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A Sniper's Journey:

The Truth About the Man Behind the Rifle
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New American Library, Jan 2, 2007 - Biography & Autobiography - 268 pages
In 1968, Gary Mitchell enlisted in the army and was sent to Vietnam, where he caught the eye of his superiors, who found that he excelled at long-distance shooting-a discovery that set him on the path to a new identity as a sniper.

During his time in Vietnam, American intelligence agents "borrowed" him from his Army unit and used him to carry out planned assassinations most likely as part of the covert Phoenix Program. But this is not just the story of a man at war; it's also about the war within the man, because the memories of his sniper missions followed him home-and nearly destroyed him.

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User Review  - Fred - Goodreads

"A Sniper's Journey" is a page turner and an easy read. What I liked about the books was the fluid style of the authors and that it covered aspects of the war in Vietnam that I had never read before ... Read full review

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User Review  - Sarah Robbins - Goodreads

This was an easy read. It gave an interesting perspective into how the military trained and used snipers during Vietnam. This book also gives a first hand account of what it's like living with PTSD. Read full review

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Contents

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Section 2
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Section 3
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About the author (2007)

Gary D. Mitchell (Chief Warrant Officer, Ret.) served in Vietnam, from 1969-1970, and later participated in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Michael Hirsh is a George Foster Peabody Award and Writers Guild Award winner.