An active public speaker, she makes frequent appearances. Taya kyle launches west coast book tour of american wife. Jan 17, 2015 taya kyle reveals how american sniper brought her husband back to life and why she trusted clint eastwood and bradley cooper with their story which was the no. A memoir of love, war, faith and renewal with a book signing event on the uss midway on. Taya kyle, the widow of iraq war veteran christ kyle, on why it was important to bring the oscarnominated film american sniper based on the life story of navy seal chris kyle is in theaters now. By signing up you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Neverbeforeread letters from american sniper chris. Mar 08, 2015 taya kyle is gorgeous in green while making her entrance on the red carpet at the 2015 academy awards held at the dolby theatre on sunday february 22 in hollywood the 40yearold activist is. American sniper is the story of texan chris kyle, a navy seal who. Jim defelice, chris coauthor of american sniper noted that chris would take taya and the children to famous battle sites and talk about the history behind them. After kyles death, she took part in helping to complete american gun, along with coauthor, william doyle. Neverbeforeread letters from american sniper chris kyle. Taya kyle is gorgeous in green while making her entrance on the red carpet at the 2015 academy awards held at the dolby theatre on sunday february 22. Nov 11, 2016 taya kyle, widow of chris kyle, leaves for a break during the 2015 texas trial of eddie ray routh, who was charged with killing her husband. Aug 28, 2015 taya kyle receives the texas legislative medal of honor that gov. Known as the widow of us navy seal chris kyle, she was portrayed by sienna miller in the 2014 film american sniper about her husbands life. As you take a walk back in time with him, i hope you feel the excitement he had as you explore the. A memoir of love, service, faith, and renewal, due from william morrow on may 5.
A memoir of love, service, faith, and renewal, a book about life with. In her book, taya portrays chris as a generous friend, a doting father and a loving husband. After kyles death, she took part in helping to complete american gun, along with coauthor, william doyle in the foreword, taya wrote, as you read american gun, i hope you feel the presence of chris with you. An active public speaker, taya kyle makes frequent appearances at fundraisers and other events, inspiring others to find strength and persevere through struggles.
Taya kyle discusses her book american wife in delaware. A former marine with posttraumatic stress disorder. Chris kyle remembered, taya kyle honored, us military saluted, 911 and okc memorialized. Taya kyle receives the texas legislative medal of honor that gov. Taya kyle rear and her children walk behind the coffin of her slain husband former navy seal chris kyle during a memorial service for the former sniper at cowboys stadium in arlington, texas, february 11, 20. Taya kyle was the first prosecution witness called wednesday in the murder trial of the exmarine accused of fatally shooting chris kyle and his friend chad littlefield. Widow of slain navy seal sniper chris kyle visits waxahachie. Wife of american sniper to speak in southwest washington. And tucked in between the books 300plus pages are several revealing, neverbeforeread emailed letters that kyle sent to his wife while he was serving in combat overseas. Author, military and first responder family advocate, wife of american sniper.
May 02, 2015 taya kyle will sign american wife at 2 p. Former seal chris kyle will be signing his new book american sniper. She is a featured speaker on the patriot tour, with marcus luttrell, david goggins, and chad fleming. As a military spouse, youre along for the ride with no say in decisions, and as career military members continue their. The huge success of the movie and book bode well for his widow taya kyles own memoir. 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. Taya kyle was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight through her marriage to the late, great american sniper, chris kyle. Kyle served during the height of the american involvement in iraq including the march on baghdad, and the battles of fallujah, ramadi and sadr city. May 01, 2015 american wife is the remarkable story from taya kyles perspective of the shocking death of her husband chris kyle, also known as american sniper. Taya kyle, widow of american sniper chris kyle, meets with. Jan 12, 2015 taya kyle shares the mission of the chris kyle frog foundation. Mom, author, military and first responder family advocate, wife of american sniper.
Christopher scott kyle april 8, 1974 february 2, 20 was a united states navy seal sniper. Taya kyle signs books, offers thanks for ongoing support. Jan 16, 2015 according to his book, kyle reported to basic training in 1999. May 04, 2015 chris kyle became a household name after he published his memoir, american sniper, in 2012. Taya kyle discusses her book american wife in delaware county. Chris kyle became a household name after he published his memoir, american sniper, in 2012. American sniper widow comes to san diego to discuss life. Chris kyle was tragically murdered before the case went to trial.
American wife william morrow, 2015 is taya kyles story. Taya kyle is the author of the new york times bestseller american wife and the founder of the chris kyle frog foundation honoring her late husband chris kyle, the legendary us navy seal and author of the bestsellers american sniper and american gun. In the foreword, taya wrote, as you read american gun, i hope you feel the presence of chris with you. She is the widow of us navy seal sniper chris kyle.
In her new book, american wife, she tells the beautiful and tragic story of her marriage to legendary navy seal chris kyle, who was killed by a troubled veteran at a texas gun range in 20. From new york times best selling authors chris kyle and taya kyle. May 06, 2015 taya kyle, the wife of the late chris kyle, spoke on the main line about her new book. Taya kyle, widow of american sniper chris kyle, speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the nascar sprint cup series cocacola 600 at charlotte motor speedway on may 24, 2015. Former seal chris kyle to make book signing appearance. Kobe too was an involved father, particularly in his 2nd act. A memoir of love, war, faith, and renewal, which she hopes will help people understand what its like to be a military spouse. Kyles brother, father say they werent invited to abbott. And tucked in between the books 300plus pages are several revealing, neverbeforeread emailed letters that kyle sent to his wife while he was.
I wanted to preserve these for the future of america god bless you and your family. In early 20, taya kyle and her husband chris were the happiest they ever had been. The tragedy of american sniper chris kyles widow washington post. Kyle and his wife taya in january 2012, signing autographs for his book american sniper at camp pendleton taya kyle in august 20 kyle left the u. Taya kyle 050515 american wife book tour 2015 via satellite. Navy in 2009, and published his bestselling autobiography, american sniper, in 2012. Widow of american sniper chris kyle issues challenge to nfl. Taya kyle shares the mission of the chris kyle frog foundation. The widow of american sniper chris kyle shares their private story. In 20, kyle was murdered by eddie ray routh at the rough creek lodge shooting range near chalk mountain, texas. Yet the case still went before a jury, pitting ventura against kyles widow, taya kyle, who was the executrix of chris kyles estate. Own taya kyle s memoir american wife as she tells her story of being married to an american sniper.
Taya kyle, widow of american sniper chris kyle, meets. Chriss book tours and promotion efforts for these books were done as part of. The man, the womanwhat made them, what broke them and how they navigated the warrior mentality. Jan 19, 2016 taya kyle, chris kyle s wife american sniper. Reuterstim sharp chris kyle, the former navy seal who inspired clint eastwoods blockbuster film american sniper, was a man of faith with a huge heart despite what. Taya kyle is an american author, political commentator, inspirational public speaker and military veterans family activist. A memoir of love, service, faith, and renewal, was released by harper collins publishing. May 20, 2015 kyle has been on a book tour promoting american wife. Mar 26, 2015 chris kyle was tragically murdered before the case went to trial. Taya kyle is executive director of the chris kyle frog foundation. Taya kyle at the december 2014 premiere of american sniper in new york.
Join facebook to connect with taya kyle and others you may know. A memoir of love, service, faith, and renewal was released by harper collins in 2015 and was cowritten by jim defelice. Watch taya kyle introduce garth brooks and honor the. Her story covers the time period after chris death and the raw emotions of grief, depression, and the desperate struggle to maintain her memory of chris. The book was later turned into an oscarnominated movie. As much as i enjoyed american sniper, chriss wifes book resonated with me even more. Yet the case still went before a jury, pitting ventura against kyle s widow, taya kyle, who was the executrix of chris kyle s estate. Taya kyle, widow of chris kyle, leaves for a break during the 2015 texas trial of eddie ray routh, who was charged with killing her husband. According to college stationbased station kbtx, taya kyle also met with students at a book signing for her memoir, american wife, which shares her perspective of life after the death of her. Chris and taya s story was the subject of clint eastwoods blockbuster film american sniper, starring bradley cooper and sienna miller. Cowritten with military and war author jim defelice, the book details her life as a military wife and how she dealt with the sudden and untimely death of.
A first look at taya kyles wife book jacket usa today. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. May 26, 2015 san diego, may 26, 2015 prnewswire taya kyle has launched the west coast book tour of american wife. In early 20, taya kyle and her husband, chris, were the happiest they ever had been. Taya kyle celebrates the american spirit in her inspiring new book. American sniper chris kyle was a good christian man who. Kyle has been on a book tour promoting american wife. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video.
Navy in 2009, and moved to midlothian, texas, with his wife, taya, and two children. According to his book, kyle reported to basic training in 1999. Jun 25, 20 at the book signing, taya sported the dog tags of the former navy seal sniper. Being linked by marriage to one of the most hardened navy seals america has ever known. A memoir of love, service, faith, and renewal, due from william morrow on. Buy marcus luttrells patriot tour tickets from the official site. She is a featured speaker on the patriot tour, with. Taya kyle helped author segments in her husbands book american sniper and two years ago released her own book. Theo wargogetty images but as seen in the film, the couples relationship went through a few rough patches as chris spent. He was born in 1974, which would make him 25 when he enlisted. Read american sniper widow taya kyles answer to craig. Taya kyle talks about her new found job working mother. Please include a note requesting the autograph and any personlizations you request. Taya kyle reveals how american sniper brought her husband back to life and why she trusted clint eastwood and bradley cooper with their story which was the no.
Feb 04, 2015 the huge success of the movie and book bode well for his widow taya kyle s own memoir. Publication of taya kyles autobiography on may 5, 2015, taya kyles autobiography, american wife. Approximately 600 people attended the booksigning event where taya signed about 400 copies of books, mostly american wife, but also the two written by her late husband, as well as the movie, american sniper, teresa palu, sales and merchandise manager, clear creek main store, said. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration. Taya kyle, wife of slain navy seal chris kyle, wipes away tears as she is. The book closes with taya kyle discussing how this project enabled her to stay connected with chris through his deep love of american history. Greg abbott awarded to her late husband, chris kyle, on aug. Taya kyle, widow chris kyle, is in san diego to discuss her memoir, american wife. Military history at coronados bay books saturday, january 14 from 35 p. Taya kyle, the wife of the late chris kyle, spoke on the main line about her new book. Taya founded the chris kyle frog foundation where she volunteers her time as executive director.
The foundation is devoted to strengthening the marriages of veterans and first responders. Chris and tayas story was the subject of clint eastwoods blockbuster film american sniper, starring bradley cooper and sienna miller. Taya kyle, author of american wife, on tour may 2015 tlc. Chris kyles widow testifies at american sniper murder. The fort hood visit was the first stop at a military installation on her book tour that began may 4. The huge success of the movie and book bode well for his widow taya kyle s own memoir. An eponymous film adaptation of kyles book, directed by clint eastwood, was released two years later. Their decadelong marriage had survived years of war that took chris, a u.