A Way of Life Like Any Other Author:Darcy O'Brien Growing up in Hollywood as the son of former stars isn't easy. Once a glamorous movie queen, the mother is now an aging divorced femme fatale whose hobbies are heavy drinking and seducing men. The father, a silver screen cowboy in better days, spends his time answering fan mail, reliving his days in the navy, and pining for his ex-wife. As told ... more »by the son, A Way of Life, Like Any Other is the story of a boy's efforts to come to terms with his parents' divorce, forgotten fame, and lost wealth. The story, Winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, moves to the rapid rhythm of Hollywood but with a young boy's keen sense of irony and humanity. Author Darcy O'Brien has created an enduring portrait of the American family and a son's struggle to make a life of his own.« less