Pieces of a Broken Mind

By: Daniel Ruczko

Narrated by: Andrew Gony

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 listener 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.

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A wild ride through the highs and lows of success

Love this book. A great blend between dark, funny, and hopeful. I especially appreciate the relationship between the protagonist and his mother, that really hit home for me. A really good listen.

Clever, moving, and laugh-out-loud funny!

Sometimes, life surprises you in the most unexpected ways - by serendipity. Like when I randomly stumbled upon "Pieces of a Broken Mind" by Daniel Ruczko. From the moment I pressed play, I was completely engrossed in Richard Bryght's tumultuous journey. The story really hit home for me as it beautifully captured the struggles of an artist trying to find their place in the world and a new environment. I couldn't stop listening and ended up finishing the whole thing in just two sittings.
If you're in the mood for a thought-provoking and emotionally charged story, do yourself a favor and give "Pieces of a Broken Mind" a listen. You won't regret it!
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A Love / Hate letter to LA

I really enjoyed “Pieces of a Broken Mind”. The journey of Richard Bryght is funny, sad and makes you think.
His battle between wanting to be a good son, a professional writer and a good person, while not losing himself in drugs and other bad decisions is very captivating. Thumbs up!