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Summary: This book took my breath away
Review: Hello again. I will try to say all I need about this book in the least amount of words, because I know the people that read these reviews are debating whether or not to buy it. My personal opinion and suggestion is: BUY IT!The main reason I bought this book was because of those hypnotizing eyes of Elvis' - luring me to buy the book. Elvis is actually calling out to you, when you look at those eyes. But before I ruin this review this is what I think of the contents: AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! If anyone wants to get personal with Elvis Presley - it can be done through this book! I was waiting in anticipation for Priscilla's book, thinking she would tell "all", or at least mostly all of the private Elvis. But on a scale of 1 to 10, I rate her book a 3. This book based on contents, information, showing Elvis as a human being, a woman loving man, a dedicated father and son, a generous soul who gave all he had -- I give it a 10! Never had I seen or read any book before that introduced me to the Elvis, off the stage, as did this one. Please believe me - this book is worth by far more than the very affordable price of $19.99 (even without amazon.com's discount!)
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Summary: this book is wonderful!
Review: hello i'm from Brazil and for me this book is the best book about elvis that i read. i recomend for my friends in my country ....
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Summary: I was amazed by this book! One of the best ever.
Review: Hey there. I won't write a long drawn out review, as I know you all won't read the whole thing. So I am making it short. This is by far one of the best books I have ever read on Elvis. Yes I am a fan of the King's, and am in a similar business as he, so I know a lot already. But this book educated me more than I ever expected. Wonderfully written and layed out. Nice themes of the chapters and truly a pleasure to read. I myself would recommend that you buy this book -- and that you become a fan of Jim Curtin's, as all his books are fantastic. Next to Elvis, Jim's books are the greatest.
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Summary: The best book on market. One of best by Jim Curtin
Review: I have been colletor of Elvis Presley for 15 years and collect almost all made on him. I have started to buy books 4 years ago, and read all on Elvis. I will say that many books are bad, some good, and only few that are great. Jim Curtin is the best books. He tells everything in truth and very thorough detail. I am very happy with this book, and his others Unseen Elvis ..... Candids of King ..... Elvis and Stars ..... Unknown Stories ..... Christmas with Elvis ..... The Early Elvis I say this man is very dedicated in preserving the best on Elvis; and he does wonderfully. Thanks you
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Summary: My thoughts about this tremendous book
Review: I have never written a review before on anything, so please don't mind if I rattle here and there. I will try to my best ability explain what I liked about this book. #1- This book dispells the Elvis myths that have for some reason been printed all wrong! ... Jim makes true sense of many of these myths and explains in detail the real truth behind certain things: .... [EX: That the Dorsey Brothers who hosted "The Stage Show" did not like nor want ELvis on their show and only allowed him a few appearances when Colonel Parker paid them $5,000 under the table!!] #2- Has touching stories about the sad times in his life: his mother's death - breakups with his girlfriends - breakup with his wife - etc. #3- Has funny stories about how Elvis too had his moments of embarrassment, accidents and just plain ole funny situations .... [EX: In the 1970s, Linda Thompson talked Elvis into going to the local Memphis McDonald's and there he was approached by a man who thought Elvis was an impersonator and told him how sad he was to be someone else! Linda simply went along with the man and said to Elvis, "Cut the crap Bob!" ] #4- Has wonderful behind the scenes stories during Elvis' movie filming ...... [EX: How on the set of Roustabout, Elvis was accidentally kicked in the head by costar and as a result had to have stitches to sew up the wound. The director incorporated a scene in the movie, where in a fight Elvis' character suffers an injury to his head! ] #5 - Has great stories about the women he dated and what happened during some of the dates! hehe ....... {EX: How Elvis dated Yvonne Craig and he invited her to his CA rented home, while trying to leave, she activated his alarm which in turn called the local police and swat team. She was almost arrested for breaking and entering by them, if Elvis hadn't been woken up to explain why she was there!] #6- Also has fantastic business stories of some of the deals he and Colonel Parker were offered and turned down. .... [EX: They were offered $1 million to perform one show in England] #7- Heartwarming family stories about his parents, Priscilla and Lisa Marie ....... [EX: How Lisa Marie, at age five, would play Elvis' records on her own personal record player and memorize the words - and then go to Elvis and "perform" the songs for him - complete with all of Elvis' stage moves!] These are just 7 reasons why this book is so great. It is so heart touching it should be retitled to: CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE ELVIS SOUL So fellow readers, if you want a book that you can laugh, smile, cry and be amazed with, this is it! You do not need to be an Elvis fan to read it ... all you need is an open mind, a hot cup of tea of chocolate, a comfortable chair with blanket and this book!
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Summary: A MUST FOR ELVIS FANS!
Review: I have read many, many books on Elvis Presley. This book gives you a RARE inside look of Elvis Presley the man...as well as the star. A collection of many wonderful stories...Some made me laugh...and some made me cry! I can't wait to see volume 2!!
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Summary: TRULY A SUPER BOOK!
Review: I just can't say enough about this book. It was one of the best books on ELvis. Very informative as well as entertaining. I have Jim Curtin's other books, and all I can say about Jim is .. pure devotion! Jim puts all out with his books. This is a definite must-read for the Elvis fan!
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Summary: Very interesting indeed
Review: I won't be too long in my review here, so here it is: This is a very well informative book.
ok there may be some stories that didn't interest me much, but that is quite a small percentage (5% maybe); but I think there are fans out there, who want to know everything. What I did enjoy (and even learned) were the stories that told the "behind the scenes story" of a particular event (ei: Dorsey Brothers payoff, Parker's business tactics, recording session goings-on, things that showed Elvis wasn't exactly the perfect date)
great reading and I would have to say: a must have reader!
My only problem with this book was some of the photos.
not exactly "unseen" *(because I have seen many before)* but I think they matched Curtin's "chapter themes" (if you want to call them that). Ok so far Curtin is NOT A MEMBER OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR!
5 more Curtin books to go
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Summary: A SUPERB BOOK - UNDERRATED!!!
Review: In my collection I have approximately 200 books on Elvis. This book has to be the best by far for several reasons. #1 - the book is truth #2 - the book is fun to read #3 - the book is written by someone who actually was friends with Elvis! All in all, I have visited other sites, seen other books and not one can compare to the contents in this book. Jim Curtin did his job beyond the call of duty. Nothing falls short of information. He even has names, dates and places mentioned as if he were there himself. Not once did I have any unanswered questions when I read this book (which took me just 1 day I might add). Yet a book of this caliber ... is last in line! The publisher should be informed that they have a WINNING SERIES on their hands! What gets me going is that the book by Peter Guralnick is getting all the glory; and for NOTHING! That book truly is distasteful and full of everyone else's material! I mean just look at the bibliography -- it even lists Jim Curtin's book! What does that tell you???? Whoever gets this book will only be AMAZED! Signing out from Dallas, Texas -- GREG
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Summary: Super book - super stories
Review: Just finished this book!
Was nothing short of wonderful!
And what an indepth look into the life of Elvis! And here I thought I was a great fan of the King's. Mr. Curtin, you are spectacular!
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