Elvis and Me is the unforgettable memoir of Elvis Presley. This "New York Times "bestseller reveals the intimate story that could only be written by the woman who lived it. It serves as a tribute to the man as well as the King of Rock n' Roll.
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IT WAS August 16, 1977, overcast and dreary, not a typical Southern California day. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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A fluffy, Hollywood tinged look at Priscilla's life with Elvis. A very scant tome, when all is said and done, not much substance or depth. A glossy look at life with the King.
This came at a time when Albert Goldman's assualt in the form of his book Elvis was on the market for a couple of years and Priscilla felt that she had to paint a more wholesome picture of Elvis (probably to keep business at Graceland going).
It reads like a Danielle Steele book. If you're looking for something with a bit more bite, try Revelations from the Memphis Mafia. Not that you want to read something which dishes the dirt but this is very scant. She was, after all, the ex-wife, not the widow.
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The subject matter here is potentially explosive and should have made for a better book. I think the author wants us to read between the lines so that her story is understood without her being seen to be overtly critical of her former husband. Priscilla goes as far as she wants to dare by referring to Elvis's infidelities, and his reliance on prescription medication, while refraining from judging the morality of the former or the recklessness of the latter. The result is that the book fails to discuss incisively a number of fascinating disclosures. These include Elvis's self-absorption and moodiness, his courtship of Priscilla when she was barely 14 years old (she explains Why she was pursued by Elvis but not How he could have brought himself to even consider doing so), the dysfunctional dual roles created by employing friends and family, and the appalling psychological damage incurred by many of those who tried to get close to Elvis. Priscilla divulges less about her life with Elvis than do the authors of 'Elvis and the Memphis Mafia', which is a better resource than this book.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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If you're a huge fan of the King then you'll absolutely love this book.
By reading it, I had a great insight of the man behind the myth and what actually went on between Elvis and Priscilla behind closed doors.
I also felt sympathetic towards Priscilla as the story unfolded and realised that she must have had an unbelievable strength and determination to put up with his ups and downs, his love affairs with other women, his sleeping hours, his eating habbits, his drug usage and his absence for most of their marriage.
I did feel that the book ended too soon and had me wanting more as soon as I read the last page.
"Elvis And Me" also got me interested in other books about Elvis and Priscilla, such as "Priscilla, Elvis and Me" by Michael Edwards, "Priscilla and Elvis" by Caroline Latham (although this book is similar to "Elvis and Me") and "Elvis Aaron Presley-Revelations from the Memphis Mafia" by Alana Nash.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the book. Happy reading!!
By reading it, I had a great insight of the man behind the myth and what actually went on between Elvis and Priscilla behind closed doors.
I also felt sympathetic towards Priscilla as the story unfolded and realised that she must have had an unbelievable strength and determination to put up with his ups and downs, his love affairs with other women, his sleeping hours, his eating habbits, his drug usage and his absence for most of their marriage.
I did feel that the book ended too soon and had me wanting more as soon as I read the last page.
"Elvis And Me" also got me interested in other books about Elvis and Priscilla, such as "Priscilla, Elvis and Me" by Michael Edwards, "Priscilla and Elvis" by Caroline Latham (although this book is similar to "Elvis and Me") and "Elvis Aaron Presley-Revelations from the Memphis Mafia" by Alana Nash.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the book. Happy reading!!
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Elvis
a good read, I really can not understand why in that day and age parents would allow a child to stay with any male who ever he is, must have been money? still worth a good read.
Published 1 day ago by Dinah Leach
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Another side to elvis
A really good insight into the true life story of elvis. Obviously a one sided account but if its all tire what a life this woman lead! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sophie_m1989
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quick service
Book arrived quickly and in good condition, however, though no fault of the seller, the print is very dark and has a very small font making this a hard book to read, would have... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Andy1334
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What a Man
Due to growing interest towards Elvis as a singer, an actor, and a human, I study English.
Who else could speak up better about Elvis than Priscilla, his wife and his... Read more
Who else could speak up better about Elvis than Priscilla, his wife and his... Read more
Published 3 months ago by anu
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For a 'Mass Paperback' this is excellent.
Being a total fan of Priscilla Presley, everything she does is touched with grace and humour. This book was thoroughly enjoyable and I was totally engrossed from cover to cover. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Taplin
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Elvis and Me
Haven't read yet...running behind...not sure it has much substance...it's an old book and so don't expect it to reveal anything that is not in the general public domain... Read more
Published 12 months ago by R. Harrod
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Elvis and Me
I really enjoyed this book, at first I mistakenly assumed that reading this book was unnecessary as I had seen the made for TV movie based on it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Marie
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enlightening
I'm a huge Elvis fan, if I'd read this back in my teens, I'd have said know way Elvis would not have been like that, now however I'm older and wiser, and I now know how much... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2011 by Janet Davies
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A good read
I enjoyed this book a lot, I believe what she writes about him. Its not all rosey, she does mention his bad temper, drug abuse, affairs etc & also her own affairs. Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2008 by Linz Fozz
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Great Story !
I really Enjoyed reading this Book it was easy to see how Much Pricilla really Loved Elvis + Great to read how such a young girl had to grow up all too Quickly if you are an Elvis... Read more
Published on 16 April 2008 by Ms. B. A. Smith
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