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Singing Through the Storm

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“Everything will be okay in the end; if it's not okay, then it's not the end.” (Oscar Wilde)

Thank you for visiting www.trebletimes.com. You are invited to learn more about Chris’ memoir, titled Singing Through The Storm….Using the Power of Music to Heal, Survive and Thrive.

PRAISE FOR SINGING THROUGH THE STORM


“Singing Through The Storm is a must read for anyone trying to make sense of the challenges in their life and how to survive their storms with purpose and passion. The unique way Chris Risi tells stories with humor and music will leave you entertained and wanting more. He shares unique perspectives in his journey that will make you realize you are not alone. Emotionally poignant and bursting with hope. Grab a copy and be moved!”


— Jack Canfield

Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and
The Success Principles™

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Books

Explore Chris’ books, from his practical guide to restaurant ownership to his upcoming memoir, Singing Through the Storm—a deeply personal story of resilience, healing, and the power of music to carry us through life’s storms.

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Music

Explore Chris’ original music, recorded as Gater Reese, and the artists who inspired him throughout his life’s journey. Streaming and purchasing options are available, along with information for artists interested in recording one of Chris’ songs.

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Photos & Videos

Chris shares personal images from his life’s journey, including moments featured in his memoir, along with videos that bring some of those experiences to life and offer a glimpse into the stories, lessons, and moments that shaped who he is today.

About The Author & Songwriter

Chris Risi is a storyteller whose life has been shaped by resilience, reinvention, and the healing power of music. Through both personal and professional experiences, he explores how passion and purpose can carry us through even the most difficult chapters of our lives.

His journey includes coming out, financial collapse, serious accidents, career setbacks, failed businesses, heartbreak, and a life-threatening illness that brought him within days of death. Each experience became part of a larger transformation, one that ultimately reshaped his understanding of love, identity, and what it means to truly live.

In Singing Through the Storm, Chris shares that journey with honesty and heart, offering readers a reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, there is still something worth holding onto.

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Singing Through the Storm….a Memoir

Do you ever wonder how some people make it through life’s most difficult storms and still find a way to move forward?

Throughout my life’s journey, people have asked me how I’ve handled so many unexpected challenges while maintaining a positive outlook. The truth is, I never believed my challenges were greater than anyone else’s. We all face storms—they simply come in different forms.

Over the years, mine have included personal loss, financial and professional setbacks, failed businesses, heartbreak, serious illness, and a life-threatening medical crisis. Through it all, I discovered one common thread that helped me survive, heal and keep moving forward: music. Singing, writing songs and listening to the music of others became more than something I enjoyed—it became part of how I navigated life.

Singing Through the Storm grew from those experiences. The memoir shares the highs and lows of my journey, the lessons I learned along the way, and how music became intertwined with some of the most important moments of my life. Throughout the book, I also connect parts of my story with songs I wrote and songs by other artists that helped provide inspiration, comfort and perspective.

Ultimately, this isn't a story about avoiding life's storms. It's about discovering what helps you get through them and finding reasons to keep moving forward.

So, if you're going through a storm—or someone you care about is—maybe you'll sing through the storm, dance through the storm, bake through the storm, build through the storm...or simply find whatever brings you hope, strength and joy.