Björn Borg Opens Up About His Struggles with Addiction and Cancer
TL;DR
Björn Borg, the legendary tennis player, opens up in his memoir about his life after tennis, revealing struggles with depression, addiction, near-fatal overdoses, and his journey to recovery and peace, highlighting the emotional toll of his fame and the importance of self-acceptance.
- ‘I tried to escape with drugs, pills and alcohol’: Björn Borg on his misery and mayhem after quitting tennis The Guardian
- Björn Borg’s life after tennis: ‘Heartbeats’ book documents near-death experiences and recovery The New York Times
- 'Day by day, year by year' - Borg on cancer diagnosis BBC
- Bjorn Borg: My lost decade of drugs, pills and alcohol The Times
- Bjorn Borg reveals battle with ‘extremely aggressive’ prostate cancer The Telegraph
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