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John O'Brien (May 21, 1960 – April 10, 1994) was an American author. His first novel, Leaving Las Vegas, was published in 1990 by Watermark Press and made into a film of the same name in 1995.
Oct 28, 2015 · John O'Brien's life ended with a gunshot. Leaving Las Vegas, for its intensity, its bravado, and its legacy—an American tragedy that would pave the way for many more—only begins to...
Nov 10, 1995 · John O’Brien’s bittersweet departure. When Laurence Fishburne hits the screen as Othello in December, he'll have his work cut out for him. In the realm of Hollywood tragedy this season ...
Apr 10, 1994 · John O'Brien's first novel Leaving Las Vegas was published in 1990 and made into a film of the same name in 1995. His other three works were published posthumously.
O'Brien was one of the first Americans to earn a starting spot with a major European team, with Ajax Amsterdam in the late 1990s. [nb 1] At the peak of his career, United States national teammate Landon Donovan called O'Brien the "best soccer player in the USA."
Jan 1, 1990 · Leaving Las Vegas, the first novel by John O’Brien, is a disturbing and emotionally wrenching story of a woman who embraces life and a man who rejects it. Sera, a prostitute, and Ben, an alcoholic, stumble together and discover in each other a respite from their unforgiving lives.
John O'Brien has 284 books on Goodreads with 44189 ratings. John O'Brien’s most popular book is Tipping Point: The Fifth Tunnel.
