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Elvis: Precious Memories

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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.

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!

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.

I really liked this book. it was one of the more honest books written about Elvis. and written by the people that knew him best his family. i really liked the part about the ghost of Gladys and Elvis still walking around at graceland. and the music that you hear coming from Elvis bedroom when no one is in there that gave me chills! a good Elvis book for all fans.

This is a PRECIOUS book or memories. It is because it is not so much about Elvis' problems and about how much his family and friends loved him. One part mentions, from family members, that when the "Memphis Mafia" came into Elvis life, he was slowly drawn, and kept away from his family. The Mafia practically became his family of sorts. Elvis began to change some because of this. His fame also took him too much from family/friends. He was a comodity. Although these things are mentioned in other books, at least in 'Precious Memories', he is remembered for the sweet person who loved his family and all people, fans, so much that he practically gave much of his money/possessions to others. Very generous. It is a pleasant experience to read a story from those that loved him and remembered things that are so adorable. A very complex man, many illnesses, personal demons, but at the same time, you will find in this book the best of Elvis. I love him, as a person, personality, and interesting history of the making of a person. I recommend the other books Amazon sells on him. There is just so much to him that you can't get enough! Thank you, thank you very much! (hehe!)

I have found this book so great that all true Elvis fans should have one in their collection it has some much esciting things about the background to the Presley Family that is true and accatue.
Gladys reason for looking after Elvis is what all Mothers have to their children and explains why she looked out for Elvis from the start. He was not A Mummy's boy as someoen people have you to believe.
Great job friends
Christine

Hard back,311 pages and what a great read.Could not put it down.After reading lots of books about Elvis by all sorts of people this book was a refreshing read.It did not go into all the pros and cons about Elvis it was written by a true Presley family member and it was a delight to learn about the Elvis whom his real family loved so much and whom Elvis loved.From Elvis as a baby right through to his death It is a book you should read You will certainly learn about the Elvis that has not been told before.

I loved this book written by his cousin. She did not sugar-coat anything but she told the truth as she was raised visiting Graceland from childhood to adulthood. A lot of things were brought out that only a family member would know so I gained insight into Elvis' childhood as well as his life in later years. This book is well worth the price.

I take issue that this Elvis (maternal) cousin has taken on the name, Presley. Her mother was a Presley by birth... so where does Donna's father feature in all this name changing?

As for the book Donna claims as her own it is in fact just a reworking of her mother's original book. However, the original & this re-works does offer some precious gems... Nuff said from this Elvisbuff.