"Two Chris Kyle Stories You Won't See in 'American Sniper'" Topic

"The movie "American Sniper," based on former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle's book of the same name, omits two incredible episodes from Chris's life. I'd like to share these stories with with you now in order to show another side of Chris, and to respond to some of the ongoing commentary about him.
First, some background: Chris is one of the nine heroes profiled in my book Valor: Unsung Heroes from Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Home Front, which tells true stories of heroism by American troops. I interviewed Chris back when he was still relatively unknown. Later, when he wrote his own book, Chris told me that he intentionally omitted these episodes from his memoir because he didn't want to leave me hanging. That alone says a lot about Chris's character.
As we worked together on his chapter, I spent a bit of time with Chris. Our interviews stretched over eight hours during one of his tours in Baghdad. We exchanged numerous emails to resolve outstanding issues and refine the text. Over that time, I caught glimpses into Chris's mindset…"
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