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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was genuinely surprised by the revelations I gained, and I must admit to being somewhat disappointed to discover the extent of Elvis‘s unfavorable traits. While I do not pass judgment on these behaviors, I am instead curious about the inherited traits, the effects of drug use, and the underlying personality factors that contributed to them.

Full review at abookandadog.com/blog/elvis-and-me

I watched the film a few weeks ago and today I listened to the audiobook. Priscilla, now 80, narrates this memoir that was published in 1986. The film closely aligns with the book, which is rare. They met when she was 14, he was 24. It seems unthinkable to let your 14 yo daughter date a 24 yo man, (even if it was Elvis), especially in 1958. I learned a lot…

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@Andrew65 @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES

I honestly didn‘t know a whole lot about Elvis before I read this and I thought it was really interesting to hear Priscilla‘s perspective about his life and their relationship. Lots of really interesting stories and I learned a lot about the king of rock.

My parents were fans of Elvis my entire life. I mean, my name is Lisa Marie, though I've been told that's not why.
I saw the film Priscilla a couple of weeks ago and then realized that I'd had this book hanging around for a while. The movie is a very close adaptation of the sentiments in this book. Very interesting to hear (and see) Priscilla's version of their life together. #59-2023

I had always been curious how this relationship started & continued considering the age gap/logistical distance once Elvis left Germany. I am still in shock that Priscilla's mother & stepfather went to such great lengths to facilitate this inappropriate relationship for such an extended period of time. She attempts to make it seem like they had rules. It will be interesting to see how this looks on film.

This is a difficult book to rate. There's no ignoring (nor should we) the fact that Priscilla was 14 when they met, & only 16 when they started living together - it was wrong, she was underage, & far too young for him. It gave me the ick every time he referred to her as “Little Girl“, I mean, she basically was. Plus he gave her sleeping pills so she could keep up with his 'party late/sleep late' lifestyle & attend school! (Continued)

I did not expect to enjoy this book so much, but i read it within 24 hours. It was really fascinating and enjoyable, I wish it was longer. Makes me want to do more research on Elvis bc he sure was a weirdo

I read this years ago and remembered liking it. After rereading now it left me sad for a man who could have had such a different end if he listened to the people who truly loved him. Still a great book though.

#Booked2019 (Book about a musician)

@4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage @Cinfhen

Reading Priscilla‘s side of the story as I visit Memphis

Went to Graceland yesterday and found out that Elvis was a voracious reader and loved to underline and take notes in the margins #kindredspirit

#abbainaugust #layallyourloveonme

This is a real blast from the past. I read this in my teen years and loved it. The idea that a music idol could fall in love with a teenage girl seemed romantic and idyllic. Priscilla thought she‘d found the one that would #layallyourloveonme Unfortunately there would be other loves and my heart broke for Priscilla. Only one side of the story I know but it was a good roller coaster of a memoir!

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Love me some Elvis, I've always been a fan. When I was 14 I found this book on my mothers book shelf and I took it and read it in one sitting. I was fascinated by Priscilla's relationship with Elvis.

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