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Pain Killer
- A Memoir of Big League Addiction
- Narrated by: Brantt Myhres, Michael Landsberg
- Length: 10 hrs and 49 mins
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"This book is at times startling, yet very real and down to earth.... I saw [Brantt] in all phases of his life and his career. I consider him a friend and an ally. Pain Killer sends a strong message." (Darryl Sutter, former NHL player, coach, and GM)
From the only player to be banned for life from the NHL, a harrowing tale of addiction, and an astonishing path to recovery.
Brantt Myhres wasn't around for the birth of his daughter. Myhres had played for seven different NHL teams, and had made millions. But he'd been suspended four times, all for drug use, and he had partied his way out of the league. By the time his daughter was born, he was penniless, sleeping on a friend's couch. He'd just been released from police custody. He had a choice between sticking around for the birth, or showing up for league-mandated rehab. He went to rehab. For the fifth time.
This is his story, in his own words, of how he fought his way out of minor hockey into the big league, but never left behind the ghosts of a bleak and troubled childhood. He tells the story of discovering booze as a way of handling the anxiety of fighting, and of the thrill of cocaine. In the raw language of the locker room, he tells of how substance abuse poisoned the love he had in his life and sabotaged a great career. Full of stories of week-long benders, stripper-filled hot tubs, motorcycle crashes, and barroom brawls, Pain Killer is at its most powerful when Myhres acknowledges how he let himself down, and betrayed those who trusted him. Again and again, he fools the executives and doctors who gave him a second chance, then a third, then a fourth, and with each betrayal, he spirals further downward.
But finally, on the eve of his daughter's birth, when all the money was gone, every bridge burnt, and every opportunity squandered, he was given a last chance. And this time, it worked.
It worked so well, that not only has he been around for his daughter for the past 11 years, in 2015 he was signed by the LA Kings as a "sober coach": a guy who'd been there, a guy who could recognize and help solve problems before they ruined lives and made headlines (as the Kings had seen happen three times that season). Not only did Myhres save himself, he saved others.
Unpolished, unpretentious, and unflinching, Myhres tells it like it is, acknowledging every mistake, and painting a portrait of an angry, violent, dangerous man caught in the vice of something he couldn't control, and didn't understand. If Brantt Myhres can pull himself together, anyone can. And he does, convincingly, and inspiringly.
What the critics say
“This book is at times startling, yet very real and down to earth. As troubled as Brantt was, he was still a great teammate and a player I enjoyed being with. I worked with him in San Jose, Calgary, and LA, so I saw him in all phases of his life and his career. I consider him a friend and an ally. Pain Killer sends a strong message.” (Darryl Sutter, former NHL player, coach, and GM)
“A devastatingly honest account of one man’s struggle with seemingly insurmountable demons. Through a combination of raw talent and hard work, Brantt Myhres finally realizes every Canadian boy’s dream of playing in the NHL only to throw it all away at the mercy of drugs and booze. An enforcer throughout his career, it’s his battle with addiction that proves him to be the ultimate tough guy. Pain Killer is a knockout.” (Will Arnett, actor)
“I met Brantt when he was working with the LA Kings Organization and he was open about his story from day one. In LA, he was a mentor for the players that found themselves going down a dark path, similar to what he had gone through. It speaks volumes about someone’s character when they can hit rock bottom, pick themselves up, and then help others up: that’s Brantt. This book makes his story accessible to everyone, not just players. I’m grateful for his courage to share and hopeful that it will help many others inside and outside of the hockey world.” (Paul “Biz Nasty” Bissonnette, broadcaster and former NHL player)
"Pain Killer is not your typical hockey autobiography; there are no championships or heroic on-ice moments. It is a rare glimpse into the dark side of professional hockey that concludes with a somewhat happy ending - certainly happier than that one might expect.” (Winnipeg Free Press)
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- Julie
- 2021-06-18
Total Honesty
Brantt was always someone that I thought about when any of my friends would talk about hockey. Since I did not really follow the sport it was the only way I could ever feel like I was a part of their conversation. "I have a 2nd cousin who is in the NHL" I would say, and when I had no real follow up information the conversation would go on without me. Having only met Brantt once I never really knew anything about him other than he was an NHL enforcer. Listening to his story I was blown away by his struggle. His honest approach to his story is powerful and I cannot recommend it enough. I couldn't stop listening and finished it over a 24 hour period.
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- Amanda
- 2023-12-06
Just incredible
I would give this 10 billion stars if I could. What an incredible book. It’s hard to put into words how this book has impacted me. A must read.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2023-11-15
Wicked story
One of the better books iv ever heard 10/10 is recommend it to anybody
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-05-21
What a book
Just finished this audiobook and it was riveting. You do not have to be a hockey fan to appreciate the truth of his life story. I’ve told several family, coworkers and friends they have to listen (or read this book) one friend who is battling alcoholism lost so much already and my hope is this book serves as inspiration to get back on the road to recovery.
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- Mike Jaczko - Skateguard
- 2023-03-09
Must read for young players
Parents of young aspiring athletes. Read this book for sure! Message is real citing the dangers aspiring athletes face.
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- Shawna
- 2023-02-06
I couldn’t stop listening
Put this on before bed thinking it would be interesting. Ended up listening to the whole damn thing and now I’m exhausted on a Monday morning. Brantt is a fantastic story teller, I would highly recommend to any adult hockey fan or anyone interested in learning more about the behind the scenes of sports & mental health struggles.
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- Rod Klassen
- 2022-12-07
Amazing Book
I worked as a drug cop for the better part of my career and this book would reflect on so many. Very happy that it turned out so well
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- Mac
- 2022-10-02
One of the best audiobooks I’ve ever listened to
You can’t help but feel as if you personally know Brantt Myhres after listening to the book. His story, from childhood to adulthood is incredibly open and honest. Gave me a better understanding of addiction and the power it can have over someone. Ultimately, he conquered it and i hope he continues down the path to remain sober. So many good things i want to share in this review but it’s best to just listen and be hooked by his humility and love! What an awesome guy!
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- Erin Prefontaine
- 2022-06-04
Honest and heartbreaking
This is an amazing read/listen of the life of a person who grasped at every straw to fulfil his childhood dreams, while facing abuse and disregard all along - from others and himself.
I’ve “known” Brantt for most of our lives but this book gave me the chance to get to know him, instead of being one of the people who continually disregards him, which I was until now.
Thank you for sharing your life with the world Brantt, this brave step will most definitely help others!
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-07-30
Amazing story. Fantastic narration.
An incredible story. Brantt does an amazing job with the narration. The preformance leaves you feeling like as though he's personally telling you the story. The story itself is unforgettable.
You won't be disappointed!
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- Brew2go
- 2021-06-14
I love hockey.
Myze does his own narrative so that kept me interested. He had a lot of devil's living inside him that caused his career to end way too early. I am happy he got his life back together.
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- Colin Donnelly
- 2021-02-21
Wow
Incredible story. Someone is watching over you Brantt. You are obviously still here for a reason. After all you’ve been through your light still shines and it’s just getting brighter. Thanks for sharing.
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- Sheri Sausedo
- 2022-11-14
Thank you
I don’t anything about hockey, yet something about the title grabbed me. Addiction is addiction wether it’s sports or being a caregiver. Thank you for sharing your story. It meant a lot to me.
Sheri S
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- Max Duganne
- 2022-06-09
Just awesome
Really enjoyed this book! So well told! You find yourself emotionally involved in the author’s roller coaster of a life, pulling for him constantly and anxious to see what happens next. Amazing stuff. Was sad when it ended.
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- JT
- 2021-11-28
If you’re even considering this, get it.
This was recommended to me by a friend who played in the ECHL about 10 years ago and was in the “enforcer” roll as he tried to climb the ladder. This is not the typical genre I usually listen to.
It is an incredible autobiography of Brantt Myhres, written by and narrated by Brantt himself. It is INCREDIBLE to hear Brantt tell the stories of his past. Incredible is an understatement.
This is not a self-help book and there is no chest thumping by Brantt. You won’t believe the humility of this guy while you listen to this book. Absolute must listen. The person who recommended this book to me actually read the book. I don’t think reading this book does the story justice. You gotta actually hear Brant tell his life story in his own voice.
Brantt, I sincerely wish you the best of luck with your continued sobriety, fatherhood and your future. -Keep going
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- Kollaya Triggs
- 2021-09-18
Raw true story of substance over use
I found it terribly raw, and quite vulgar not necessary helpful. True story by the author who definitely tempted fate over and over again. Although, I must commend him for his vulnerability to be open and share his story.
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- Suzanne C Hoppins
- 2021-04-12
Inside the mind...
As a sober individual I was impressed with the open and honest truth of what it’s like to be inside the mind of Myers. The guts it takes to share the heart and soul of a fighter in the NHL. Excellent work by the author!
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- Kindle Customer
- 2021-03-19
Must Read!
Great book about survival and will to live a clean life! Was a great audio book!
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- Mark
- 2021-03-16
A Must Listen!
While ultimately this is a story of addiction and recovery it is also about human frailty and shortcomings and having the strength, wisdom , and humility to address them. This book will move you to your core! I’m thankful to have discovered it.
The only other “sports book” that is comparable is The Good Son by Mark Kriegle about Ray Mancini.
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