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"The raw and unforgettable narrative of the making of our country's record-holding sniper, Chris Kyle's memoir is a powerful book, both in terms of combat action and human drama. Chief Kyle is a true American warrior down to the bone, the Carlos Hathcock of a new generation." --CHARLES W. SASSER, Green Beret (US Army Ret.) and author of "One Shot, One Kill"
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NOTE: The book has a specific binding - it is “rough cut”. Rough cut is the practice of intentionally leaving the edges of the pages of a book or other publication in a rough "unfinished" state. This is a treatment commonly used in America on hardbacks and actually is designed to make them a bit more “special” – an antiquarian feel.
Gripping, eye-opening, and powerful, "American Sniper" is the astonishing autobiography of SEAL Chief Chris Kyle, whose record 255 confirmed kills make him the most deadly sniper in U.S. military history.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Chris Kyle served four tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom, making 160 confirmed kills of enemy soldiers and insurgents. In this biography, Kyle begins by describing his early life, his decision to join the Navy, and the courtship of his wife, Taya. The narrative then alternates between Kyle's military experiences and his home life with Taya and their children.
Kyle's descriptions of training and camaraderie in his Navy SEAL unit are similar to those from other military biographies. The training is hard, the participants are tough, and the officers in the "head shed" have them do some stupid things. The deployment sections of the book describe battle with Iraqi insurgents and the tactics that do and don't work against them. Kyle gives names when praising heroic actions of his fellow soldiers and uses unflattering labels when describing those for whom he has less respect. Don't miss what he says about "Runaway." Kyle comes across as a true solder--capable, patriotic, loyal to his comrades, and ferocious to his enemies. The enemies include opponents in bar fights as well as the Iraqis. We remember more than once that soldiers are very young as well as very brave.
The domestic segments of the book are less exciting, but have a depth not found in the combat stories. Kyle has trouble transitioning to his stateside life. And his wife has trouble understanding the war he leaves behind--and feels he must return to. His personal code of loyalty to "God, country, family" in that order is only a little different from Taya's. Why can't he move his family up to second place? We watch them go through the same growth struggles that all couples experience along with the unique challenges imposed by wartime military service. There are some useful lessons here.
It is clear that Chris Kyle was a heroic solder who served our country well. While his book has its moments--like the time he failed to hang up his cell phone before a fire fight and his wife heard the whole thing--it is a bit less than it could be. Certainly this is not because Kyle's life is uninteresting. But he could have shared more details about his work as a sniper. That's how the book is advertised and that's why most readers will pick it up. By that standard it falls a bit short.
Kyle's descriptions of training and camaraderie in his Navy SEAL unit are similar to those from other military biographies. The training is hard, the participants are tough, and the officers in the "head shed" have them do some stupid things. The deployment sections of the book describe battle with Iraqi insurgents and the tactics that do and don't work against them. Kyle gives names when praising heroic actions of his fellow soldiers and uses unflattering labels when describing those for whom he has less respect. Don't miss what he says about "Runaway." Kyle comes across as a true solder--capable, patriotic, loyal to his comrades, and ferocious to his enemies. The enemies include opponents in bar fights as well as the Iraqis. We remember more than once that soldiers are very young as well as very brave.
The domestic segments of the book are less exciting, but have a depth not found in the combat stories. Kyle has trouble transitioning to his stateside life. And his wife has trouble understanding the war he leaves behind--and feels he must return to. His personal code of loyalty to "God, country, family" in that order is only a little different from Taya's. Why can't he move his family up to second place? We watch them go through the same growth struggles that all couples experience along with the unique challenges imposed by wartime military service. There are some useful lessons here.
It is clear that Chris Kyle was a heroic solder who served our country well. While his book has its moments--like the time he failed to hang up his cell phone before a fire fight and his wife heard the whole thing--it is a bit less than it could be. Certainly this is not because Kyle's life is uninteresting. But he could have shared more details about his work as a sniper. That's how the book is advertised and that's why most readers will pick it up. By that standard it falls a bit short.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
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For the record i sourced this book from another retailer having read the concerns regarding the quality of the pages. I can confirm that the edition i received is also of a substandard quality with regard to the cut of the pages. There is an obvious manufacturing defect which is for all intents and purpose outside of Amazons responsibilty. There are no photos inside the edition i have received and wonder if this is correct? i will endeavour to read it, however it is a let down as i do tend to take pride in any books i purchase, like a previous reveiwer said, if there is a quality issue lets see a reflection of this in the asking price!!
For the record i sourced this book from another retailer having read the concerns regarding the quality of the pages. I can confirm that the edition i received is also of a substandard quality with regard to the cut of the pages. There is an obvious manufacturing defect which is for all intents and purpose outside of Amazons responsibilty. There are no photos inside the edition i have received and wonder if this is correct? i will endeavour to read it, however it is a let down as i do tend to take pride in any books i purchase, like a previous reveiwer said, if there is a quality issue lets see a reflection of this in the asking price!!
20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition with Audio/Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
Unfortunately Chris Kyle's story and achievements are undone by this poorly written book. The complete lack of detail and basic story telling skills, especially during the firefights and sniper kills ruin the book. It's like reading a 13 year olds account of a game of Call of Duty. I completed the book with little empathy of Chris or a better insight of what its really like to be a SEAL sniper.
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Thoroughly unenjoyable. Do not waste your time.
Nobody expects ex-forces guys to be world-beating authors but even when taking that into consideration, you begin to ask yourself why at some point during the production of this... Read more
Published 8 days ago by acae
A good target
One of the worst book ever read. Is very difficult to find the correct adjective to describe it, poor written, repetitive, deprived of any useful information on tactics, techniques... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Glock22C
Sniper
I found this book very intersting, it tells the story of the most prolific sniper in American history. Read more
Published 1 month ago by luggs
Rough cut
For all of you complaining about the production quality of the hardcover book itself, not the writing - I learned that this is called "rough cut", a U.S. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Benno K.
Dull
I must admit, I have not finished reading this book. I tried but I couldnt bring myself to continue, its just badly written. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. David C. Derrick
Do not waste your money
This book is poorly written. This guy is full of himself everyone is an idiot except him. I had to force myself to finish this book even though this guy was clearly just trying to... Read more
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Disgusting quality and service from Amazon
I have tried three times to obtain this book from Amazon in what I would class as being of a first class saleable condition. My efforts have been ongoing since January. Read more
Published 3 months ago by music lover
Troubling
I have to agree with many of the posts on here criticising how this book is written, it does lack finesse but in Kyle's defence it isn't written by a writer, it's written by a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by MasterOfTheDarkArts
sniper
The book was excellent,I couldn't fault the delivery either. my only concern was the "cut" of the pages, not the best that I have seen to say the least, apart from than than I am... Read more
Published 3 months ago by fletch
Badly produced book
I don't often buy hardback books, but when I do it's because I want to keep them, so it came as a massive disappointment to receive this book. Read more
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