American Sniper

Chris Kyle: a man with an extraordinary talent who considered himself just an ordinary man.

            

           Chris Kyle, a Navy seal known for his amazing marksmanship, earned the title of America’s number one sniper. Kyle believed he owed his survival during the four tours in Iraq and the surrounding areas, to a relationship with God, who saved his life on many occasions. He frequently stated that he had a guardian angel and a little bit of luck protecting him from all the weapons with which he had been shot, the explosions by which he had been hit, and the objects that had fallen on him during his time in Iraq.

            Like every human, Chris Kyle had his struggles. He was addicted to alcohol, cussed constantly, and had trouble with his wife Taya.  He picked up his alcohol addiction during his seal years when, after many missions, the team would go out drinking and get in fights. Kyle’s marriage was strained by the four tours he spent in Iraq. After having kids, Kyle’s wife begged him not to re-enlist. After the end of his deployment, he moved his family to Texas to be closer to his parents, and to help a friend who cared for disabled veterans.

            Since the book was written before Kyle died, it does not specify how he was killed. According to the website www.Nyt.com, Chris Kyle, Chad Littlefield, and Eddie Roth went to a shooting range to practice their skills. After Chris and Chad both fired all their ammo at the targets, it is recorded that Eddie brought out his gun and shot Chris seven times and Chad five times. He then took he gun, fled the shooting range without telling anyone, and went and bought two tacos. The fact that he waited till Kyle and Littlefield had shot all of their ammo shows that he did not have any mental problems, but he was fine and wanted to kill the men. Multiple investigations are and were launched into the death of a father, American hero, and Christian.

            I really enjoyed this book for the most part. My favorite part was the way he made the past event look and feel current. What I did not like is that he cussed constantly in the book, but I guess that happens a lot in war. I would definitely recommend this book to every one of my friends who enjoys war books. This book makes me want to watch the movie and learn more about war stories and the sacrifices brave men and women have made for our country. I definitely think everyone should read the book. It’s an amazing account of a strong Christian, with a passion to serve his country, who lived up to the American saying, “Land of the free and home of the brave.”

Article by Fernando.