... his diaries, lyrics and family photos (which he failed to include in the book). It reveals many secrets, such as the true meaning of "Smells like Teen Spirit." It even talks about one of Cobain's suicidal relatives who stabbed himself in the stomach in front of the entire family. Though Cross presents a ... the audience on his past background. They also did an astonishing job on helping readers understand why Cobain committed suicide and what his problems were. Special quotes about Cobain's life and personality were told by Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M., Eddie Vedder, lead singer...

• Word Count: 1847
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School