How does one young man survive the deaths of his entire familyand manage to make something worthwhile of his life In Things TheGrandchildren Should Know Mark Oliver Everett tells the story ofwhat its like to grow up the insecure son of a genius in a wackyVirginia Ice Storm-like family. Left to run wild with his sister. his father off in some parallel universe of his own invention. Everetts upbringing was ridiculous. sometimes tragic and alwaysunsteady. But somehow he manages to not only survive his crazyupbringing and ensuing tragedies;. he makes something of his life. striking out on a journey to find himself by channelling hisexperiences into his. eventually. critically acclaimed music withthe Eels But its not an easy path Told. with surprising candour. Things The Grandchildren Should Know is...
