The life story of Chris Kyle, the American Sniper.
A brutal warrior but a gentle father and husband, Chris Kyle led the life of
an American
hero. His renowned courage and skill in military service earned him two
nicknames–The
Devil among insurgents and The Legend among his Navy SEAL brethren–but his
impact
extended beyond that after he came home from combat and began working with
fellow
veterans.
Journalist Michael J. Mooney reveals Kyle's life story, from his Texas
childhood up through
his death in February 2013. Mooney interviews those closest to the late SEAL
and also
sheds light on the life of the suffering veteran who killed Kyle. THE LIFE AND
LEGEND OF
CHRIS KYLE is a candid, essential portrait of a celebrated warrior–a man about
whom a
movie has only added to the legend.
Reviews:
An honest portrayal of a man whose memorial service brought thousands of
people to
Cowboys Stadium-the most celebrated war hero of our time.‘ – The
Blaze
'The Life and Legend of Chris Kyle tells Kyle's story… This is the ending
that needed to be
written.’ – Publishers Weekly
Author Biography
Michael J. Mooney is a staff writer at D Magazine. He also writes for GQ, ESPN
The Magazine, Outside, and Grantland. He is a graduate of the Mayborn School of
Journalism, and is on the advisory committee of the Mayborn Literary Non fiction
Conference. His stories have appeared in The Best American Crime Reporting and
multiple editions of The Best American Sports Writing. He lives in Dallas with
his fiancée, Tara, and their retired racing greyhound.