Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley Priscilla Presley is an American businesswoman, actress, and author best known as the former wife of Elvis Presley and the force behind Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE). After Elvis's death in 1977, she served as executor of his estate and transformed Graceland into a profitable museum and tourist destination. As an actress, Presley established herself in both television and film, notably playing Jenna Wade on the hit series "Dallas" and appearing in the successful "Naked Gun" comedy film trilogy alongside Leslie Nielsen. She has authored several books, including the 1985 memoir "Elvis and Me," which became a New York Times bestseller. Beyond her connection to Elvis, Presley has proven herself a capable entrepreneur, serving as the chairwoman of EPE until 2005, when she sold the majority of the business. Her business acumen helped build Elvis's legacy into a global brand while preserving Graceland as a historical landmark that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Her ongoing role as a keeper of Elvis's legacy and her advocacy for the Elvis Presley estate has maintained her position as a significant figure in American popular culture. Additionally, she has been involved in various charitable causes and continues to make public appearances related to Elvis's legacy and her own career achievements.

Readers primarily focus on Presley's 1985 memoir "Elvis and Me," which offers a first-hand account of her relationship with Elvis Presley. What readers liked: - Detailed insights into Elvis's private life and personality - Frank discussion of their relationship dynamics - Behind-the-scenes look at life at Graceland - Clear, straightforward writing style What readers disliked: - Some feel it portrays Elvis in an unfairly negative light - Questions about certain timeline accuracies - Perception that some events were sanitized or selective Ratings across platforms: - Goodreads: 3.9/5 from 12,000+ ratings - Amazon: 4.5/5 from 1,200+ reviews Reader quotes: "Honest and raw account that humanizes both Elvis and Priscilla" - Goodreads reviewer "Too much focus on the negative aspects of their marriage" - Amazon reviewer "Fills in gaps about Elvis's private life that other biographies miss" - Goodreads reviewer Other works by Presley receive limited reader attention compared to "Elvis and Me."

Elvis and Me (1985) A memoir detailing Priscilla's life with Elvis Presley, from their first meeting when she was 14 through their marriage, divorce, and his death, providing an intimate look at both their relationship and Elvis's private life.

Ann-Margret - She wrote her memoir "Ann-Margret: My Story" which details her relationship with Elvis Presley and her Hollywood career. Her perspective as someone who worked closely with Elvis provides similar insights to Priscilla's writings.

Linda Thompson - In "A Little Thing Called Life," Thompson chronicles her relationship with Elvis Presley during his later years. Her memoir offers another intimate view of Elvis's personal life and struggles during the 1970s.

Jerry Schilling - His book "Me and a Guy Named Elvis" comes from his experience as a core member of Elvis's inner circle. Schilling worked with Elvis from 1964 until his death, providing detailed accounts of life at Graceland.

Ginger Alden - Her memoir "Elvis and Ginger" details her relationship with Elvis during his final year. Alden provides a perspective on Elvis's final days that complements Priscilla's accounts.

Peter Guralnick - His two-volume biography of Elvis ("Last Train to Memphis" and "Careless Love") presents comprehensive research about Elvis's life and career. Guralnick conducted extensive interviews with Priscilla and others close to Elvis to create these detailed accounts.