This biography examines the complex life and career of actor Glenn Ford. Peter C. Ford offers a candid look at his father, a prominent star of Hollywood's Golden Age, navigating both his professional achievements and the difficult personal history shared between father and son. The book aims to provide an objective revisit of Ford's life and work, delving into the painful layers of their relationship without reservation.

This biography is positioned as a significant family account, drawing comparisons to Maria Riva's work on Marlene Dietrich. It is expected to appeal to both film scholars and general film enthusiasts interested in the era and its stars. The author's frank approach to his father's life and their shared history suggests a deeply personal yet critically informed perspective.