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Things the Grandchildren Should Know

Author: Mark Oliver Everett
Publisher: Little, Brown
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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

20 reviews
Sales Rank: 8577

Media: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 5.2 x 0.9

ISBN: 0316027871
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.42166092
EAN: 9780316027878
ASIN: 0316027871

Publication Date: January 10, 2008
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Beautiful, tragic, poignant, triumphant March 23, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

E's bad luck in life is well documented and this book takes a look though his life thus far, specifically focusing on all of the events that have made him perhaps the greatest singer/songwriter of his generation. The book is an amazing piece of writing, tackling some very dark moments in an objective and positive way that stays well clear of the 'depressing' tag. What's more, it's a really easy read - I stormed through it in 2 days and just wanted it to go on and on. You definitely don't need to be a fan of the Eels to appreciate this but if you are, it is the perfect window into the world of a genius who has been through so much but has come of it all fighting and blessed with humour and a very honest sense of perspective. I can't recommend this book enough - enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Book March 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I bought this book as my Son is a great Eels fan and introduced me to their music. The book was fascinating and very emotional. An uplifting story that makes you realise that your own life is not quite so bad. I now have a good understanding of what lies behind his lyrics which makes the songs even more enjoyable and meaningful. The other reviewers have said everything else that I would want to say. Read it....

5 out of 5 stars

Ace March 18, 2008
Read the whole book in one sitting, one of the most interesting stories of someone in the Los Angeles music industry ever. His life, his music, everything, inspiring, yeah, great

5 out of 5 stars

For E's a jolly good fellow March 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Had I not been a fan of Mark Oliver Everett I probably would not have read this book. He has an ability in his lyrics so cut past pedantic over-elaboration to get to the heart of issues with great clarity using simple language. This book is similarly filled with pithy descriptions of horrible feelings out of which his unending optimism is revealed. Peculiar as it may seem (and perhaps a little disturbing) I found the final third of the book the least gripping. In this phase he seems have developed a more informed constructive view of the world and his place in it. Understandably he seems more versed in pain and distress. His descriptions are moving and poignant without being mawkish or masochistic.

On a macro level he describes beautifully the effects of absent parents (physically or emotionally) on the development of children. They are too young to lead themselves and get mucked up if their leaders (parents) are too afraid, disinterested, distracted or whatever, to take this responsibility.

This is a treat showing an honest human and constructive person struggling with his (over)sensitivity and insecurity. I genuinely believe that this book should be considered for the English Curriculum in secondary (High) schools as a joint language and Personal Development text. Well done E, the world IS a better place thanks to this book!

5 out of 5 stars

A new fan March 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Eels had bearly registered in my life until I read this book. The way E writes of his life is just how I see life. Why add more words of fancy descriptions than is necessary. We all have to deal with difficult times and E has had more than his fair share. It is the way he deals with these tragedies that makes him the man and artisit he is. This book deals so straightforwarly with life in a way that everyone hopefully will understand. A revelation to me and I have had to order the Eels music now to complete my new found faith in the human race through E.