How do you become the man you're meant to be when your past keeps pulling you in the opposite direction?
Chris grew up believing that strength was the answer to everything. Bullied as a child, he transformed himself into "Montana," a fearless wrestler whose confidence slowly gave way to aggression, anger, and a constant search for power. From the wrestling mats of New Jersey to the hangars of the U.S. Navy, his life became a series of dangerous risks, bar fights, close calls, heartbreak, and moments that should have ended his story.
Then came a devastating traumatic brain injury that changed everything.
What followed was a journey through memory loss, depression, broken relationships, and the painful realization that real strength isn't found in winning every fight.
It's found in choosing which battles are worth fighting.
Monty: Riding the Pendulum is an honest and deeply personal memoir about survival, redemption, faith, friendship, love, and the quiet power of second chances. It's the story of a man who spent years running from himself before discovering that healing begins when we stop chasing power and start becoming better people.
Filled with humor, raw honesty, unforgettable characters, and extraordinary true events, this memoir reminds us that our worst mistakes do not define us, and that even after life's hardest blows, grace, forgiveness, and love can lead us home.
For readers who enjoy deeply personal memoirs, military stories, coming-of-age journeys, and inspiring true stories of resilience, Monty: Riding the Pendulum is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to become the person you were meant to be.