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 by Jeanne herself.
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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.
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This review is from: Elvis, Linda & Me: Unseen Pictures & Untold Stories from Graceland (Paperback)
I just got this book directly form Jeanne yesterday. It looks even better than the black & white version with many more photos. Worth buying if you want to read non gossipy, sweet, true stories about Elvis.
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This review is from: Elvis, Linda & Me: Unseen Pictures & Untold Stories from Graceland (Paperback)
This book is an auto-biographical account of the author's encounter and friendship with Elvis Presley. Due to her friendship with Linda Thompson, she meets and eventually works for Elvis. She recaps, in small vinettes, episodes with Elvis, Vernon, and Linda. It offers some insights into several outstanding periods in Elvis' careers during the 1970's. While mentioning some of Elvis' problems, she focuses primarily on his generosity and talents. It's a good book and easily read in a couple of hours. It is definitely worth having if you're an Elvis fan.
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well i read this book i like it i am a real elvis fan i have all his movies and most all of the books about him this one is good
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Elvis Presley, Rhode Island, Aunt Delta, San Juan, Lisa Marie, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Aunt Betty, Gulf Shores, Miss Tennessee, Memphian Theater, Tom Miller, Bob Hope, Bill Browder, Dumas After, New York, Red West, Pontiac Ventura, Linda Thompson, Tom Jones, Marina Del Rey Browse Sample Pages:
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Elvis Presley, Rhode Island, Aunt Delta, San Juan, Lisa Marie, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico, Aunt Betty, Gulf Shores, Miss Tennessee, Memphian Theater, Tom Miller, Bob Hope, Bill Browder, Dumas After, New York, Red West, Pontiac Ventura, Linda Thompson, Tom Jones, Marina Del Rey Browse Sample Pages:
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