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WAY OF THE REAPER: MY GREATEST UNTOLD MISSIONS AND THE ART OF BEING A SNIPER PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Nicholas Irving, Gary Brozek | 304 pages | 08 Aug 2017 | Griffin Publishing | 9781250102584 | English | California, United States Way of the Reaper: My Greatest Untold Missions and the Art of Being a Sniper PDF Book Tell Us Where You Are:. It was a couple of years of losing a lot of stuff and almost being a homeless vet. Nov 04, Conner rated it it was amazing. Good product. He also served as an on-set advisor for Doug Liman 's sniper film The Wall. For Thomas England, the end goal Retrieved 4 April I would take Afghanistan over Iraq any day. Pick up in store. I miss the camaraderie. Previous page. Nicholas Irving. This is one of the best books about the actions and affects of war on our men and women who have fought and continue to fight our nation's wars. I never applied myself. Way of the Reaper is a step-by-step accounting of how a sniper works, through the lens of Irving's 10 most significant kills - none of which have been told before. Direct-action sniping is different from the sniping that Chris Kyle of American Sniper fame did. Publishers Weekly. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly. I got suspended a lot. He was the first African American to serve as a sniper in his battalion and is now the owner of HardShoot, where he trains personnel in the art of long-range shooting. Look for similar items by category:. Show More Show Less. Action packed to best summarize this book. These are good places to start for those wanting to know something more about spiritual injuries in war. Nicholas Irving does a great job telling stories from his time as a newbie to a seasoned sniper team leader. Hours of Play:. Herbert Schlossberg is a retired historian. Gary J. You had more of a chance to maneuver. Nov 28, Teagan Prochnow rated it it was amazing. It sounds young but my back and my knees hurt every day. Matthew Ng November 20, Listeners will experience the rush of the hunt and the dangers that all snipers must face while learning what it takes to become an elite man hunter. Enjoyable book, worth the read. I was always the type of guy who questioned a lot of things. He also assisted interdiction missions that targeted weapons caches or illicit drug ventures used to support Taliban operations. Jan 04, Alex Frisbey rated it it was amazing. Great read Not as good as the first book, but still a Good read. They did the jobs required of them selflessly and often heroically. The book is an okay read, but I personally find it factually challenged. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. That was not me. Perspective: A Personal Story Nicholas Irving was the most unlikely of candidates to become one of the greatest snipers in Army Ranger history. It was a quick, but engrossing read. Sep 16, Erica rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites. Looks like it hurts, man. At the base level, the atomic level, combat is all about your brother next to you. Way of the Reaper: My Greatest Untold Missions and the Art of Being a Sniper Writer I read firsthand accounts like these to understand what our modern military goes through. Just an amazing real world account of what it was like to be one of the best snipers in the military. Alvin Townley. Irving was issued a SR rifle , which he nicknamed Dirty Diana. Instead, these are the thoughts of a man faced with the prospect of dying on a battlefield and how he coped with that fear and how he justified the job he did. Readers will experience the rush of the hunt and the dangers that all snipers must face, while learning what it takes to become an elite manhunter. Categories : births 21st-century American male actors 21st-century American non-fiction writers American autobiographers 21st-century American male writers American military snipers Entertainment law Entertainment lawyers Living people Male actors from Maryland People from Maryland United States Army Rangers United States Army soldiers American male non-fiction writers. One reason I particularly liked this book is Irv's honesty. Editorial Reviews. Nov 25, rebecca johnson rated it it was amazing. The truth I took from this is that even the best soldiers, and Rangers are definitely some of the finest, most disciplined and skilled soldiers in the world, cannot liberate a people unready and unwilling to liberate themselves. Irving, who served as a direct-action sniper with 3rd Ranger Battalion, saw too much combat during his six years in uniform to give his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan the Rambo treatment. Let me start by saying this. What could have come across as a shallow exercise in chest-thumping is much more. Irving, who served as a direct-action sniper with 3rd Ranger Battalion, saw too much combat during his six years in uniform to give his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan the Rambo treatment. Buy It Now. Nick shares his feelings and exciting details as his job just as Kyle did but for Nick obviously it is presented in the "First Person" I found it interesting that Nick was not bring his counts of KIA's to this book. Born and raised in Maryland, Irving joined the military for the same reason a lot of young people joined the military during the early days of the Global War on Terror: He wanted to deploy. And what coming home for our soldiers is like. See all 20 - All listings for this product. I never applied myself. If more soldiers were as open about their struggles and had a wife and family that was as supportive, we wouldn't lose as many soldiers to suicide. To ask other readers questions about Way of the Reaper , please sign up. Afghanistan was a more open environment. Events such as Irving's time as stryker driver during the hotel party as they called it, or Perkins stepping on an IED so close to the end of his deployment are just a few events from Irving chaotic deployments. It was way different. I loved deploying. I picked up this book because I've read other books about Special Forces and thought it might be an interesting read. It also talks about how ego affects you. Your writing is lot more confessional than typical special ops memoirs. Sure, I could still do it. Brandon Webb. Perspective: A Personal Story Nicholas Irving was the most unlikely of candidates to become one of the greatest snipers in Army Ranger history. Irv was an Army Ranger, which is special forces, just not the ones who do the really dark stuff. The two fuels do not smell anything alike. I was still young — about 24, 25 — and I was going into contracting. Irv is brutally honest about what it's like to come home from war. Photo Credit: U. The most value for the veteran is in the last chapter. Fortunately, it is gaining much more exposure, but it is still something that greatly affects those having served in wartime. Way of the Reaper: My Greatest Untold Missions and the Art of Being a Sniper Reviews I loved deploying. Nicholas served in the army from to To ask other readers questions about Way of the Reaper , please sign up. Nicholas Irving does a great job telling stories from his time as a newbie to a seasoned sniper team leader. Army International Sniper Competition. So it took me a while to get out of that mindset. Review this product Share your thoughts with other customers. Macmillan Publishers. When military service is over, being able to return home is often top priority. Back to top. I was 17 years old. Could I still do it? Told in a thrilling narrative, this is also a heart-pounding true story of some of The Reaper's boldest missions including the longest shot of his military career on a human target of over half a mile. Upgrade your inbox Receive the weekly email or subscribe for print and online access. When military service is over, being able to return home is often top priority. Add all three to Cart. Buy It Now. Sure, I could still do it. No trivia or quizzes yet. Jan 04, Alex Frisbey rated it it was amazing. November 18, Usually dispatched within 3 to 4 days. You can follow Nicholas on Twitter and Facebook. Nov 04, Doyle rated it really liked it Shelves: military , spec-ops , autobiography-biography. Let me start by saying this. In , Irving was one of four military leaders to serve as coaches on the reality show American Grit with John Cena. I thought and I still do think that he is an American hero and I like to support our heroes anyway I can; including purchasing items that support them financially. He is also one of the most accomplished snipers in the US military. It was way different. New York. In Iraq and Afghanistan, Nick Irving earned his nickname in blood, destroying the enemy with his sniper rifle and in deadly firefights behind a. Like too many of our combat veterans, Irv was never wounded in the conventional sense, but he became a living example in the library of moral injury. He was a special operations sniper in the 3rd Ranger Battalion for the U. Looks like it hurts, man.

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