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 10
years of sobriety. Therien takes readers 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.