Elvis: The Siege of Graceland and Other Stories

Author: Robert Wells
Publisher: novum pro Verlag
ISBN: 3991079887
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
A very different view of the world of Elvis Presley is presented in these comic fictional stories. His manager, Colonel Parker, his family and the Memphis Mafia all feature in episodes such as the siege of Graceland when the military police try to arrest Elvis. Fans of the King of Rock and Roll will learn of Liberace's hair-raising encounter with Elvis's pet chimpanzee, screen legend Greta Garbo coming out of retirement to make a film musical, and the invitation from HM The Queen to Elvis to attend the Royal Highland Games. Some stories are based on real events, such as the Million Dollar Quartet and being drafted into the army, but here they are given a comic twist. They are written by a lifelong fan who asks: Who'd have thought Elvis and life at Graceland could be so funny.

Elvis & A Royal Visit

Author: Robert Wells
Publisher: novum pro Verlag
ISBN: 3991319004
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143

Book Description
Elvis is back. And so are the laughs. Here are another 12 fictional stories about the chaotic lives of Elvis, his family, manager Colonel Parker and the Memphis Mafia who live with him at Graceland, written by the author of 'Elvis: The Siege of Graceland and Other Stories'. In this new collection Prince Charles visits Graceland to celebrate Burns Night; Elvis tries to salvage his career by breaking with his manager; a school is started for wannabe Elvis tribute acts; and President Nixon has to deal with a request for Elvis's head to be carved on Mount Rushmore, America's national memorial. Some stories are inspired by actual events, such as Elvis's secret trip to Scotland in search of Balmoral Castle shortbread biscuits, and how he recorded 'Heartbreak Hotel'.

50 Great Moments in Time

Author: Geoffrey Hart
Publisher: novum pro Verlag
ISBN: 3991077809
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
Geoffrey Hart gives us an entertaining account of his life experiences; definitely biographical, comprising short excerpts describing prominent elements that governed his life. He describes his preschool experiences, his working life including being a handyman, with skills as varied as working as a carpenter, a delivery driver, working in the building industry and for the majority of his working life; he worked as a postman for the Royal Mail in the UK. Always something of a rebel; he dropped out of school to pursue a multitude of careers. With a wry sense of humour, he gives the reader a fresh take on a multitude of topics. He provides the reader with his personal insights into such diverse topics as marriage, adultery, golf, motor cars, and particularly shows his deep love of animals.

My Journey of Life

Author: Juliet Smith
Publisher: novum pro Verlag
ISBN: 3991315270
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135

Book Description
Meet Juliet Smith as she goes about her busy day in London, rising early, praying for herself, her family and those in her community. It is an orderly life, but she has suffered poverty, hardship and occasional abuse. Despite her ordeals, Juliet is upbeat, her faith in the Lord solid, her commitment to her church and volunteering work unyielding. Juliet maintains the faith she gained as a teenager in Sierra Leone, and she thanks and praises Lord Jesus Christ for his suffering. Now join Juliet, as she tells of her pride in her son, Jenner, who inspires her; hear of a family that took advantage of her good nature, and sometimes helped her. Above all, learn of Juliet's faith; how steadfast belief in God shapes her life in a world full of prejudice and bigotry.

Cadiston – A New Beginning

Author: Colin Oakes
Publisher: novum pro Verlag
ISBN: 3991076810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 516

Book Description
Ashton Cadiston is a young, enthusiastic, and very determined trainee detective, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, his great-grandfather, and his great-great-grandfather. As he nears the completion of his training, he embarks on his very first investigation into the death of a noble family member under the watchful eye of his training sergeant. What was meant to be a simple case, quickly becomes a complex twist of lies, jealousy, greed, and murder in a century's desire for revenge. It is up to the inexperienced Cadiston to persevere. He can leave no stone unturned; he cannot allow himself to be silenced and must trust his instincts in his search for the truth to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Biggest Elvis

Author: P.F. Kluge
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781590202586
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Part mystery, part love story, part mordant commentary on America's waning presence in the world, this hugely entertaining novel tells the story of a trio of Elvis impersonators working out of the Graceland club in Olongapo, Phillipines. In their act, Baby Elvis, Dude Elvis and Biggest Elvis incarnate the King's evolving life. Their popularity grows. In a tawdry town, this successful act becomes almost an obsession. But there are those that think Biggest Elvis has to go. Re-envisioning the life of America's greatest hero, this is an edgy and evocative novel.

Elvis and Nixon

Author: Jonathan Lowy
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0451499190
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 460

Book Description
A darkly comic, fictional trip through 1970s Americana with Richard Nixon and Elvis Presley riding shotgun. On December 21st, 1970 a drug-addled Elvis Presley showed up unannounced at the entrance gate of the White House with a handwritten request to meet with President Nixon. Elvis lamented the Beatles as a “real force for anti-American spirit” and assured the commander-in-chief, “I’m on your side.” With aides watching and flashbulbs popping, Nixon presented Elvis with an FBI Special Narcotics Agent badge; an ecstatic Elvis put his arms around the President, pulling him in for a spontaneous embrace. It was a surreal – yet undeniably real – moment in history. But the stranger-than-fiction story doesn't end, or begin, there… Against the backdrop of that historical meeting, Jonathan Lowy weaves a vivid web of stories about the eccentric cast of characters whose lives were forever changed by the encounter. Some of the stories are fact, some are fiction, but all are unforgettable. We meet a colonel, who spends his tormented days at the Pentagon trying to develop the right PR spin on the My Lai massacre; an eager-beaver policy wonk, who cooks up feel-good White House programs to distract the public from the war; and a disabled black veteran, whose act of protest in a Rose Garden ceremony sets off a spectacular chain of events. In the middle of the fray stand Richard Nixon - his integrity and presidency becoming more precarious by the day - and Elvis Presley - desperately searching for what he's lost along the way to stardom. Impossible to put down and peopled with a memorable cast of characters, Elvis and Nixon is a sleek, incisive exploration of America at a crucial tipping point.

Child Bride

Author: Suzanne Finstad
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307790517
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 498

Book Description
The myth-shattering account of the most famous—and most taboo—marriage in rock-and-roll history “Fascinating . . . Finstad’s research and her analysis of Priscilla’s complex character make for a riveting read.”—New York Post The real story [of Elvis and Priscilla] is infinitely more powerful than the myth and, ultimately, tragic; the true Priscilla more complex. Priscilla Beaulieu Presley is not, and never was, the fragile, demure child-woman she has come to personify; she is, in a word, a survivor, a woman of indomitable will and almost frightening determination.—from the Author’s Note Child Bride reveals the hidden story of rock icon Elvis Presley’s affair with fourteen-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu, the ninth-grader he wooed as a G.I. in Germany and cloistered at Graceland before marrying her to fulfill a promise to her starstruck parents. But who is Priscilla—and what was her role in their infamous relationship? Award-winning biographer Suzanne Finstad perceptively pieces together the clues from candid interviews with all the Presley intimates—including Priscilla herself, along with hundreds of sources who have never before spoken publicly—to uncover the truth behind the legend of Elvis and Priscilla, a tumultuous tale of sexual attraction and obsession, heartbreak and loss. Child Bride, the definitive biography of Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, unveils the controversial woman who evolved from a lonely teenager bound to the King of Rock and Roll into a shrewd businesswoman in control of the multimillion-dollar Elvis Presley empire—a rags-to-riches saga of secrets, lies, and betrayal.

Elvis and Me

Author: Priscilla Presley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593639561
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir that reveals the intimate story of Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, told by the woman who lived it. THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE PRISCILLA, DIRECTED BY SOFIA COPPOLA Decades after his death, millions of fans continue to worship Elvis the legend. But very few knew him as Elvis the man. Here in her own words, Priscilla Presley tells the story of their love, revealing the details of their first meeting, their marriage, their affairs, their divorce, and the unbreakable bond that has remained long after his tragic death. A tribute to both the man and the legend, Elvis and Me gives Elvis fans the world over an unprecedented look at the true life of the King of Rock 'N' Roll and the woman who loved him.

Elvis

Author: Albert Goldman
Publisher: Saint Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780312925413
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Reissued to coincide with the 20th anniversary of his death, this is the definitive account of Elvis's final hours alive.