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American Sniper is a 2012 memoir by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. It chronicles Kyle’s life as a Navy SEAL sniper, from his childhood in Texas to his four tours of duty in the Iraq War. Kyle was the most lethal sniper in U.S. military history, with 160 confirmed kills. He was also a decorated war hero, receiving two Silver Stars and five Bronze Stars.
The book is divided into three parts. The first part tells the story of Kyle’s childhood and early adulthood. Kyle grew up in a small town in Texas and was raised by a single mother. He was a good student and athlete, but he also had a rebellious streak. After high school, Kyle joined the Navy and was eventually selected for the SEALs.
The second part of the book describes Kyle’s experiences in the Iraq War. Kyle was deployed to Iraq four times, and he saw some of the most intense fighting of the war. He was involved in many firefights, and he killed many enemy combatants. Kyle also witnessed the horrors of war, including the deaths of many of his friends and comrades.
The third part of the book tells the story of Kyle’s post-war life. Kyle struggled to adjust to civilian life after the war. He suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and he had trouble sleeping and concentrating. He also had difficulty relating to his family and friends.
American Sniper is a powerful and disturbing book. It is a first-hand account of the horrors of war, and it offers a glimpse into the mind of a sniper. The book has been praised for its honesty and its insights into the human cost of war. However, it has also been criticized for its glorification of violence.
Despite the controversy, American Sniper is a landmark book that has had a significant impact on American culture. The book has been adapted into a film of the same name, which was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred Bradley Cooper as Kyle. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it won the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing
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