Bruce Wayne Sullivan, Mendenhall, MS
Up From the Ruins, an autobiography by Bruce Wayne Sullivan, tells the true story of how the author overcame substantial obstacles on his way to successful adulthood. With an alcoholic father moving his family around the country in a desperate effort to make ends meet, Sullivan learned at an early age that life would not be easy. Strong family bonds disrupted by episodes of violence made home life difficult and Sullivan struggled to acheive in school. Up from the Ruins provides a personal perspective on overcoming life’s challenges.