The Devil, Me, and Jerry Lee

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Summary: Wonderful story! Laughter, heartache, shocker all in one!!
Review: I found this book to be a very interesting look at the upbringing and early influences on Jerry Lee's life which was not detailed in earlier books on his life. It was sometimes shocking, but always interesting.

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Summary: A candid look behind the scenes of one of Rock's Icons.
Review: I found this book to be a very interesting look at the upbringing and early influences on Jerry Lee's life which was not detailed in earlier books on his life. It was sometimes shocking, but always interesting.

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Summary: Like talking one-on-one with Linda Gail Lewis.
Review: I read THE DEVIL, ME, and JERRY LEE in a single afternoon. It is the well-written account of a woman who has risen from adverse poverty in Louisiana to lead quite an exciting, often raucous life in the world of entertainment. Linda Gail Lewis takes the reader through the swamps and shacks of her childhood and behind the curtains of the nightclubs and honky-tonks that she and her brother, Jerry Lee, played in night after night throughout their adult lives. She shares the "ups and downs" of her personal and professional life. Her story is honest, forthright and reflective. Linda Gail Lewis and Les Pendleton have a winner!

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Summary: Linda Gail Lewis: An Interesting Individual
Review: I read THE DEVIL, ME, and JERRY LEE in a single afternoon. It is the well-written account of a woman who has risen from adverse poverty in Louisiana to lead quite an exciting, often raucous life in the world of entertainment. Linda Gail Lewis takes the reader through the swamps and shacks of her childhood and behind the curtains of the nightclubs and honky-tonks that she and her brother, Jerry Lee, played in night after night throughout their adult lives. She shares the "ups and downs" of her personal and professional life. Her story is honest, forthright and reflective. Linda Gail Lewis and Les Pendleton have a winner!

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Summary: Linda Gail Lewis has lived a life worthy of examining.
Review: Linda Gail Lewis not only had a most unique viewpoint into the entire life of a very unique family, she was an active participant. Jerry Lee Lewis, Mickey Gilley and the evangelist Jimmy Swaggart were all first cousins who grew up together in a small Louisiana town. The influences that raised such obscure kids into national figures are unique. Interviewing Linda Gail was one of the most interesting experiences I have ever had. Her life experiences are unlike any others I have known. In twenty years of making motion pictures, I had not encountered any artist or celebrity whose adventures come close to the events in her life. This is the closest look interested readers will ever get into what makes this family tick. Linda Gail tells her stories in an "in your face" candid style and I know for a fact...she held nothing back. It is a hot spicy tale, fun to read, with many previously untold stories.

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Summary: A must read.
Review: Linda Gail touches all of your emotions as she recalls growing up with Jerry Lee. She lets you inside the life of a Legend who is also a deeply devoted son, brother and father. A great book from Linda Gail, who has stepped out of the shadow to become a great entertainer on her own.

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Summary: Like talking one-on-one with Linda Gail Lewis.
Review: Reading this book is like having a conversation with Linda Gail Lewis over a cup of coffee. If you like knowing the inside scoop, this book is a must read. Sit down to and have a heart-to-heart talk!

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Summary: One-of-a-kind memoirs...a must read!
Review: Sister to Jerry Lee Lewis, Linda Gail has written a blunt, fascinating warts-and-all showbiz book about her life and that of the rock and country legend. Linda Gail, who hit the Top 10 with her duet with Jerry Lee "DON'T LET ME CROSS OVER", toured with Jerry Lee for 15 years as a background singer , and her love and concern for her brother shines through this fast-paced 166 page book co-written with Les Pendleton. The family grew up in a shack in Ferriday, La. with no insulation, no bathroom and no lack of hardship. A drunk driver killed their 9-year-old brother, their father spent time in prison for bootlegging, and Jerry Lee, when 22, married his 13 year old cousin, Myra. Writes Linda Gail, "Myra looked like she was 20, and she was more than a little bit on the wild side herself. In Ferriday, I could have married a cousin and not even known it. It was no big deal." Despite his career ups and downs, Linda Gail notes, "Momma would remain in new Cadillacs and housekeepers until she died." If there were book ratings, this one would be PG. And, if there were ratings on the most interesting books - on a scale from 1 to 10, this would be an 11. Linda Gail, now happily married and living in Big Sandy, Tenn., has written a compelling, no-holds-barred, true-life story with a very appropriate title. Gerry Wood, Country Weekly - January 12, 1999

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Summary: The Killer-ess
Review: There is no question about it: "The Devil, Me and Jerry Lee" is entertaining and fast reading. The author is the younger sister of Jerry Lee Lewis. It is for those of us that already appreciate the Killer. Folks who don't know who "The Killer" is should stop reading this review now. The faithful will be treated to a tale of life on the road and a little on the wild side of Jerry Lee. There are few surprises for those familiar with Lewis' past. His up and down career is covered form the mid -1950s at Sun Records in Memphis until the "present day". It's a bit foggy, perhaps intentionally so, as to what the Killer is doing right now. To quote the trailer in the movie "Great Balls of Fire" 'he is probably playing his heart out-somewhere'. DMJL also tells the tale of the author's own strange career both on and off stage. The details of the latter are frank, earthy and mostly believable. (As to the former, it's a mystery: What "career" did Linda Gail have?Billboard credits her with 2 chart hits.) They are delivered in a take me or leave me fashion, just the way her big brother would want. The author has a definite manipulative charm to her, a trait she no doubt shares with her sibling. I am certain her 8 husbands could attest to that! The bottom line is that DMJL is recommended for Lewis fans only. The story won't win any new ones. Any serious country fan should possess at least one Killer CD. Amazon has several available! Jerry Lee is an entertainer one has to listen to, not merely read about. As for his little sister, she wore me down: 5 stars.

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Summary: I could not put this book down
Review: This book was very down to earth. Very interesting. I loved reading every word of it. Was sad and funny at the same time. I remember a lot of the times that were talked about in the book and could relate to these in my own life. Very easy reading and never dull. This was a very down to earth book. I learned alot about the Lewis family that I never knew. Definately a book worth keeping.