LISTEN: Author Jim DeFelice Talks American Sniper

Snipers are notorious for their undetected presence. Though in less than a week, the film American Sniper has made national headlines, becoming the focus of much fanfare as well as a public lightning rod.  The film is based on the autobiography of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in United States military history, who served four tours of duty in the Iraq War where he accumulated 160 confirmed kills.

This week, on The Wild Side, host David Clyde was joined by co-author of American Sniper, Jim DeFelice, to discus his relationship with CPO Kyle, how  Kyle came to join the Navy Seals, his experience in Iraq, his need to help others, and his untimely death.  

They also discussed the social impact of the book (NY Times Bestseller: 37 weeks) and film (6 Academy Award nominations), which has sparked negative comments from filmmaker Michael Moore, and  comedian Seth Rogan.



Listen to the full interview below!

My uncle killed by sniper in WW2. We were taught snipers were cowards. Will shoot u in the back. Snipers aren't heroes. And invaders r worse

— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) January 18, 2015

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About Jim DeFelice

Author Jim DeFelice has written over two dozen fiction and non-fiction books, including fourteen that have made the New York Times best-seller lists.

American Sniper detailed the life and service of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle and was the number one best-selling nonfiction title in America during much of 2012 and 2013. The movie based on the book was nominated for six Academy Awards and smashed box office records when released in January 2015. It stars Bradley Cooper and was directed by Clint Eastwood.

DeFelice has collaborated with a number of entertainment personalities and other best-selling writers, including Tom Clancy, Stephen Coonts, and Dale Brown.

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