Brothers On Life

By Matt Czuchry, Mike Czuchry

Brothers On LifeTM is a journey into the mind and soul told through personal reflections, childhood photographs, and the stories of two brothers, actor Matt Czuchry (“The Good Wife” & “Gilmore Girls”) and psychology professor Dr. Mike Czuchry.

Told in three acts, these pages of youth, death, philosophy, spirituality, and love are used to tap into the universal connectedness we all share when experiencing the complexities of our individual lives. Each piece is what you need. Each piece is what you see. All in an effort to unlock the dreams and imagination of that child within.

What will you uncover about your own life when tapping into the essence of the collective?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Matt Czuchry, Mike Czuchry
• Release date: Mar 28, 2012
• ISBN: 9780984845224

Matt Czuchry, Mike Czuchry

MATT CZUCHRY Having spent twelve years as an actor in film, television, and on stage, Matt Czuchry brings his unique perspective on the human experience to BROTHERS ON LIFETM. EDUCATION: College of Charleston, 1999. Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Matt Czuchry received the Bishop Robert Smith Award upon graduation from College of Charleston. This award is the highest honor given to a graduating senior and represents valued contributions in academics, sports, and throughout the Charleston South Carolina community. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Czuchry is currently filming his third season on the two time Emmy® nominated drama, THE GOOD WIFE. Czuchry received the 2011 Entertainment Weekly Best Supporting Actor EWwy and has earned SAG ensemble nominations in 2010, 2011, and 2012 for his work on the hit series. In 2009, Czuchry played the lead character of Tucker Max in I HOPE THEY SERVE BEER IN HELL. The book by the same name was a New York Times bestseller for three years and remains a cult classic. In 2008, Czuchry starred in the second season of the critically acclaimed television series FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. In 2007, Czuchry was on stage in the title role of Wendy Wasserstein’s West Coast premier run of the play THIRD. Beginning in 2004, Czuchry spent three seasons as the character Logan Huntzberger on the hit series GILMORE GIRLS. Czuchry received three Teen Choice nominations for his role on the beloved series. MIKE CZUCHRY Mike Czuchry is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at a small liberal arts college in Texas. He has over fifteen years of teaching and research experience. He has received both teaching and research awards from students and colleagues. Mike has over twenty peer-reviewed publications, and over ninety combined presentations at regional, national, and international conferences.

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Johnson City, Tennessee, 1995.

GEMS

Don’t rush by the gems of today

To get to your tomorrows

That robbed yesterday

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DANDELIONS ON THE WIND

For all the love we share this life and beyond

May it move through us and on to others

In each moment of goodness between us

Let it carry on the wind

Like dandelions

To new hearts

With each child born and life taken

We move into each other

Our souls connected

Forever alive

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TAKING CHANCES

Even stars begin to fade as their traces are swept away

Even the sun will lose its sprite and darken

Time moves quickly and we age

But our souls never change

Who are we, whose heart can we touch

If we too are a mirage

We need to love

We need to give

But are afraid our love will not be taken

But hearts can dance

Given the chance

And a smile’s spell

Can cast a shiver

If we are not afraid

To give

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My big brother Mike will always be my greatest friend.

BLOOD BROTHERS

I can count on you

For anything and everything

Pushed down by foes and falling

Scratching my wrists, palms, and cheeks too

Salty tears clouding my eyes

These playgrounds of youth can be so