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Elvis and me
Elvis and me | Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Sandra Harmon
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The woman whom Elvis decided to marry when she was an innocent fourteen-year-old writes candidly about their twelve years together, about Elvis the husband and father, and about his drug-wracked decline and death
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Eggs
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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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DieAReader 🥳Fantastic! 2d
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Victoriahoperose
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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.

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limada
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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

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Roxanareads
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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.

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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)

OutsmartYourShelf This is Priscilla's book & I'm rating & reviewing it on that. She paints the picture of a relationship & eventual marriage to a man who had everything a person could dream of with fame & fortune, but who was, at heart, deeply unhappy. He seemed controlling & emotionally manipulative of his inner circle, yet the other side of him spoiled those around him with gifts & wanted everyone to be content. 13mo
OutsmartYourShelf Priscilla admits that she spent too much of her young life consumed with being who Elvis wanted her to be rather than being herself. It was good to see her finally admit that things weren't working & they were both unhappy & have the strength to move on & live her own life.

I didn't give this the full 5 stars as I feel the author skipped over things quite quickly & spends a lot time excusing Elvis for some of the things he did.
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OutsmartYourShelf It was an interesting read but an uncomfortable one as you are aware of her young age whilst all this is going on. I have some other books about Elvis on my TBR so it will be interesting to compare those to this one, once I get around to reading them. 4.5🌟 13mo
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Cinfhen Did you see the film that came out last year directed by Baz Luhrmann??? It was FANTASTIC 13mo
Cinfhen I bought this audio a few days before the death of Lisa Marie/ Priscilla has definitely had her share of tragedy 😣 13mo
OutsmartYourShelf @Cinfhen No, I haven't been able to watch any tv or films for a year due to a ear problem. I hope to get to see it at some point. 13mo
Cinfhen Ugh, that sounds terrible @OutsmartYourShelf I hope you‘re able to catch up on all the missed films/shows soon!!!!! I definitely recommend when you‘re feeling better 😊 13mo
OutsmartYourShelf @Cinfhen Thanks, me too! 😀 13mo
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guidosophia
Elvis and me | Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Sandra Harmon
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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

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Rachbb3
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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)

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Purrfectpages Omg! This takes me back! My mom is not a reader, but she loved Elvis and had a copy of this years ago. I‘m not sure she ever actually finished it though 😝 5y
toofondofbooks The TV adaptation for this came on when I was like 13. My mama loved Elvis so me and my sister did too. She recorded the movie and we wore out that VHS tape watching it over and over. I'd love to watch it again 5y
Cinfhen What a great title for this prompt 5y
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Jbakesmcgee3
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Reading Priscilla‘s side of the story as I visit Memphis

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Jbakesmcgee3
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Went to Graceland yesterday and found out that Elvis was a voracious reader and loved to underline and take notes in the margins #kindredspirit

Reecaspieces Make sure you eat at the rendezvous. Also pearls oyster house and spindini are fabulous. All of those are downtown. Not sure where you are staying. Memphis is a fun place 6y
Reviewsbylola Sad to say I wouldn‘t have pegged Elvis as an avid reader! 6y
Jbakesmcgee3 @Reecaspieces thank you!! We were trying to figure out where to eat tonight! 💚 6y
Jbakesmcgee3 @Reviewsbylola I was shocked! But we heard it over and over! 6y
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Centique
Elvis and me | Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Sandra Harmon
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#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!

Meredith3 Sounds dreamy! 6y
Cinfhen This really was a crazy roller coaster relationship ~ I bet the memoir is fascinating & who could forget their daughter married Michael Jackson !!!! 6y
Purrfectpages This book has been a long standing joke in my family...not because of the book itself, but bc my mother had a copy of this while I was growing up that she was “reading” forever. Needless to say, I didn‘t get my reading gene from her. 😝 6y
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Mdargusch That was a pretty crazy love story back in the day! 6y
Reviewsbylola This definitely sounds compelling! 6y
Reviewsbylola Lol I have a coworker that‘s been reading 50 Shades of Grey since she was pregnant. Her daughter is 4 now. 😂😂 We keep urging her to move on. 🤣🤣 @Purrfectpages 6y
emilyhaldi This sounds like a good one!! 6y
Centique @Cinfhen I had forgotten that! 😳😳 6y
Centique @Purrfectpages oh that‘s hilarious! 😂😂 6y
Purrfectpages @Reviewsbylola maybe she‘s hopefully it will inspire a second? 😆 @Centique the joke has yet to die in my family! 😝 6y
Reggie We all hope the King/Prince we meet is all we hoped he‘d be but sometimes he just isn‘t. I loved her in The Naked Gun Movies and wondered why she didn‘t do other acting gigs. Nice post. 6y
Centique @Reggie thanks Reggie. Yes, I wonder how she has been getting on since then. The spotlight and scrutiny have moved on haven‘t they? I‘ll go ask Dr Google... 😊 6y
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mrp27
Elvis and me | Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Sandra Harmon
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#maybookflowers #musicaltitles

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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shanebeth
Elvis and me | Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, Sandra Harmon
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MrBook Oh, wow! @BookBabe is a huuuuge Elvis fan! Thank you very much for sharing 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻!!! 7y
BookBabe Omg! I have this book. I read it shortly after graduating high school. It made me so upset with him I stopped listening to his music for 6 months (my longest Elvisless stretch). Hope it doesn't do the same to you! Lol. 7y
BookBabe P.S. I have those stickers, too. 😉 7y
shanebeth haha I've already read the book. have you seen the TV movie version? cheesy goodness. 👍🏻😊 @BookBabe 7y
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