In new york, where he signed as a free agent with the rangers in. Theo fleury has had a difficult, flamboyant, successful and emotional life in hockey. Named after fleurys first book, playing with fire, the event, at the westlock and. He was drafted by the flames in the 8th round, 166th overall, at. Happy to announce the signing of our new book with influence publishing and founder julie salisbury. The book is a raw and honest conversation, loaded with personal insights and cuttingedge information about healing from trauma and abuse. Theo fleury book tour begins on october 14 in toronto.
I loved this book reading it three times for its insights into the wild and raunchy world of hockey, its reflections on the life broken by abuse and addiction, and for the sheer. Two days before the concert, fleury has driven from his home. In 2014, fleury and barthel turned their talks into his second book. Former superstar and recovering alcoholic theo fleury is on the road to. They will be trekking across canada beginning next month for their upcoming book tour. Theo fleury happy to announce the signing of our new. Its the day 11 years ago the former calgary flames nhl star got sober. Nhl theo fleury helping others who have been abused. In 2014, fleury and barthel turned their talks into his second book, conversations with a rattlesnake.
Following the release of his mindblowing first book, playing with fire, theo fleury joins forces with worldrenowned therapist kim barthel in a new book, conversations with a rattlesnake, coming out november 2014. Sunday is a significant anniversary in the life of theo fleury. Theo fleury finds new life in country music sports illustrated. Past trauma no longer rules theo fleurys life stalberttoday. The calgary flames 2nd alltime leading scorer, theoron fleury, is paving the way for. Theo fleury finds new life in country music sports. His varied events and experiential workshops not only entertain, but also empower guests to tackle old issues from a fresh perspective. Named after fleury s first book, playing with fire, the event, at the westlock and district community hall was focused towards mens mental health, dealing with past trauma and getting help when its required. Theoren wallace theo fleury born june 29, 1968 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player.
Retired hockey star theoren fleury has at long last confirmed that he was. He describes a history of emotional distanceneglect from his parents when he was a child, and sexual abuse as a teen by a coach and supposed mentor. Theo fleury also participated in the 1990 and 1991 world championships, the 1991 canada cup winning the gold medal, the 1996 world cup of hockey, and the 1998 and 2002 olympic games, winning. And now, on a rainy saturday in march, theo fleury walks onstage. In his memoir, playing with fire, canadian hockey player theo fleury candidly outlines his mental health and addiction struggles.
The day of the book signing, fleury saw out of the corner of his eye one man waiting in. On theo fleurys drug and alcoholaddled memories, and the bob probert she knew in conversation with author kirstie mclellan day by jonathon gatehouse. Past trauma no longer rules theo fleurys life barrhead leader. The highest highs and lowest lows of theo fleu 9781554682409. February 4, 2014 happy to announce the signing of our new book with influence. Theo fleury its the size of the heart that matters. Theo fleury is a dynamic public speaker and audience facilitator. After his book signing tours resulted in him connecting with fellow. Among a crowd of 400 at a toronto bookstore fleury spots a man clutching the book against his chest and looking at the floor. He doesnt seem to miss his nhl playing days either. Theo fleury s playing with fire, bob proberts tough guy, ron macleans cornered and hockey towns, wayne gretzkys 99. Barthel is an expert in the field of science of occupational therapy and neurobiology as well as a therapist. He was drafted by the flames in the 8th round, 166th overall, at the 1987 nhl entry.
It is written as a dialogue between the two authors, about healing from trauma. Named after fleurys first book, playing with fire, the event, at the westlock and district community hall was focused towards mens mental health, dealing with past trauma and getting help when its required. Theo fleury shares lifes wild experiences with vernon students. Theo fleury will be in brandon on saturday to promote his latest book, conversations with a rattlesnake. Theoren wallace theo fleury born june 29, 1968 is a canadian former professional ice hockey player for the calgary flames, colorado avalanche, new york rangers and chicago blackhawks of the national hockey league nhl, tappara of finlands smliiga, and the belfast giants of uks elite ice hockey league. Stories of the game, and kelly hrudeys calling the shots. On theo fleurys drug and alcoholaddled memories, and. Fleury played for the calgary flames, colorado avalanche, new york rangers, and chicago blackhawks of the national hockey league nhl, tappara of finlands smliiga, and the belfast giants of the uks elite ice hockey league.
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