Theo fleury book tour

Fleury and barthel are on a crosscanada book tour and, after speaking with the probation officers association of ontario and the toronto police services sex offenders unit, the two met with. Kim is a muchloved teacher and speaker who connects ideas and people in the service of supporting resiliency and health worldwide. Is a former nhl allstar, stanley cup winner and olympic gold medalist, twotime bestselling author of playing with fire and conversations with a rattlesnak. Oct 14, 2009 in playing with fire, theo fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an nhl player and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home.

Founded by former nhl player, theoren fleury, fleury enterprises mission is to help people overcome any obstacle by igniting. It was like you were explaining me inside and out and i didnt feel threatened by it, fleury writes in the book. Fleury chronicles spiritual journey in new book sportsnet. He said he wrote it because he wants to help people.

Theoren theo fleury was born in oxbow, saskatchewan, and grew up in the small town of russell, manitoba, the eldest of three boys. Playing with fire was a 2010 libris award nominee for top nonfiction book of 2010 by the canadian booksellers association. Former superstar and recovering alcoholic theo fleury is on the road to recovery while dedicating his life to helping others who have been abused, writes katie strang. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating and honest look at the. Surprisingly good documentary, providing an intimate look at canadian hockey player theo fleury, utilizing archival footage and interviews with friends, family, bitter exwives and. He has been telling his story to schools across the united states as part of a tour with were all a little crazy, a group dedicated. He was a recipient of the indspire award in the sports category in 20. Theo fleury and kim barthel conversations with a rattlesnake. What a great story with the passage of time, some offences lose their sting especially where covered by a period of model behaviour, and a sports celebrity. Named after fleurys first book, playing with fire, the event, at the westlock. Fleury has since become an advocate for sexual abuse victims and developed a career as a public speaker.

This is the actual email i wrote to theo fleury after he extended the invitation. Fleury reckons he is on the road 200 days a year while barthel is at 300. Nov 22, 2017 in october, 2017 i interviewed theo fleury, discussing personal trauma, healing and country music. A very gifted athletically and a very approachable person. Nov 08, 2014 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. Book with magellan luxury hotels and you can help support theo fleury in his mission to help others. Theo fleury finds a new way to heal with video ottawa citizen. Retired nhl player and olympic gold medalist, theo fleury wrote a new book called conversations with a rattlesnake with his therapist about his journey towards recovery. Nov 12, 2014 former nhl star theo fleury chronicles his spiritual journey in a new book called conversations with a rattlesnake, cowritten with therapist kim barthel. From birthdays to morale building events, an exclusive factory experience is sure to engage and delight. Curtis joseph cujo book signing in october, november.

Theoren wallace theo fleury born june 29, 1968 is a canadian retired professional ice hockey right winger that played 16 seasons in national hockey league nhl fleury was drafted by the calgary flames with the 166th overall pick in the 1987 nhl draft. When i was finished playing hockey and finished the book tour, i called up a good friend of. Well, when i first sat down to write the book, i was only going to talk about my hockey career. Fleury already knew how that start was going to go over in the college crowd.

Director and producer larry day hasnt produced a puff piece in any sense, this is a shocking and honest portrait of a man who has battled personal demons, addiction, and sexual abuse. Fleury played in the nhl for four teams, calgary flames from 1988 to 1999, colorado avalanche during the 199899 nhl season, new york. Dark personal issues began to surface and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed his hall of famecaliber career. Taste your way through the cocoa farm to chocolate bar journey with an interactive experience at our fremont chocolate factory. Well make it as delicious and memorable as possible. Nov 28, 2014 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. Join theo fleury and kim barthel at a city near you this november and december in a tour for their new book conversations with a rattlesnake. The book is a raw and honest conversation, loaded with personal insights and cuttingedge information about healing from trauma and abuse.

Past trauma no longer rules theo fleurys life cochranetoday. Kim barthel, a therapist who has worked with highrisk youth, and who fleury calls the. I see that you have been invited to meet with farmers in manitoba on your book tour, and even if you never respond to me. Book your next hotel with magellan luxury hotels and we will donate a percentage of the booking to support theo fleury s initiative, helping those who have suffered relational trauma turn their lives around. Theo is one of canadas most indemand speakers and celebritys his. Theo fleury takes you on a tour of his home in calgary. In the weeks prior to the book s october 16, 2009 release, fleury attempted to return to the nhl with the team he first played for, the calgary flames, six years after his last nhl game. His popularity was such that during a game in 1999, after fleury was sent off the ice to change a bloody jersey, a fan threw his own souvenir jersey over the boards so that fleury would not miss a shift.

Theo fleury bloody jersey swap with fan 1999 can anyone find a video of this event. Theo fleury happy to announce the signing of our new. Nov 07, 2014 conversations with a rattlesnake is a book length discussion between former nhl star theo fleury and dr. Theo fleurys playing with fire, bob proberts tough guy, ron macleans cornered and hockey towns, wayne gretzkys 99. Gretzky wrote the book with day coauthor, with marty mcsorley. In playing with fire, now in trade paperback, theo fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an nhl player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home.

The play has won numerous awards and continues to tour across the county. Theo fleury on how depression ended his career grandstand. I shouldnt be here he said on a recent book tour promoting his. Mar 10, 2015 an open letter to theo fleury about agriculture. Following his book playing with fire it begins at the beginning with theo taking us on a tour of his childhood home and the first rink he played on. Oct 09, 2009 in his new book due next week, playing with fire, recentlyretired nhl star theo fleury claims he was sexually abused as a teenager by his junior hockey coach graham james. Please reach out anytime with questions about our mission, our work in the community, and how you can get involved.

Theo fleury is a dynamic public speaker and audience facilitator. Theo fleury talks sobriety, sexual abuse, healing with. A star in junior hockey, he became an integral part of the calgary flames stanley cup win in 1989. Playing with fire is the best selling autobiography of former national hockey league nhl player theoren fleury. To find out more about our speaking packages or to book theo for your next event, email fleury enterprises business manager, dawn. This edition focuses on diminutive forward theo fleury, who averaged nearly a point per game over an eventful 15year nhl career spent mostly with the calgary flames. Theo fleury brought with him to chicago an olympic. Playing with fire a gamechanger for theo fleury and many others. Fleury grew up playing hockey, overcoming his small stature by adopting an aggressive and determined style of play. 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.

An open letter to theo fleury about agriculture nurse. Tsns michael landsberg had fleury as a guest and practically wet his pants calling the book. Dark personal issues haunted him, with drinking, drugs, gambling and girls ultimately derailing his hall of famecalibre career. May 09, 2012 after premiering recently at torontos hot docs film festival, the doc theo fleury. An open letter to theo fleury about agriculture nurse loves. Theres a certain irony to theo fleurys new book, playing with fire. In playing with fire, theo fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an nhl player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home. Former nhl star theo fleury chronicles addiction in new book.

Theo fleury finds a new way to heal with video the eureka moment in theo fleurys life came following a chance encounter with occupational therapist kim barthel at a. Playing with fire by theo fleury goodreads share book. I shouldnt be here he said on a recent book tour promoting his autobiography, playing with fire. Oct 02, 2014 former superstar and recovering alcoholic theo fleury is on the road to recovery while dedicating his life to helping others who have been abused, writes katie strang. Conversations with a rattlesnake raw and honest reflections on healing and trauma.

Theo fleury, at 56 made a name for himself in a game played by giants. Apr 04, 2018 theo fleury takes you on a tour of his home in calgary. Statistics of theoren fleury, a hockey player from oxbow, sask born jun 29 1968 who was active from 1984 to 2006. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on theo fleury. Theo fleury finds a new way to heal with video ottawa. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a career that had him destined for the hall of fa. On thursday, october 22, 2009, the theo fleury book tour to promote playing with fire made its stop at cknw, where fleury speaks with bill good.

Happy to announce the signing of our new book with influence publishing and founder julie salisbury. Nhl theo fleury helping others who have been abused. Nov 12, 2014 fleury chronicles his spiritual journey in a new book called conversations with a rattlesnake, cowritten with therapist kim barthel. Supported by an extensive promotional tour across canada, playing with fire sold over 80,000 copies within six weeks of its. The book is a raw and honest conversation, loaded with personal insights and cuttingedge information about healing from trauma and. Theo fleury looks to second career helping others the. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a. Guests will leave an engagement with theo feeling motivated to confront obstacles head on, truly understanding that change is possible and. Including theos sexual abuse and eventual fall from grace through drugs and alcohol, walking away from the nhl and millions of dollars in the middle of his career. Theo fleury says that the book playing with fire has changed his life. Former nhl star theo fleury looks to second career. One of her bestknown books, theo fleurys playing with fire, was on the national bestsellers list for more than 52 weeks. Fleury claims the next morning he looked in the mirror and it was gone. To find out more about our speaking packages or to book theo for your next event, email fleury enterprises business manager, dawn roberts using the form below.

Fleurys talent was such that despite a growing drug habit and erratic, inexplicable behaviour on and off the ice, wayne gretzky believed in him. Get ready to indulge by booking your visit below were open daily. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Theo fleury at the first stop of his 2017 victor walk, during a rally in support of victims of childhood sexual abuse at the river landing amphitheatre on july 18, 2017. Nhl legend theo fleury talks about the importance of.

That led to a feature length documentary for hbo and a oneman play kirstie wrote. His varied events and experiential workshops not only entertain, but also empower guests to tackle old issues from a fresh perspective. In his new book due next week, playing with fire, recentlyretired nhl star theo fleury claims he was sexually abused as a teenager by his junior hockey coach graham james. Oct 18, 2014 join theo fleury and kim barthel at a city near you this november and december in a tour for their new book conversations with a rattlesnake. Playing with fire is the gripping autobiography of theo fleurys life. Theo fleury will be available after his talk in the lower hall to sign autographs and have photos taken. The film follows theoren fleury among the most controversial and memorable figures in contemporary hockey history on a promotional book tour.

Fleury who cowrote the book with kirstie mclellan day dealt with a rough upbringing, as his father was an alcoholic. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a career that had him destined for the hall of fame. Fleury is also making music, writing and singing rockabillycountry songs for his band theo fleury and the death valley rebels. The goal was to share his personal story about how he healed to bring awareness to mental health further. However, fleurys criminal tellall is of recent vintage. When i was finished playing hockey and finished the book tour. Dec 11, 2014 theo fleury was one of the smallest players in the nhl, but he was a force to be reckoned with a fierce and aggressive competitor who won a stanley cup with the calgary flames in 1989 and a gold medal with the canadian mens hockey team at the 2002 olympics. Theo fleury claims sexual abuse by junior coach graham. Former nhl star theo fleury talks mental health for tribe. 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. Graced with a unique breadth of knowledge and experience related to many forms of therapy and learning, she is a genuine bridge between disciplines, across cultures and most importantly, in the interior landscape. In october, 2017 i interviewed theo fleury, discussing personal trauma, healing and country music.

As the process of writing the book went on, i was able to find the courage and strength to really tell the whole story. Additionally, theoren hosts the theo fleury 14 hockey camp which helps to teach, inspire and educate young hockey players ages 6 to 16. Stories of the game, and kelly hrudeys calling the shots. Oct 26, 2009 on thursday, october 22, 2009, the theo fleury book tour to promote playing with fire made its stop at cknw, where fleury speaks with bill good. Learn how we helped a retired nhl player generate buzz and public awareness for his book within the mental health community. Former nhl player, author, and motivational speaker age. Jan 20, 2015 theo fleury finds a new way to heal with video the eureka moment in theo fleurys life came following a chance encounter with occupational therapist kim barthel at a speaking forum in winnipeg.