Break on Through: A Memoir of Play, Purpose, and Becoming by Bryan VanDoorninck What if rediscovering joy was the most radical thing you could do? From suburban playgrounds to professional soccer pitches, Israeli classrooms to late-night soul-searching, Break on Through is a memoir of losing yourself, finding your way back, and learning to play again—on your own terms. Blending raw vulnerability with poetic insight, Bryan VanDoorninck traces his unconventional path from Division 1 athlete to disillusioned young professional to globe-trotting teacher and coach. Along the way, he wrestles with identity, grief, burnout, spiritual longing, and the beautiful chaos of growing up. With the heart of To Shake the Sleeping Self and the swagger of Greenlights, this is a story for anyone who's ever felt stuck, uncertain, or not enough—and dared to imagine something more. Whether you're a former athlete, a lifelong learner, or a seeker on the verge of reinvention, this book reminds you of one simple truth: You don't need permission to begin again. You just need to break on through.