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Are You Lonesome Tonight? The Untold Story of Elvis Presley's One True Love and the Child He Never Knew

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Gimme a break.......people, this book is nothing but the result of some woman in need of some cash--end of story.

First of all there are a number of "facts" in her book which are verifiably not true. During one of her supposed secret meetings with Elvis (during his trip to meet with Richard Nixon), she describes him as being dressed "wildly" in a purple suit. She obviously lifted this piece of info from Albert Goldman's book, because both Elvis' bodyguards at that time and photos clearly show that he was dressed in black, not purple.

Secondly, she writes that one day in 1953, she rode a rented horse up to the mountains in Memphis and lo and behold here comes Sir Lancelot (Elvis) riding up behind her where the spend the night together up there. Uh, the only place you could rent a horse in Memphis in 1953 was the local fairgrounds and the horses were NOT allowed off the property.

Plus, it is a well-known fact that Elvis had a major problem having sex with a woman who had had children. Something inside him, just turned off. This subject was dealt with in the books "Elvis, What Happened"? by his bodyguards, and in "Elvis and Me" by Priscilla Presley. Elvis was greatly attracted to innocent young girls, not women who looked like they had been run through the mill. Sorry, but that was just his way.

what really nailed her coffin is when she was on a talk show several years ago with her daughter Desiree. Someone asked what colour Ms. Barbin's eyes were. She said "brown". She was then asked what colour Desiree's eyes were. She said "green". It's a well known fact of course, that Elvis had blue eyes. What's not so well known is that it's genetically impossible for someone with brown eyes and someone with blue eyes to have an offspring with green eyes. When this fact was presented to Lucy de Barbin on national TV, she stumbled and stuttered over her words, tried back tracking and said "well, her eyes are really blue." Can you say: 'Liar'?

Another problem with Lucy de Barbin's "story", is that not one single person who was close to Elvis all those years can verify anything about what she claims. Elvis was rarely alone and if he indeed had an affair with Ms. de Barbin, SOMEONE would have been able to say "yep, I remember all those times when E was meeting with Lucy." Guess what? Not one single person remembers her.

Plus, Elvis couldn't keep his mouth shut---about anything. He would blab to his bodyguards about anyone and they knew about all the girls he was fooling around with. Guess what? He never mentioned her ONCE to anyone.

Seeing as this book was written before DNA testing was around, I would be very interested to see if Lucy de Barin's daughter would be willing to submit to a DNA test, and compare it with Lisa Marie Presley's to see if it's a match. I guarantee that it won't be.

Overall, this book is ridiculous and if you believe the nonsense that Ms. de Barbin tells, then I've got some swamp land in Florida to sell you.

Elvis Presley was just eighteen when he fell in love with a beautiful 16-year-old French dancer - his first and only true love. They kept their passion secret from the world for 24 years. Now Lucy de Barbin breaks her silence and reveals all: the secret meetings, heartbreaking love scenes, tears and tenderness - and the beautiful daughter that Elvis never knew he had. Controversial and moving, this is the bittersweet true story that every Elvis fan will cherish forever. A compelling tale of star-crossed love, as tender and soulful as a song.

This is a touching story about two people who loved each other. Matera's journalistic style is fresh and wide-eyed, and the reader is pulled in from the beginning. Putting it down once started is not an option. It compels the reader to find out when they are next able to meet. Their joys and sadnesses are shared so vividly that they become real. This is not a book to be taken lightly. Curl up on a Saturday morning and spend the day reading.

As a fan and video viewer, I immediately know this story is absolutely true. All of the signals, songs, messages are all visable in countless performaces, even movies. G.I. Blues, Clambake, Speedway, Double Trouble, Blue Hawaii, Wild in the Country, It Happened at the World's Fair, etc. Even in the home movie 1958! Even the songs he purchased before going in the army. It goes on and on. Maybe the fans even know of more messages than Lucy! Elvis Was like a kid and loved romantic stories, fairy tales, etc. Sending messages was right up his alley. Even though I feel Lucy is protecting Elvis, and the events didn't happen exactly as she told, I definitely believe their beginning and end happened exactly like what was written. (A whole 24 years) And of course making Anita, Priscilla, Mindi suggest they dye their hair black and countless petite brunettes he requested. His desire for French (Priscilla's French Lessons, Paris, (the bluebell Girls) Charles Boyer). Let's not forget Robert Goulet playing Sir Lancelot on Broadway whom Lucy told Elvis she knew. (By the way he's french). That would justify a few shot out t.v.s.HA! Charlie Hodge mentioning Desiree (Lucy) in paperback Me'n Elvis. Elvis was so conflicted all his professional life and this story is a classic example. In the end he chose his first love, the one that is the most precious.

Having read over 20 books about Elvis, I found this one to be one of the best. I can't believe I missed this book when it was first published and just now discovered it. I think the story is truly believable and absorbing and in the end tragic for the; 'what-if's' and 'could have been's'. Every man should be so lucky to have a Lucy in their lives.

This book was AWESOME! I am a total Elvis fan and this book sent me through a sea of emotions and left me a bit numb...amazing story!

As an avid Elvis fan, I was really disappointed with this book. I went in very cautiously, not wanting to believe a word of it. The more I read, the more I started to believe Lucy's story. As the book went on I got bored with the same story telling, the same lines, the same everything. By the end of the book, I was still skeptical. Nowhere is Lucy mentioned in his life. Any other biographies omit her name completely. With that many people in Elvis' life at that time someone would know something more than what is told. I'm not sure of the story being true. I am sure of the story being pretty boring at times. Worth reading? Sure, if you can get it for a penny plus shipping.

This book was great! These two young lovers captured America. One by singing and the other by danceing and singing for a job. I think every one should read this book, its fantastic!

man, This is a very fascinating book written by Lucy. But to be honest, in my eyes, Elvis was kind of taking advantage of her in order to fufill his desire. Indeed, he was a lonely man, so he needed someone to light the candle to brighten up his life. He also wanted someone who listened to him when his life was at the lowest point of his career. In exchange of this, he spoiled her with beautiful gifts.

Lucy was like other every woman who liked to be believed by Elvis's soft and persuading words. They were the ones who he liked to fornicate with, even though he may not love them. He could have left Priscilla for Lucy if he loved her enough, and looked for her to get her back. If he did, she would be persuaded to stay with him. But, the point is that he didn't.

I believe Priscilla Presley was the love of his life. He knew she was the one he would come home to. But she wanted something more from him. They were both lonely, which their relationship ended up as a disaster.

Basically, all of us don't know what his feelings for those women were like.

Back to the point, the book is indeed good & interesting.

This book was gut wrenchingly honest with a truley amazing love story that shows the innocence and vulnerability that people took advantage of concerning elvis. Nice to know he had someone who loved him without taking advantage of his wealth and fame. truly amazing