Elvis presley a biography book

Elvis Aaron Presley, known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor.

From his superstardom to his personal relationships, these books give an intimate look into the life of the King of Rock 'N' Roll.

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Examining Elvis Books …
Which Ones Tell the Truth?

There're a million different Elvis books out there. Well, that's probably an exaggeration, but certainly there has been a flood of volumes published about the man since his death in 1977. And there's no end in sight. In 2007 an average of two Presley books hit the market each month. The problem for those seeking credible information about Elvis is this: Which books are worth reading? Which ones tell the truth?

Unfortunately, many of the books about Elvis in recent years mix half-truths and bias to distort his real legacy. At one end of the spectrum are the Elvis detractors, best typified by Albert Goldman's spurious biography, Elvis, published in 1981.

Much more numerous, but just as untrustworthy, are books written by the Elvis myth-makers. In their efforts to exalt Elvis, they credit him with either false or exaggerated accomplishments. In doing so, they defeat their own purpose. Instead of the exciting entertainer that he was, such books depict Elvis as a some kind of freak who instigated riotous behavior wherever he went.

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The Best Books About Elvis Presley

Elvis: The Legend: The Authorized Book from the Graceland® Archives by Gillian G. Gaar

This illustrated biography takes a deep dive into the Graceland archives in honor of the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. With more than 150 photographs, insights from a long-time music journalist and shots of his personal treasures, this book is a testament to a legacy that will never fade.

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Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock 'N' Roll by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

This intimate story was written by one of the women who knew Elvis best — his former wife, Priscilla Presley. She recounts their love story, marriage, affairs, divorce and friendship afterward. "He taught me everything: how to dress, how to walk, how to apply makeup and wear my hair, how to behave, how to return love — his way," she writes (they first met when she was 14). "Over the years he became my father, husband and very nearly God."