Book Review: American Wife by Taya Kyle

On February 2nd, 2013, Taya Kyle’s life changed forever.  It was an unexpected turn of events, considering that her husband Chris was finally home from war, and their marriage was stronger than ever. But on that day, the man she loved, a devoted father and dedicated Navy SEAL, was killed while trying to help a struggling veteran. In mere moments, all that Taya and Chris had built together came crashing down around her, leaving her a widow and single mother to two young children.

Chris Kyle’s life and experiences as a Navy SEAL sniper are the subject of his book, American Sniper, as well as the 2014 film of the same name.American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith and Renewal, is Taya’s story. She starts at the beginning, telling readers how she met Chris, their struggle to maintain their marriage while he served overseas, and his difficult adjustment back to civilian life. For the first time in this memoir, Taya shares the details of the devastating days following her husband’s tragic and untimely death.

This memoir is incredibly honest, raw, and at times, absolutely heartbreaking. Taya’s story was a reminder of all that our service men and women, as well as their families, sacrifice for the sake of our freedom. It was heartbreaking to read through Taya’s emotions, knowing that her husband had survived the war, only to be murdered while trying to help a fellow veteran on home soil. Taya admits that she experienced anger, but not with God.

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A review copy of this book was provided by Luxury Reading.  I received no compensation in exchange for this review, and all opinions expressed here are my own.