Pieces of a Broken Mind

by Daniel Ruczko

Pieces of a Broken Mind is the raw and honest portrayal of Richard Bryght, a struggling Seattle writer with dreams too big for a single lifetime-navigating love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. Haunted by a past relationship and his mother's mental decline into Alzheimer's. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises-to turn his self-published book into a movie. Richard embarks on a transformative leap of faith, with his best friend Danny by his side and his mother's blessings, leaving Seattle behind to move to the City of Angels and chase his dreams. This gritty story takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of fame and the creative process in a new city filled with distractions. Through Richard's eyes, we experience a broken and beautiful world where contradictions and paradoxes intertwine. As Richard struggles with the pressures of success and battles his inner demons-he finds himself lost in a sea of self-destruction, searching for solace in drugs and casual relationships with adult film stars. Beyond being a captivating story, Pieces of a Broken Mind serves as a love letter to Los Angeles, the pursuit of dreams, the written word, and the resilience to never give up. It's a reminder that no matter how broken we may feel, we all have the ability to pick up the pieces and create something beautiful.

432 pages, Paperback

Published July 10, 2023

Reviews

[Waidat · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This was a great read! I enjoyed Richard as a character and his journey through LA! I'd recommend it!"

[Awesome · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Book has the kind of voice I didn’t know I was missing. Very quotable too.
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