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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.
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 was a struggling alcoholic writer who committed suicide in 1994, shortly before his novel Leaving Las Vegas was adapted into a movie. The article explores his tragic life, his book's autobiographical elements, and the film's reception.
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.
