West of Eden

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West of Eden is written by Jean Stein and published by . It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0812998405 (ISBN 10) and 9780812998405 (ISBN 13).

Stein examines Los Angeles-- and a mythic cast of fortune hunters and aspiring moguls whose quests for fame and power destroyed many along the way. She tells the stories of five larger-than-life individuals and their families, each one representing different aspects of Los Angeles and the American dream. Each chapter paints a panoramic picture of outsiders pinning their hopes on Los Angeles-- then watching as the shadow of those dreams envelopes their loved ones, especially their children, and the city itself.