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Heavier Than Heaven

The Biography of Kurt Cobain

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By: Charles R. Cross
Narrated by: Greg Lockett
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A commemorative edition, featuring new material of the definitive, bestselling biography to mark 25 years since Kurt Cobain's death.

Kurt Cobain's life and death fast became rock 'n' roll legend. The worldwide success of his band, Nirvana, defined the music scene in the early 1990s and their songs spoke to and for a generation. Music journalist Charles R. Cross, a veteran of the Seattle music scene, relates this extraordinary story of artistic brilliance and the pain that extinguished it. Heavier Than Heaven is the definitive life of one of the twentieth century's most creative and troubled music geniuses, and includes a new introduction commemorating twenty five years since Cobain's death.

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been listening to this book fir days while at work and can't stop "reading" it, really awesome autobiography.

brilliant read!!

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I found it compelling listening as the author brings to life details of different moments in Kurt Cobain's life, and in the reading how he reflects the the voices of the different contributors to the story, and how they spoke.

I liked the empathy and level of detail, and it's very well written and structured, as well as the transparency in revealing the darker aspects of Kurt's behaviour.

A bit more insight from experts and former addicts into how addiction takes over someone's personality and drives their behaviour, might have helped in providing more insight and understanding, along with including links in the resources at the end, to help people dealing with addiction

What I really dislike, however, is where Charles R. Cross, having remained seemingly neutral up until this point, expresses his opinion in the closing sections, dismissing as 'conspiracy theories' questions that have been raised about whether Kurt's death was a suicide.

There is compelling evidence, combined with some expert opinion, which supports claims it was not physically possible for Kurt to have shot himself, due to the amount of heroin found in his system in the autopsy.

That is more than just made up conspiracy theories from fans and people just out to make money.

Charles R. Cross should have either refrained from passing comment, or explained why he does not agree with the arguments that have been presented, including from experts with experience in pathology.

Charles R. Cross portrays what he imagines Kurt was thinking and feeling in the final moments of his life, which he cannot possibly know for certain.

In that way way he is attempting to speak for Kurt.

But overall I'd say it's a good read/listening experience, that provides a lot of details based on memories of those who knew Kurt.

Well written and compelling.

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This book has helped me work through my own feelings. I felt deeply betrayed and angry when Kurt took his own life. At the time, I was 18 and dealing with my diagnosis of an incurable and progressive nervous disorder myself, I latched on to and was hooked by conspiracy theories. I shared their outrage and felt their hatred towards his Wife. Today, a lifetime later for me, I am a Husband and Father and have a University degree. I have lots of experience of life. I had suicidal thoughts and attempted to end my life. I am very grateful I got through, but Kurt did not. This is a sensitive, heart-breaking book. Charles R Cross pulls together a thorough and varied collection of facts, recollections and insights. Greg Lockett expertly tells the story, signalling different contributors with subtle changes of his voice. We can plainly see Kurt's tormented soul. Today, I don't blame Kurt or anyone else - I just feel so sorry for him. I see Kurt as an old friend, someone I wish I could have helped, I just want to give Kurt a big hug. I never got to meet him, but he is someone I still miss. Look out for your friends and family. Never let someone you love slip far enough to decide suicide is their only option. If you're feeling suicidal, reach out to someone.

I just want to give Kurt a big hug.

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enthralling story of Kurt's life, very detailed and well researched. leaves no stone unturned.

mad detail

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This is such an interesting book. At times I felt sad for Kurt and at times found him repulsive. He truly was a complex character

Riveting listen

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