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          The first biography of the musician Elliott Smith, whose heartbreaking songs were rendered all the more haunting by his tragic death..

          Elliott Smith was one of the most gifted songwriters of the '90s, adored by fans for his subtly melancholic words and melodies.

          Torment Saint: The Life of Elliott Smith

          March 25,
          PLEASE DO NOT BEND OR PLACE NEAR HEAT: A Review of William Todd Schultz’s Torment Saint

          “There is really no next Elliott Smith.”

          Let me confirm that I am one of those notorious Elliott Smith fans.

          I am destined to be disappointed in any book about Mr. Smith, simply because nothing short of bringing the man back to life would satisfy me. Well, Schultz had me on page 11 with the above quote. Just as I was about to complain about the Nick Drake/ Kurt Cobain references, because they trivialize a unique and uniquely brilliant man, Schultz affirms that no one can or will come after him.

          An aspiring writer, Elliott was working on a book about the Veterans he met while recovering at Walter Reed.

        1. An aspiring writer, Elliott was working on a book about the Veterans he met while recovering at Walter Reed.
        2. Fighting for the Civil Rights Act of - (You Choose: Seeking History) by Elliott Smith - Kids' Books.
        3. The first biography of the musician Elliott Smith, whose heartbreaking songs were rendered all the more haunting by his tragic death.
        4. Early in the book, he publicly quits his job over a seemingly minor argument with a colleague.
        5. I know that Elliott studied philosophy and political science in college and that he was interested in Kierkegaard, but does anyone know if he ever spoke or.

          6. And no one came before him. He was sui generis. Schultz gets that.

          Anyone attempting to unravel this short, cryptic life needs to address three mysteries: Was he abused as a child? Did he intend to kill himself when in he jumped off a cliff?

          And finally, was his death murder or suicide?

          No one may know the answer to the first question until a key per