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Book SynopsisAs the 1970s ended, Waits felt trapped by his persona and career. But at his low point: Francis Ford Coppola asked Tom to write the score for "One From the Heart". He cleaned up, and met Kathleen Brennan. This work tells the story of a man creating that elusive American second act, and also about finding the prefect collaborator in his wife.Trade ReviewAnother bodice-ripper in the 33 1/3 series. -- Cory Frye * Under the Radar Magazine *Smay acts as a side-mouth talking tour guide leading us through the darkness, giving us flashlights so we can illuminate the parts to love the whole we never quite see. -- Matthew Fiander * Popmatters.com *Intelligent discussion of Tom Waits is a rare bird, and this volume is welcome addition. * The Big Takeover *

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