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Janary | February 2008

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Elvis had an interesting library of books ranging from the topics of
religion and history to weaponry. Over time we will attempt to catalogue
an accurate listing of the books Elvis particularly enjoyed reading.


Books Elvis Read


The Holy Bible

More Religion and Spiritual

The Scientific Search for the Face of Jesus
by Frank Adams

The Prophet
by Kahlil Gibran

Autobiography of A Yogi
by Paramahansa Yogananda, SRF publ. 1946


Parapsychology

Weaponry

Comic Books

• Captain Marvel

Books About Elvis


We will only showcase books recommended here by The Kin of Rock and Roll. Biographies are yet considered "unfinished and inaccurate" by us until an "official" biography is completed and all misinformation is amended. The two recommendations we give on the Presley family history are the works of Hank Z. Jones from his diligent research on the Palatinate Germans, "The Palatine Families of New York- 1710" (Winner, Donald Lines Jacobus Prize: Best Genealogical Book of the Year) and "From the Rhineland to Graceland," by Ed Dunn and Donald Presley.



MY LIFE WITH ELVIS
by Becky Yancey,
with Cliff
Linedecker
A personal account of
life and employement at Graceland amid Elvis and his family as written by former secretary, Becky Yancey. (publ 1977)

A PRESLEY SPEAKS
written by Elvis' Uncle Vester Presley detailing memories of Elvis and family, and life at Graceland®.

publ. 1978



 
I CALLED HIM BABE
by Marian Cocke
Aview of Elvis as seen through the eyes of his personal nurse, Marian Cocke.
(publ 1979)



     
PRESLEY FAMILY SCRAPBOOK
A family photo album by Jimmy Velvet, close friend of Elvis, with photos from the personal collections of Jimmy and Dee Stanley Presley. Very intimate and rare photos.
(publ. 1979)





THE BOY WHO WOULD BE KING by Earl Greenwood
An intimate portrait of Elvis Presley by his cousin, Earl Greenwood w/ Kathleen Tracy. Earl and Elvis lived close by one another and Elvis spent many hours at the Greenwood's home.
(publ 1992)



PRECIOUS MEMORIES
by Donna Early, Edie Hand, and Lynn Edge (publ. 1996)
Memories of Elvis and family as told by cousins who knew him best.





ELVIS: IN THE TWILIGHT YEARS OF MEMORY
by June Juanico
Story of the romance and early years of Elvis and early love, June Juanico.
(publ. 1997)





ELVIS: WORD FOR WORD
by Jerry Osborne
Intimate, candid, and public quotes, verbatim, by Elvis Presley as chronologized by Jerry Osborne, Elvis' friend. An excellent resource. (publ 2000)




SERGEANT PRESLEYa/k/a Elvis: The Missing Years by Rex and Elisabeth Mansfield
The Mansfields tell about the Elvis they knew as a soldier in Germany. Rex served with Elvis and Elisabeth was Elvis' secretary and brief love interest. Rare photos.
(publ 2002)



INSIDE GRACELAND
by Nancy Rooks
A view of Elvis as seen through the eyes of his personal maid and cook, Nancy Rooks. w/ Jim Cox (publ 2005)









ELVIS PRESLEY: UNSEEN ARCHIVES
Acompilation of photo-graphs and sources by Marie Clayton (publ 2005)
 
 
 
THE ILLUSTRATED DISCOGRAPHY
A collective archive by Martin Hawkins and Colin Escott (publ 1987)


 
 
WE REMEMBER, ELVIS
by Wanda June Hill
Loyal friend and confidante', Wanda June Hill, recollects fond memories of Elvis-with heart. Wanda June captures a personal side of Elvis most have not seen. Truthful and touching. (publ 2006)



ELVIS AFTER LIFE: UNUSUAL PSYCHIC EXPERIENCES SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF A SUPERSTAR by Dr. Raymond Moody
A carefully selected and psychological view of reaction to Elvis' death as studied and reported by Dr. Moody (publ 1987)
 




INSIDE THE DREAM
by Jimmy Velvet
The Jimmy Velvet story, close friend of Elvis, with recollections of Elvis and family. (publ. 2007)




Books by Larry Geller
IF I CAN DREAM
by Larry Geller
A story written about Elvis, by Elvis. Larry was Elvis' confidante' and based this account on Elvis' own sentiments both confided to Larry and extracted from his personal diary. Elvis wanted to publish his own story and he entrusted two people to set it down: Larry Geller and Wanda June Hill. An honest, good read. (publ 1990)


LEAVES OF ELVIS' GARDEN
by Larry Geller
The latest book by Larry Geller, one of Elvis' most loyal companions, tells about the spiritual nature of the man who is, today, patronized almost to the heights of Sainthood. Elvis did have a few special gifts, as Larry enlightens us about this side of the legend that fans never knew. The book is honest and full of sentiment and charm.
(publ 2008)
 





     
Investigative Reports
Subject to an investigation advanced by Geraldo Rivera, Charles Thompson, II, of 20/20 fame and Memphis Scimitar editor, James P. Cole, investigated the mystery surrounding Elvis' death and found out some very interesting information. Very Good Read.


 
Cookbook Section

Presley Family Books>>>>

by Vester Presley and
Nancy Rooks publ. 1980



by Donna Early Presley,
Edie Hand, and other cousins


Cookbooks by Other Authors
 
The Elvis Papers
Army Discharge
Military Award
Illness


     
Disclaimer
The Elvis Papers are documents of importance in the life of Elvis Presley®. These documents are now of public record and available for both your reading and reprinting pleasure.

These documents will be added to our list once they become public. Those not yet available will not be linked. If you have any questions regarding any of the documentation, please feel free to contact us.



 
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