First published 1990
Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley as a fourteen-year-old girl in Germany, where her stepfather is stationed with the Army. The young teenager enters the world of the most famous entertainer in America, moving from her family home to Graceland while still in high school. She navigates the complexities of loving a man whose career demands constant attention from millions of fans. Priscilla struggles to maintain her identity while living in Elvis's shadow, dealing with his unpredictable schedule, his entourage, and the pressures of his celebrity status. She becomes a wife and mother while trying to understand the man behind the legend. The relationship faces challenges from Elvis's career demands, his personal struggles, and the isolation that comes with extreme fame. This memoir reveals the private moments behind the public spectacle, showing how an ordinary girl adapted to an extraordinary life and ultimately found the strength to forge her own path.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, memoir, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Germany, Graceland
Period: 20th-century
63 pages · Paperback · New Readers Pr