Taya Kyle Launches West Coast Book Tour of "American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith and Renewal"

SAN DIEGO, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Taya Kyle has launched the west coast book tour of "American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith and Renewal" with a book-signing event on the USS Midway on Monday, May 18 and a U-T Talks event for subscribers at the U-T San Diego on Tuesday, May 19.  The May 18, 2015 launch, which also included a salute to San Diego military families, was sponsored by Papa Doug Manchester and USO San Diego; Joye Blount and Jessie J. Knight, Jr. co-chaired the event.

"As the publisher of the regions' largest and most respected multimedia company, and an organization with unwavering passion and dedication to all of the men and women who serve our country as well as families and friends, we're deeply honored that Taya Kyle has accepted our invitation to launch American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith and Renewal in our beautiful community."

He added, "Your husband Chris was a Navy SEAL, and the headquarters for SEALs and naval special warfare overall are located right here in Coronado. Your bravery and dignity has been truly inspirational, and your honesty has given all of us greater insight into the hearts and souls of our soldiers and their families."

Judy Forrester, president and CEO of USO San Diego, said "Taya Kyle's willingness to share the struggles of life as a military family has touched us all.  The mission of the USO San Diego, to lift the spirits of active duty military and their families, has taken on a new sense of urgency for our staff and board of directors as we have learned more about your personal story.  We offer our gratitude for your husband and family's sacrifices for our country."

On February 2, 2013, Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were killed while attempting to help a troubled vet.  In an instant, Taya became a single parent of two and a widow. In the newly-released book, Taya Kyle, with collaborator Jim DeFelice,shares her 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.

Two years after her husband's tragic death, Taya has found renewed meaning and connection to Chris by advancing their shared mission of "serving those who serve others," particularly military and first-responder families. She and the children are now embracing a new future, one that honors the past, but also looks forward with hope, gratitude, faith and joy.

"I would like to thank Papa Doug Manchester for inviting and sponsoring me in San Diego for an event on the Midway with the USO and an evening with U-T San Diego subscribers. Thank you Papa Doug; you are not only a proud military supporter, you are the epitome of a gracious host."

Founded in 1970 by Papa Doug Manchester, commonly referred to as "the father of the San Diego Convention Center," Manchester Financial Group, headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in and focuses on hotel and commercial property development. Manchester Financial Group and its subsidiaries have been instrumental in developing downtown San Diego's waterfront, paving the way for the city of San Diego's burgeoning convention industry, while also founding two banks and establishing an extensive and diverse investment portfolio. The company invests and takes active leadership roles in industries including tourism, hospitality and convention services, technology, telecommunications, banking, broadcasting, medical device instrumentation, education, and other important areas of health and human services. Over the past few decades, Manchester Financial Group has developed more than $3 billion in assets in 11 states and continues to be one of San Diego's largest and most profitable private companies, employing approximately 3,000 people nationally. For additional information on Manchester Financial Group, please visit manchesterfinancialgroup.com

SOURCE Papa Doug Manchester