Elvis, Linda & Me: Collector's Edition [Hardcover]

Jeanne Lemay Dumas (Author), Jim Cox (Author), Linda Thompson (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2007

This special, limited edition, features 70 Full-Color, Never-Before-Seen Photos from Graceland. Millions of Elvis fans all over the world fantasized what it would have been like to know "The King." Jeanne LeMay Dumas lived that dream. As Miss Rhode Island, Jeanne met Miss Tennessee Linda Thompson at the 1972 Miss USA Pageant. Striking up an instant friendship, Jeanne moved to Memphis and lived with Linda. As fate would have it, the two young beauties soon met Elvis Presley, and within a few months, Linda moved into Graceland as Elvis's girlfriend. An unforgettable four-and-half-year odyssey had begun... In Elvis, Linda & Me, Dumas offers an intimate portrait of her relationship with Elvis and Linda, recounting the night Linda met Elvis to their breakup just months before Elvis's death. Jeanne saw it all she toured the country with Elvis, worked as one of his secretaries in the office behind Graceland, and even threw sleepovers at Graceland with Thompson. Elvis, Linda & Me recalls Elvis's legendary generosity extended to Jeanne in the form of a three-and-a-half-carat yellow-gold cluster diamond ring for, in Elvis's words, being "a good friend to Linda." Elvis, Linda & Me is a celebration of friendship and a touching tribute to man who not only changed two lives, but changed the world. Though we will never know exactly what happened the morning of August 16, 1977, one thing is clear; through death, Elvis Presley crossed the threshold of life and forever transformed his legacy into an instant immortality the likes of which the world has never seen. Elvis, Linda and & Me also offers several never-before-seen photos, including rare photos of upstairs at Graceland taken Jeanne herself.

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About the Author

In 1972 Jeanne LeMay was named Miss Rhode Island Universe and went on to Puerto Rico to compete in the Miss USA Pageant. It was here that she met Linda Thompson, who was Miss Tennessee. The two were assigned as roommates and immediately became close friends. A month later Jeanne moved to Memphis at Linda's request, and so began the fairy tale portion of her life. Jeanne and Linda were invited to meet Elvis Presley one night, and Linda and Elvis clicked. She later moved into Graceland, where she remained for almost 5 years. Jeanne was privileged to accompany Elvis and Linda on the tour circuit and later went to work for Elvis as one of his secretaries. Elvis's generosity extended to Jeanne as he gifted her with a diamond ring, a watch, and a car. She also was afforded the privilege of being able to stay at Graceland with Linda when Elvis was out of town. It was during these visits that she was able to take the much-sought-after photos of the upstairs of Graceland. After much urging by her friends, Jeanne has told her story and shared her very special pictures so that the fans will know more about the man who became the greatest entertainer of the 20th century.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Rooftop Publishing; 1st edition (March 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600080367
• ISBN-13: 978-1600080364
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,064,770 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Fantastic!, January 22, 2007

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D. Memmer "E.P. Fan" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elvis, Linda & Me: Unseen Pictures & Untold Stories from Graceland (Paperback)

Jim Cox, author of "Inside Graceland: Elvis' Maid Remembers", has done a wonderful job telling Jeanne LeMay Dumas's story in the riveting "Elvis, Linda & Me". Miss Dumas has been Linda Thompson's best friend since they met in 1972 as they competed for the title of Miss USA.

With so many Presley books in print, it's rare that a new project will be so chock full of never-before-told stories and unpublished photographs that you want to tell everybody you know to go out and purchase a copy, but that's exactly how I feel about this book.

You won't read about "Elvis, Linda & Me" on many Elvis websites and that's a shame because it belongs in every true fan's library. Forget about all the trash biographies out there and treat yourself to an honest account by a lady who was there.

For my money, the candids of Elvis in his Karate outfit/black belt during his June 1973 concert tour, with Lisa Marie in a Nashville hotel room in-between shows and unseen photos of Elvis' bedroom were worth the price of the book... and then some!

So don't let the price put you off. If you love and respect Elvis Presley, you'll most likely be writing a review similar to mine after you receive this book!

Darrin Lee

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book from a great author, December 13, 2006

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Goldy Lox "lovesbooks" (Memphis TN U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elvis, Linda & Me: Unseen Pictures & Untold Stories from Graceland (Paperback)

I cannot recommend enough to anyone to read this book. Jeanne LeMay Dumas is a charming lady who has been very lucky to have met Elvis. Several pages of unseen photos (most of them taken by the author) and a candid story about her friendship with Elvis and Linda Thompson. A book not to be missed !!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Elvis books ever written!, December 31, 2007

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Teresa Melton "Teresa Melton" (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elvis, Linda & Me: Collector's Edition (Hardcover)

I have read over 200 books about Elvis. I completely disagree with the reviewer who said this was only for people who didn't already know the basic Elvis stories. This has pictures of the upstairs of Graceland as well as many others that have never been released. There were also many behind the seen stories that I have never heard, and trust me I thought I had heard them all. I have been thru Graceland 34 times and met and read the books of practically every one from the ( ELVIS WORLD). DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK! Teresa Melton, Oklahoma City