- Hardcover
- Publisher: St Martins Pr; 1 edition (Sep 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 031203329X
- ISBN-13: 978-0312033293
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.7 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 919,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Hardcover
for all elvis fans to read i was lucky enough to meet billy stanley in august 2010 in nashville while i was staying in memphis its a truthful account of how billy became to be elvis's little brother how he grew up not really knowing who elvis was and that he was the younger brother to the biggest entertainer in the world to quote billy "elvis picked them up turn to his father vernon and said i always wanted a brother and now i have 3"
Format:Hardcover
I am sceptical about all books written by EP, particularly by the Stanley Family. However I found this to be a credible account by Billy Stanley of his life with and how it was affected by Elvis. It was not oversensationalised but the "brother" reference grates, as we all know, he was not his brother, he was a step-brother which is totally different in my book.
If you are a fan of EP and looking for another aspect of his life to indulge yourself then buy this book for your collection.
If you are a fan of EP and looking for another aspect of his life to indulge yourself then buy this book for your collection.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A STEPBROTHER OF A BOOK
14 Sep 2003
Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed this book and so I gave it a star boost in spite of being boring and without depth. Billy is open and candid, but the story ranbles. the big bombshell is that Elvis took his wife (and others) to bed. once that comes and goes it's a whitefish. It's not like Billy penned this tome, so it's on the writers. The book ended strong and the writer should have explored the turmoil more intently. It felt like it was slapped together to be ready in time for the holidays. It's too chronicled and stiff. It reads like "Elvis and me got a pizza; Elvis and me watched T.V." And way way more about hot rods than needed unless it was a book about hot rods. I learned more about the Stanley bros reading the novel AROUND ELVIS. Billy, not only wasn't the star running back on the Hillcrest High football team, he didn't even play for the team. Not only that, he and Ricky were the waterboys!!! None of the brothers ever played on the team. Shame on you Billy! And how come you never told how you were arrested by the Constable of Desoto County, T. Burma Hobbs for taking a leak behind a liquor store? Billy Stanley!! I would recommend this book, because he did have a unique perspective of Elvis' life that manages to peak through now and then and it has moments that are absolutely charming.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Elvis & Billy Stanley - good read!
19 July 2004
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found this book to be rather interesting. It's obvious that Elvis had a special relationship with his step-brothers. All Elvis fans should read this book. Why are so many people jealous of the Stanley boys and Dee Presley? They give these bad reviews of the books they wrote. I'm sure they would have loved to be in their place. And what a good way to honor their brother by writing a book. At least they didn't make Elvis look like a monster as Priscilla Presley did in her book, Elvis & Me!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Hard to put down
25 Oct 2005
Format:Hardcover
this book was great I thought Davids book was good but this one is much better and very very interesting. I think Billy was honest in telling his story even the part about Elvis taking his wife from him. it is just a very good read for all Elvis fans!
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