American Wife: A Memoir of Love, Service, Faith, and Renewal

DeFelice, Jim; Kyle, Taya

ISBN 10: 1467601764 ISBN 13: 9781467601764

Publisher: Harperaudio, 2015

Synopsis

The widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle shares their private journey, a moving and universal chronicle of love and family, service and patriotism, grief and sacrifice, faith and purpose.How does someone carry on after the death of a hero?By becoming a hero herself.Though Chris and Taya Kyle's marriage had its difficult moments, it was always a love story. Together, they'd endured military service, a bestselling book, unexpected fame, and a film deal starring a hot Hollywood actor. But just when Taya thought that she and Chris were finally going to live their dream together, her husband was murdered. In the wake of his death, a grieving Taya was left to raise her two young children and handle the many things Chris left behind: the business, the book, the movie, and a myriad of legal issues.Matching the straightforward, soul-baring style of American Sniper, Taya talks with honesty about the trials and triumphs of her life with—and without Chris—the sleepless nights as a military spouse, the exhilaration as her husband was lionized, the quiet moments when family sheltered them from the madness of fame, the joy of discovering her own purpose in harmony with Chris's own legacy. In American Wife, she recounts the struggles and looks toward the future, revealing the intimate story of her marriage and the inspirations that have given her strength. She speaks out on the effects of fame, both good and bad, and provides a road map for others faced with difficulties, big and small.American Wife is a startling and affecting portrait of woman of grit and determination—an example we can all follow to become a hero in our own lives.

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The wife of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle shares their private story: an unforgettable testament to the power of love and faith in the face of war and unimaginable loss—and a moving tribute to a man whose true heroism ran even deeper than the legend.

Taya Kyle and her husband, Chris, were the happiest they ever had been. Their decade-long marriage had survived years of war that took Chris, a U.S. Navy SEAL, away from Taya and their two children for agonizingly long stretches while he put his life on the line in many major battles of the Iraq War. After struggling to readjust to life out of the military, Chris had found new purpose in redirecting his lifelong dedication to service toward supporting veterans. Then, the unthinkable. On February 2, 2013, Chris and his friend Chad Littlefield were killed while attempting to help a troubled vet. In an instant, Taya became a single parent of two. A widow. A young woman facing the rest of her life without the man she loved.

Chris and Taya’s remarkable story has captivated millions through Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy Award–winning film American Sniper, starring Bradley Cooper as Chris and Sienna Miller as Taya. Now, with trusted collaborator Jim DeFelice, Taya writes in never-before-told detail about their marriage and the difficult hours, days, and months after his shocking death when grief threatened to overwhelm her. And yet throughout, friendship, family, and a deepening faith were lifelines that sustained her and the kids when the sorrow became too much.

A universal chronicle of love and heartbreak, service and sacrifice, faith and purpose, American Wife is one of the most remarkable memoirs of recent years.

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About the Author

Taya Kyle is the wife of SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. Since Chris' tragic death in 2013, she has taken up his mission of helping veterans and their families. Her foundation, the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation, is devoted to strengthening the marriages of veterans and first responders. An active and inspiring speaker, Taya makes frequent appearances at fundraisers and other events, inspiring people to find strength and persevere through struggles. She and their two children live in Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harperaudio
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1467601764
• ISBN 13: 9781467601764
• Binding: Preloaded Digital Audio Player