American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History Contributor(s): Kyle, Chris (Author), McEwen, Scott (Author), DeFelice, Jim (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062431641 ISBN-13: 9780062431646 Publisher: William Morrow & Company
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Military - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs - History | Military - Iraq War (2003-2011) |
Dewey: B |
Lexile Measure: 830(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.3" W x 8" L (0.80 lbs) 496 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Cultural Region - Middle East |
Features: Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 156925 Reading Level: 6.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 17.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood's blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. "An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq--a humanizing, brave story that's extremely readable." -- PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting. --RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): DeFelice, Jim: - 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. Kyle, Chris: -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. McEwen, Scott: -Scott McEwen is a trial lawyer in San Diego. |
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