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The Art of Becoming Another Person Entirely is a quirky but touching novel about family expectations, redemption, and why its never a good idea to fall in love with your husbands brother.

"On the surface, Brenda Arnolds The Art of Becoming Another Person Entirely seems like a fun and frothy beach read. But keep reading Arnolds nostalgic story of a young woman becoming her genuine self and youll find this utter gem is just packed with wisdom and insight and pain and joy."

-Stephen Stark, author of The Final Appearance of Americas Favorite Girl Next Door

"With The Art of Becoming Another Person Entirely Brenda Arnold has given us a wildly entertaining and brilliantly written book. Arnolds extraordinary psychological insight into her characters makes this a universal story of transformation, told with wit and intelligence. You wont be disappointed."

-Gail Storey, author of The Lords Motel and I Promise Not to Suffer

"Brenda Arnold brings 1960s L.A. to vivid life in this poignant literary beach read, with vibrant characters and a love story that will steal your breath."

-Meredith Moore, author of I Am Her Revenge and Fiona

"This witty and emotionally rich story will have you alternately laughing and feeling beautifully overwhelmed."

-Angélique Jamail, author of Finis and Homecoming

Myrna Rutledge has it all in the summer of 65. A well-curated wardrobe. A diamond with no discernible flaws. A floor plan to die for. The only problem? Her husband, Frank, comes with the plan. And so, after a disastrous twenty-fourth birthday party, Myrna packs it in and heads for L.A. armed with two skirted swimsuits, a bottle of Coppertone, and one million in unmarked bills that Frank has stashed under the guest bed upstairs.

Only L.A. is more seductive than Myrna ever imagined. As for Franks younger brother, Dan, hes a woundingly attractive artist obsessed with the need to photograph every empty chair in the greater L.A. area. Lonely and alone, Myrna joins him on this quest-a journey that takes her from the dazzling Pacific Ocean to the gleaming photo lab at UCLA where he teaches her how to create the perfect image. There she discovers that she not only has something of value to say, but a unique way in which to say it.

Still, Myrna intends to honor the vows she made before God and her parents and the most expensive caterers in Chicago, Illinois. The problem is that L.A. is the epitome of everything cool that summer, and Myrna finds herself at the epicenter of it all. Warhol. Gernreich. Hockney. Dylan. And Franks younger brother, Dan.

Brenda Arnolds achingly funny book is a love letter to L.A. in the summer of 1965. It is also a story about love, loss, and the art of becoming another person entirely. If you believe in second chances and enjoy the work of Nora Ephron, Cathleen Schine, and Anne Tyler, this book is for you.

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