AboutElizabeth Expertise I can answer almost any question in reference to the life of Jim Morrison. I have been a Doors fan for as long as I can remember, and I am a self proclaimed Jim Morrison junkie. I have read eight biographies and all of Jim's poerty books. I am always looking for new literature to increase my knowledge.
Experience I have read eight biographies on the life of Jim Morrison, including "Break On Through, The Life And Death of Jim Morrison" by James Riordan and Jerry Prochnicky, "No One Here Gets Out Alive" by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Surgarman, "The Lizard King The Essential Jim Morrison" by Jerry Hopkins, "Angels Dance and Angels Die" by Patricia Butler, "The Doors In Their Own Words" by Andrew Doe and John Tobler, "Jim Morrison An Hour For Magic" by Frank Lisciandro, "Wild Child: Life With Jim Morrison" and " Jim Morrison: Life, Death, Legand". I have also read his poetry books "The Lords and the New Creatures", "Wilderness volume 1", and " The American Night volume 2". I enjoy searching the internet for new knowledge on Jim Morrison. I am confident I could correctly answer almost any question about him.
Organizations JDRF - Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation
Education/Credentials I have a BS in Biology and Biochemisrty.
Awards and Honors Graduated Cum Laude from Old Dominion University
Expert: Elizabeth Date: 6/30/2008 Subject: Primary Sources and Credibility
Question 2 questions: What do we know about Patricia Butler's credibility with regards to how strong of a source her book "Angels Dance and Angels Die" might be? And what is the most credible source for Morrison data? At the moment I am leaning towards the Break on Through biography. Patricia Kenneally calls into question anything involving Danny Sugarman. Thanks!
Answer Hello Jim,
Patricia Butler is not very creditable according to those that knew Jim personally. And Kenneally is just, to put it nicely, a bit crazy. Jim's friends also say she has fictionalized most of their relationship. I would recommend Frank Lisciandro writings and interviews. I find them the most informative and pleasurable to read. I would also recommend looking at The Doors message board, it is very informative as well.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
