Chris Therien, Chris Therien
Chris Therien, Chris Therien
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Chris Therien
Road to Redemption

Author: Chris Therien, Wayne Fish

Narrator: Mike Chamberlain

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/27/2022


Synopsis

In Philadelphia Flyers orange and black, Chris Therien cut an imposing figure on the ice, a stalwart physical presence for over a decade in the NHL. But by the end of his playing career, he was concealing a much greater battle with alcoholism which bled into his professional and family life.

The defenseman-turned-analyst now opens up candidly and completely, reflecting on his life and career with perspective gained from over ten years of sobriety. Therien takes listeners from the blue line to the broadcast booth, sharing untold stories from life in pro hockey while laying bare his private struggle with addiction, including his ultimate low in 2006 after the death of his sister.

Road to Redemption also details Therien's deep bond with the city of Philadelphia and his new path helping others find recovery from drug or alcohol abuse.

Hockey fans will not want to miss this heartfelt and vulnerable tale.

About Chris Therien

Chris Therien is a former professional ice hockey defenseman who played twelve seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers and Dallas Stars. He was the lead analyst for the Flyers Pregame Live and Flyers Postgame Live on NBC Sports Philadelphia. He serves as the chief wellness officer for Limitless Recovery, a rehabilitation center in Fishtown.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joe

Bundy was a helluva hockey player. And he went through hell fighting through his alcoholism. Road To Redemption is full of tales from both the good, the bad, and the ugly in his life. But you ever a read a biography and it flows like you are being told a story? The same happens here. More or less. Ma......more

Goodreads review by David

I wish I could give this 3.5 stars, as that would probably be a more accurate reflection of how I felt. I enjoyed many of the hockey stories as well as Therien's openness about his life struggles. The writing itself isn't great, and the stories feel choppy at times without any great flow. Many of th......more

Goodreads review by Shirl

A very Honest and Informative Book I enjoyed reading Chris’ (Bundy) Book. I found it a very interesting and moving story. I’m 82yrs old and started watching the Flyers with my Husband at their beginning 1967. I Love the Flyers and Chris was always one of my Favorites. I Love to watch him now on Snow......more

Goodreads review by Howie

A great read through Therien's hockey career & struggles.......more

Goodreads review by Olga

Interesting book with many details including behind the scenes of hokey players’ games culture.......more