also have been a little better, but since this is meant to be a memoir written in his voice, I did not pay too much attention to the actual writing as I read the book.

In conclusion American Sniper is an amazing story of patriotism and heroism. May God bless the family that Chris Kyle left behind as we are all very grateful for his sacrifice and service for the country. This book is a quick read, but the story is very interesting and down to earth. At times the language may seem a little harsh, but he uses that to put across important messages that should be heard by all of us. It was really refreshing to read a book like this, one that is not sugar coated. Thank you Chris for writing this book from your heart. May your soul rest in peace. This one is a must read for every American citizen.Read More Reviews Here…