Navy seal sniper chris kyle had at least 160 confirmed kills during four tours in iraq between 2003 and 2009. Marcus both in buds and when he got word back in california that the seal sniper team which marcus was with was compromised over in afghanistan. And in moving firstperson accounts throughout, kyles wife, taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their marriage and children, as well as on chris. He was born in 1974, which would make him 25 when he enlisted. With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the pentagon, kyle is the deadliest marksman in u. Kyle donated his share of the book profits to families of colleagues who had died in battle and to a charity to help wounded veterans. American sniper is the inside story of what its like to be in war. Throughout american sniper, he writes about his conflicting loyalties. Chris kyle, coauthor of the book american sniper and subject of the blockbuster movie of the same name, told newsmax tv during a 2012 interview that when he was about to pull the trigger with an enemy fighter in his sights, he was only thinking about one thing. The book could be the subject of even more publicity in the coming weeks. But, as good as the movie american sniper was, it pales in comparison to the book written by chris kyle before he was murdered, and with commentary from his wife throughout, the book american sniper is the definition of a pageturner. The book says a lot about attitudes to war, to islam, and to the military.
Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with. American sniper is almost too dumb to criticize almost. American sniper stars, writer went beyond chris kyles book. Back home with his family after four tours of duty, however, chris finds that it is the war he cant leave behind. American sniper the autobiography of the most lethal sniper in u. I n the new clint eastwooddirected film american sniper, bradley cooper plays chris kyle, the navy seal who was credited with the most confirmed kills 160 in american. In the movie chris joined the navy when he was 24 years old. Military history 2012 by chris kyle, with scott mcewen and jim defelice. The scariest thing i did while in the military was come home and tell my story to the public the good, the bad and. According to his book, kyle reported to basic training in 1999.
As a soldier, i obtained ta pick on other branches as a requirement. This is kyles first sniper kill, though it happens while he is. I commend chris kyle for telling his story in his book american sniper. Americas most prolific sniper, kyles wartime experiences went well beyond shooting from afar. The pentagon has officially confirmed more than 150 of kyles kills the previous american record was 109, but it has declined to verify the astonishing total number for this book.
I can say that while the movie was really good, the. He takes kyle to a support group of disabled veterans, many of whom have lost limbs. 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. American sniper is a book likely to attract commentary be it criticism or admiration for a long time to come.
What are the major differences between the book and the. Our first viewing was american sniper at the theater at 9. The book describes kyles upbringing and navy seal training, but the heart of the text deals with his experiences in combat. Memoir of americas most prolific sniper, with an emphasis on the grisly, unpredictable nature of contemporary warfare. With bradley cooper, sienna miller, kyle gallner, cole konis. Military history is an autobiography by united states navy seal chris kyle, written with scott mcewen and jim defelice. Differences between american sniper book vs movie page 1. American sniper also honors kyles fellow warriors, who raised hell on and off the battlefield. Notice, also, that kyle is hungry for violenceunlike many other soldiers in iraq, he seems to enjoy firing at his enemies.
Home discussion questions characters plot conflict setting theme man vs. Clint eastwood an amazingly detailed account of fighting in iraqa humanizing, brave story thats extremely readable. In a different sense, american sniper shows kyle negotiating the tension between country and familythe war front and the home front. Military history chris kyle with scott mcewen and jim defelice dedication i dedicate this book. American sniper chris kyle told newsmax the truth, watch. Chris has always planned to join the military and wasnt motivated by an attack.
Navy seal chris kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in united states military history. The book offers more in the way of chris kyles internal dialogue. For more information you can go to differences between american sniper book vs movie page 1. American sniper is a 2014 american biographical war drama film directed by clint eastwood and written by jason hall. American sniper audiobook by chris kyle, scott mcewan. This is the same number that is stated in the american sniper movie. It has been accused of glorifying the life of a bloodthirsty killer, being ignorant of the u. All of these quotes come from chris kyles book, american sniper. American sniper is retired navy seal sniper chris kyles gripping and dramatic account of how he became the deadliest sniper in u.
Watching all the best picture nominations while our kids are at grandmas over the entire weekend. In the latest trailer for american sniper, directed by clint eastwood and based on the autobiography of the name, bradley cooper plays u. American sniper is a movie whose politics are ludicrous and idiotic. In the film version of american sniper, mustafa is the most prominent villain. Navy seal sniper chris kyle, who is said to have had.
American sniper s chris kyle bradley cooper is an all american boy raised in rural texas with strong christian values and a passion for firearms. Another great book along the same lines is outlaw platoon. Movies are great, but in this case, you have to treat yourself to the books. Jon ronson so youve been publicly shamed audiobook. Differences between american sniper book vs movie page 2. Everything was perfect except for the stupid fake baby. Now a blockbuster motion picture directed by clint eastwoodnominated for six academy awards, including best picturethis special enhanced edition features more than 10 exclusive videos with chris kyle and an additional 15 images and descriptions of the weapons used by the armed forces in their fight against terrorism overseas. The best quotes from chris kyles book, american sniper. American sniper is a bona fide cultural phenomenon. A film adaptation of american sniper, starring bradley cooper as. Ive read the book and watched the american sniper movie produced by clint eastwood. The american sniper community note includes chapterbychapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. The book american sniper is better than the movie book. In the book, he indicates that this is his first kill in iraq.
Chris also knew marcus luttrell who wrote the book lone survivor and in the book american sniper chris details interaction with. American sniper, the tale of chris kyle a navy seal sniper. Between the imitation game and american sniper, the two films should clean up this year at the oscars. Bradley coopers new film american sniper, directed by clint eastwood, is both based on the autobiography of the same name by accomplished marksman chris kyle and co. In kyles book, he claims he saw war protesters carrying signs that said baby killer which is a bunch of bull according to michael mccaffrey, who combed through american sniper for. In researching the american sniper true story, we learned that by the pentagons count, u. American sniper tells the story of chris kyle, a navy seal who completed four tours in iraq from 19992009.
The men share their stories, and kyle decides to take some of the men out to a shooting range and teach them to shoot sniper rifles. American sniper chris kyle was full of lies, just like the. American sniper the autobiography of the most lethal. The doctor tells him that there are american troops who could use his help at home. Also, chris and his wife taya sometimes argued about him being in the military. American sniper the movie has come under heated criticism. His tale inspired the selfauthored autobiography american sniper.
939 720 925 914 275 820 775 647 32 595 1382 460 1141 1508 1191 266 75 945 1314 106 916 127 883 642 1357 791 275 742 1363 471 773 652 279 744 26