From the sun-drenched sands of California's Malibu Beach to a near-miraculous rebirth, "Mr. Malibu" is an autobiographical story of triumph over depression and alcoholism, on top of the inescapable weight of society's judgment grid. The author, a son of the world famous Malibu Colony, grew up amidst celebrities and a wealthy peer group that instilled a deep yearning for "success." But the adventure of being a child-in-paradise, steeped in an exciting...