Break On Through is a biographical work on the controversial life of rock legend Jim Morrison. Summary Of The Book James Douglas Morrison was born in 1943 in Florida. He was the lead singer of the rock band The Doors, and also wrote the lyrics for their songs. Many books have been written about the man and his never-waning aura and influence. Break On Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison starts from his childhood and examines all aspects of his life. In this book, the authors attempt to look at the man behind the legend, his early childhood, and the incidents that shaped his personality. The book discusses his stormy relationship with his father and examines certain incidents that left a profound influence on him. In Break On Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison, Morrison is presented as a creative but insecure individual. The book presents some interesting details about his recording sessions, about the controversial Miami incident, and the subsequent court trials that affected his life. Break On Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison also talks about Morrison’s addiction to drugs and alcohol. His interest in the movie industry and its history, his surrealistic influences, and his experiments with Shamanism are also discussed. Jim Morrison died in 1971, at the age of 27. The book discusses and examines the mystery that still surrounds his unexpected death. The authors present a different reason for Jim Morrison’s death, fueling the unending debate about his demise further. Morrison still has a wide fan following, and this book is yet another attempt to uncover the aura and mystery surrounding the man and his life. About The Authors James Riordan is an author. He is also known for his tryst with Rolling Stone magazine, in which his stories on rock stars and interviews with them where published. He is also the author of another book, The Platinum Rainbow. Jerry Prochnicky is a Jim Morrison aficionado, who, over the years, compiled a large amount of information on the rock star. He is also the author of other books like Jim Morrison, My Eyes Have Seen You, Led Zeppelin: Good Times, Bad Times: A Visual Biography of The Ultimate Band, and Whole Lotta Led: Our Flight With Led Zeppelin.