Elvis: Precious Memories [Hardcover]

Donna Presley Early (Author), Edie Hand (Author), Lynn Edge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1996

From worries surrounding his birth to a stunning revelation about his death, the contents of this book unveil a never-before-told image of Elvis Presley as recalled by members of his family. Also included are many never-before-published photos from the Presley family album. The principle authors are two of Elvis' cousins who were among his closest friends.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 311 pages
• Publisher: Southern Pub Group (October 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886049106
• ISBN-13: 978-1886049109
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( P ) > Presley, Elvis

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great view of the personal Elvis by members of his family., October 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Elvis: Precious Memories (Hardcover)

So many books have been written about Elvis Presley that you almost can predict what the next sentence will be. Not so with this one. The beauty of this book is that it truly gives you the sense of perspective from a family member's point of view... an "insider's point of view". I felt as if I were listening to an old family friend telling me about "great uncle so and so" (who just happens to be Elvis Presley)! The book does a good job of tying a lot of the family members together, reminding us that, in addition to being a Superstar, Elvis was also a man with a family that he loved and was devoted to. Some great never-before published photos lend an air of personal closeness to the Presley family and homeplace, drawing the reader into a better understanding of the dynamics that helped shape the man and the image. From their perspectives, his two cousins do a good job of blending their "precious memories" together with their love and appreciation for their famous relative. I would highly recommend this to true Elvis fans as well as anyone who wants to get another view of a very famous man.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis:Precious Memories, June 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Elvis: Precious Memories (Hardcover)

I have read this awesome book more times then any other. What a wonderful insight from a family member. No phoniness here, just straight talk and no nonsense! I would recommend it to all Elvis fans!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book ever written about Elvis, December 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Elvis: Precious Memories (Hardcover)

I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it to all of Elvis' fans. It was written from the heart and also showed what a real family man Elvis was. I had the chance to meet Donna Presley and what a breath of fresh air she is. I also had this book send to Eurpoe to one of my sisters whom also is a huge Elvis fan. She really enjoyed the book also.