American sniper by authors scott mcewen, jim defelice, and navy seal chris kyle, is an account of seal kyles career from 1999 to 2009. Chris kyle is a former united states navy seal, who with 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed. Chris kyle, scott mcewan, john pruden, jim defelice. American sniper audiobook cd austin public library. A brave warrior and patriot, chris kyle writes frankly about the missions, personal challenges, and hard choices that are part of the daily life of an elite seal sniper. Military history by chris kyle available from rakuten kobo. No american has been more associated with the navy seal mystique than chris kyle, known as the deadliest sniper in u. In the movie chris kyle was cool and efficient mass murderer for the u.
The navy credits me with more kills as a sniper than any other american service member, past or present. American sniper audiobook by chris kyle, scott mcewan. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. American sniper wisconsin public library consortium overdrive.
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One week, its 160 the official number as of this writing, for what thats worth, then its way higher, then its somewhere in between. In 1997, chris kyle joins the navy and begins his time in boot camp. With more than 250 confirmed kills in iraq and several citations for. Id also like to dedicate it to the memory of my seal brothers marc and ryan. The astonishing autobiography of seal chief chris kyle, whose record 150 confirmed kills make him the most deadly sniper in u. American sniper allen county public library overdrive. Mooney reveals the life story of navy seal chris kyle, the american sniper, from his texas childhood up through his death in february 20. Written by chris kyle, scott mcewan, jim defelice, narrated by john pruden. Waldron had over 109 confirmed kills in the vietnam war.
Unfortunately, chris was murdered at a shooting range on february 2nd, 20. Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. American sniper las vegasclark county library district. Francotirador american sniper spanish edition chris. American sniper by chris kyle, scott mcewen, jim defelice. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio. February 2, 20 was a united states navy seal and the most lethal sniper in u. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Aug 17, 2018 chris, as most vets often do, found it difficult to adjust to civilian life but was able to start his own company craft securities and wrote his new york times best selling, american sniper bibliography. American sniper is the inside story of what its like to be in war. He received two distinguished service crosses as well as a silver star for his exploits and heroism during the war. He received two distinguished service crosses as well.
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By all accounts, routh returned to civilian life a profoundly. American sniper prince william public library system. American sniper northeast texas digital consortium. Chris kyle s work american sniper gives the reader a glimpse into the life of a navy seal sniper from the day he leaves buds training to the final days of service with the navy.
Memoir of americas most prolific sniper, with an emphasis on the grisly, unpredictable nature of contemporary warfare. Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards. Listen to american sniper the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u. The life and legend of chris kyle the life and legend of chris kyle audiobook, by michael j. Military history audiobook by jim defelice, scott mcewen, chris kyle. American sniper the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u. Marcus luttrell, author of lone survivor chris kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true american hero in every sense of the word.
A brutal warrior but a gentle father and husband, kyle led the life of an american hero and legend. American sniper audiobook free online american sniper by chris kyle audiobook. Jul 22, 2016 christopher scott chris kyle april 8, 1974. American sniper new hampshire state library overdrive. Before there was american sniper chris kyle, there was adelbert bert waldron. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the iraq war, called him the legend. Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, u. American sniper audiobook chris kyle, scott mcewan. Kyle pulls no punches either in this book, detailing operations and kills that he made over the course of his career.
American sniper audiobook by chris kyle 9780062116. American sniper audiobook cd pima county public library. The life and legend of chris kyle audiobook listen. A s the saying goes, the bookespecially when written by the man who lived the storiesis better than the movie, which by all accounts is going to break all manner of box. Despite the apparent coolness and efficiency of the chris kyles in the u. Afterwards, he begins training for basic underwater demolitionscuba buds, a skillset necessary to become a seal. With more than 250 confirmed kills in iraq and several citations for bravery, including two silver stars, kyle may well be the most lethal soldier in american military history. Chris kyle, a us navy seal from texas, was deployed to iraq in 2003 and claimed to have killed more than 255 people during his sixyear military career.
Kyle s parents were both hard workers, and they encouraged him to keep busy, too. Navy seal chris kyle, and the source for clint eastwoods blockbuster movie which was nominated for six academy awards, including best. Chris, as most vets often do, found it difficult to adjust to civilian life but was able to start his own company craft securities and wrote his new york times best selling. I dedicate this book to my wife, taya, and my kids for sticking it out with me. Jan 29, 20 chris kyle was incredible, the most celebrated war hero of our time, a true american hero in every sense of the word. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. His fellow american warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision.
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