The autobiography of americas deadliest sniper since carlos hathcock was a fascinating read, an insiders look at the men and methodology of americas military adventures abroad. Today, chris kyle, a former navy seal whom i wrote about in the new yorker last week, posthumously published his second book, american gun. Chris kyle names model 1911 one of the top 10 in his book. American sniper moviewith the release of clint eastwoods movie, american sniper, this weekend, i thought it might be fitting to look at the favorite rifles of the american hero, chris kyle. Theres a touch of sadness to the second book by kyle american sniper, 2012, given that kyle who coauthored this work with william doyleboth became famous for his wartime sniper service and was himself gunned down by a ptsdafflicted veteran he was.
Navy seal chris kyle, of the multimillioncopy bestseller american sniper, the source for. When former navy seal chris kyle was killed, he was completing his muchanticipated second book, american gun. The fascinating life of chris kyle, the american sniper. Chris kyle was a former top navy seal sniper and author of the bestselling book american sniper that was killed at a texas gun range on saturday, february 2, 20 by a former marine, according. When i heard he was working on this book american gun. Join chris kyle on a journedy to discover how 10 firearms changed united. This is simply a book of american history, told by an american patriot, about how our right to bear arms has shaped this wonderful country. Seal team 3 chief chris kyle 197420 was awarded two silver stars, five bronze stars with valor, and numerous other citations.
A fantastic book written by seal chief chris scott kyle, american sniper is a book that you will not be able to put down. Comment on this post with the link to your favorite derp incident, person, or group ive posted about. Taya kyle on the book american gun by chris kyle author. An american epic of war, survival, and the destiny of john f. Chris kyle american gun giveaway bonus three more books up for grabs. Kyle, 38, a former navy seal and author of american sniper. American gun is a sweeping epic of bravery, adventure, invention, and sacrifice. Chris kyle, 38, a former navy seal and author of american sniper. He credits the trp in his bestselling book, american sniper, with saving his life. Kyle was later murdered in 20 by a former marine while on a shooting range. Former navy seal sniper chris kyle shot dead at texas gun range. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u. Christopher scott chris kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal and the most lethal sniper in u. Chris kyle names model 1911 one of the top 10 in his book american gun. Chris kyle, author of american sniper and the most lethal sniper in american military history, was killed on feb. Drawing on his legendary firearms knowledge and combat experience, u. The navy revised the medal count of american sniper chris kyle, removing two valor awards from the murdered exseals total, including one of his two silver stars. Chris kyles american gun is like a chance to hang out with the late, legendary sniper as he recounts stories of the guns impact on american history. It is an amazing autobiography by chris kyle, who is the current highest kill rate sniper in u. Chris kyle was our nations deadliest sniper prior to his unfortunate murder in early 20 by a disturbed fellow veteran whom kyle was attempting to help. By all accounts, routh returned to civilian life a profoundly.
His first kill was a woman who cradled a toddler with one hand. A little history behind chris kyle and the springfield armory. In general, guns symbolize maturity, machismo, and masculinity in the book. Christopher scott kyle was born and raised in texas and was a united states navy seal from 1999 to 2009. A claimed kill refers to a shot where the round hits the. Chris kyle, americas deadliest sniper, offered no regrets. Exnavy seal fatally shot on texas gun range cbs news. Chris kyle american sniper chris kyle american gun. The guns roots go straight back to the last days of the nineteenth century. Kyles wife, taya kyle, wrote the introduction to the new book. Chris trusted the springfield armory trp for its reliable performance and toughness while he was in combat.
American gun a new book by chris kyle coming in may 20. The symbol of guns in american sniper from litcharts the. A native texan, kyle is survived by his wife, taya, and their two children. According to his book american sniper, he had 160 confirmed kills which was from 255 claimed kills. American gun by chris kyle overdrive rakuten overdrive. Chris kyle uses many different kinds of guns over the course of american sniper, and his role and subsequent fame as a sniper a highly skilled soldier and marksman who shoots enemies from a concealed position is essentially defined by guns.
This site is dedicated to chris, his family and the brave few. American gun chris kyle hardcover books online raru. It is not a book for gun nuts, however, if you are a gun nut, you will enjoy it. Fortunately, enough of the book was complete that kyles coauthor and the coauthor from his prior book, american sniper, were able to round out the chapters and bring the book to completion. Cnn chris kyle had no regrets about any of the 160 people he killed as a navy seal sniper during his five combat tours in iraq.
Kyle masterfully argues that guns have played a fascinating, indispensable, and often underappreciated role in. Taya visited waxahachie on saturday for a book signing of new york times bestselling book about the role of firearms. Chris kyle wrote one of the best books ive read this year. American gun a new book by chris kyle coming in may. The fascinating life of chris kyle detroit free press. He is unconcerned with art, he is less concerned with artistic or creative activities than most people who participated in our surveys. Chris kyle, navy seal and author of american sniper. She tells nprs jacki lyden how american gun carries on her husbands legacy. Kyle wrote a second book, this one with author william doyle, which was published after his death. Chris kyle limited edition 1911 legend series trp pistol. Following four combat tours in iraq, he became chief instructor for training naval special warfare sniper teams.
The autobiography of the most lethal sniper in us military history, became a bestseller. Chris kyle books list of books by author chris kyle. By kleigh bedingfield after the murder of chris kyle, former navy seal sniper and new york times bestselling author, his wife, taya kyle, is keeping her husbands legacy alive by completing and promoting his unfinished projects, including his new book, american gun. American gun chris kyle paperback harpercollins publishers. A single round hit the m60 machine gun of kyles partner, a twentyfiveyearold named ryan job. He is currently known as the most successful sniper in american military history. Featuring a foreword and afterword by taya kyle and illustrated with more than 100 photographs, this new paperback edition features a bonus chapter, the eleventh gun, on shotguns, derringers, and. William doyle has written or cowritten seven books, including pt 109. Chris kyle inspires limited edition pistol by springfield. In his book, kyle described how his gun range therapy worked. This fine book is a wonderful legacy that chris kyle has left us, if you want a brief history of some of the most important and interesting firearms in the world, this. Theres a touch of sadness to the second book by kyle american sniper, 2012, given that kylewho coauthored this work with william doyleboth became famous for his wartime sniper service and was himself gunned down by a ptsdafflicted veteran he.
You will read it cover to cover without wanting a break. In this book coauthored with william doyle, the book makes the argument that america has been shaped by the gun as the. Prior to completing this book, kyle and a friend were murdered. Chris kyle, legendary navy seal sniper and author of american sniper. Former navy seal sniper chris kyle shot dead at texas gun. Kyles wife, taya kyle also contributed to the book, giving readers a greater understanding of the man chris kyle was. In his autobiography, kyle said people ask a lot about the weapons he used as a sniper, so he talked some in the book about the specific rifles he used.
Kyle and his two teammates werent on the roof long before they came under enemy fire. In his book, kyle wrote that gunrange therapy was meant to be. A raucous and duly violent tour of american history through the sights of 10 famous weapons, from the kentucky long rifle to the m16. Chris kyle is the heroic us navy seal sniper whose incredible life story inspired the new clint eastwood movie american sniper.
The following is a personality profile of chris kyle based on his work. Kyle was the subject of the movie american sniper, and is considered to have had more kills than any american sniper in history. Chris kyles wife speaks for his book and for guns the. Pictures, kyle gallner, left, and bradley cooper appear in a scene from american sniper. Before that last fateful trip to the gun range kyle was nearing completion of a.
In this april 6, 2012, photo, former navy seal and author of the book american sniper chris kyle poses in midlothian, texas. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Review of portions of the book american gun by chris kyle and william doyle. The film is based on the autobiography by chris kyle.
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