Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations from the Memphis Mafia

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Summary: This is THE book on Elvis
Review: "Elvis Aaron Presley: Revelations from the Memphis Mafia" is one of the best books that I have ever read. The book is based on in-depth interviews with three of Elvis' closest friends; Billy Smith, Marty Lacker, and Lamar Fike. Together, this three tells the most complete story about The Artist of the Century ever written. What's makes this book so unique is that the three individuals actually was there when it all happened. Not always all three at the same time, but at least one was present at (almost) all time. It's a honest book. It's three men, talking directly to the reader, about their friend. That's what makes this book so much more than an ordinary biography. And it's all put together in a brilliant way by the author, Alanna Nash. This is THE book on Elvis.

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Summary: I did not know to like him before. Now I love him.
Review: If you love music, this book is for you. If you love the South, get it and read it. If you desire harmony, Elvis was a pioneer in blending black and white culture into a winner. Encouraged to read this book by a friend, from Wisconsin of all places, I was astounded at the honest detail of not only the personal history of an icon, but an inside look at the music and publishing industry that has helped shape our nation. Based on interviews over a three year period, Alanna Nash recreates the world of the Memphis Mafia, Elvis' closest friends over his 30+ year music career. It is like sitting in a room listening to a converstation between three of his closest confidants discussing his life with all of the subplots. A wonderful book. Why in the world is it out of print????

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Summary: Best "Elvis" book ever written!
Review: If you never read another "Elvis" book,read this one!It is a monumental work.I read it in two days,while on vacation.The paperback version is over 900 pages.It is so riveting,one simply can't put it down.The book isn't written in typical biographical style.It is based on interviews with three members of the "Memphis Mafia." The reader feels as if he were in the room with them,as they reminisce about their lives with the King.I have gone back to the book,many times.This is without a doubt,the definitive book,on Elvis Aaron Presley!If you don't have it,get it.I guarantee,you will not be disappointed.This reader has read more than his share of Elvis tomes,and this one is the penultimate!

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Summary: Reading this book, made me feel as if I was in the same room
Review: Of all the books I have read about the King of Rock and Roll
"Elvis Aaron Presley Revelations from the Memphis Mafia" is by far the best. Alanna Nash has created a setting, that while reading the book, I felt as if I were in the very same room listening to Billy Smith, Marty Lacker and Lamar Fike talk about their lives with Elvis Presley. If your a true Elvis fan, don't let anything change your mind about reading this book, you'll be happy you did.

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Summary: The Court Jesters behead the King
Review: Why any author would take the time to commit the moronic insights of these men about the most complex of people onto paper, is beyond me. Hey guess what everyone, Elvis abused drugs. I have now encapsulated this novel in one sentence. Why did it take Nash nearly 1000 pages? Every story is as boring as it could be and then it ends in Elvis using drugs. For those of you who have never walked past a checkout stand in the last 25 years I guess this is sensational. It is some kind of endless diary more than a novel. *Elvis went to the movies, ate a whole pizza then went home and did drugs.* Elvis lost his temper because the lowlifes around him were stealing everything they could get their hands on.* Elvis cheated on his wife with every foxy star and starlet that could get their hands on him . . . Other than Bily Smith, who should've never associated himself with this book considering how good Elvis was to him and his whole dirt scratching family, the contributors of this book were the people Elvis abused the most. Marty Lacker was the class bafoon at Humes and Lamar was Elvis' human toilet for 20 years. They never miss an opportunity to pay "The Boss" back with tales from the toilet. Without Elvis these guys are a bunch of dung shovelers and this book is nothing but road kill. Fortunately the real Elvis has finally been chronicled this year in the novel AROUND ELVIS by fan club president Thorne Peters.