Faster Than Light

About the Book

Through candid storytelling and nearly two decades of freedom from alcohol, Chris Marshall reflects on a journey shaped by early childhood trauma, growing up as a young Black man in the affluent Houston suburb of Sugar Land, Texas. He recounts his struggles with alcohol in high school and the path that led him to sobriety at the age of 23. Along the way, he shares the early inspirations and foundational steps behind Sans Bar—the first non-alcoholic bar in North America—and his role in sparking a movement rooted in authentic, alcohol-free connection.

Equal parts memoir, cultural history of the non-alcoholic movement, and recovery resource, Faster Than Light offers hope and insight to anyone seeking to make the world just a bit brighter.

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Books will begin shipping around May 30, 2025.

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