Linda and Sam Thompson to write book...

[franny]

I think this could be an interesting read...I saw this on EIN...
Has Linda or Sam written a book before?

franny


Linda and Sam Thompson to write book: By August 2007, Linda and Sam Thompson hope to have their memoirs in writing. For years and after the divorce with Priscilla, Linda was Elvis?s girlfriend. Her brother Sam worked as a bodyguard for Elvis in the late seventies.

[presley]

l don't think l'am going to bother reading it

[Dovey]

I think this book could be very interesting and I sure do want to read it... she was his girlfriend for years and her brother worked for him... I feel they both know much.... but will they tell... hard to say.. but this is one book that I will buy and read. ...Dovey.

[jak]

I think this could be an interesting read...I saw this on EIN...
Has Linda or Sam written a book before?

franny



This will be the first book from them.Im with Dovey on this one.Next to his ex wife, Linda was the closest to Elvis.She was there a fairly long time and surely could release an interesting book.
Jak

[presley]

Linda would have lots to say, no doubt there.

[Diane]

This is one book I surely want to buy!:)

[vulcandude]

The problem with any of these books is, how do you know if what you're reading is fact or fiction? At this point, they can say or write whatever they want.

Linda surely has some tales to tell, but she's all about image . . . I do think she cared about E, but my perception is that she was nothing more than a pal, and she reaped many benefits during her time with him. But more importantly, and more fans should consider this: She was an enabler and although she may have cared, I think she did Elvis more harm than good. She perpetuated the bad, needy behaviors - and that was something he did not need.

Wonder what his personal life would have been like had he chosen a companion closer to his own age, someone stronger, less vain, who would have brought out the best in him, helped him to be less self-destructive, and who'd have encouraged him to pursue more creative outlets? Just think what more he could have done.First Prscilla, now Linda? If anyone was all about self image and was vain, I think it was Ginger. Linda and Sam were good to Elvis, and he reciprocated in kind. The only other person besides Linda I see as having been good for Elvis after Priscilla was Kathy Westmoreland. I would very much like to buy and read Linda and Sam's book when it comes out. I know I loved "Elvis And Kathy".

[ForeverTheKing]

I think this could be a very interesting book (y) I like Linda and I don't think she doesn't care about Elvis. I still think she managed to be next to him even more than Priscilla, just because she was with him also during his tours. (y)
About Ginger...well, she's not one of my favourites but I don't think she was interested in preserving a sort of image :P I only think she was too young to face that sad period in Elvis life and maybe not too much involved. To be honest, I think Elvis had to know how this relationship could be "poor" for him in in that period ;)

[JDD]

I'm buying it for sure. I predict if she writes an honest book, Miss Linda won't be as popular around here after it comes out.

[jak]

The problem with any of these books is, how do you know if what you're reading is fact or fiction? At this point, they can say or write whatever they want.

Linda surely has some tales to tell, but she's all about image . . . I do think she cared about E, but my perception is that she was nothing more than a pal, and she reaped many benefits during her time with him. But more importantly, and more fans should consider this: She was an enabler and although she may have cared, I think she did Elvis more harm than good. She perpetuated the bad, needy behaviors - and that was something he did not need.

Wonder what his personal life would have been like had he chosen a companion closer to his own age, someone stronger, less vain, who would have brought out the best in him, helped him to be less self-destructive, and who'd have encouraged him to pursue more creative outlets? Just think what more he could have done.

Linda just a pal?You couldnt be more wrong.She was his lover,confidant,mother and full time nurse.Next to his ex wife she got the closest to him.I have always wished she could have stuck it out and stayed with him.As previously stated,if she writes an honest book she will get slammed.Im sure most here dont want to here what really went on in Elvis' personal life.They would prefer the sanitized version.I would hope she would tell it like it really was.
Jak

[amzietamzie]

I think this book could be very interesting and I sure do want to read it... she was his girlfriend for years and her brother worked for him... I feel they both know much.... but will they tell... hard to say.. but this is one book that I will buy and read. ...Dovey.

I agree with you Dovey (y)

I've always liked Linda and have been interested in what she has to say. She was around Elvis at some of his lowest times and was around him almost constantly for some time, being very close to him. I think they truly cared about each other, and he needed her as she took care of Elvis in a very loving way, helping him in some of his darkest moments. Her brother will also have a lot of interesting things to say as well and so I think, hope, that this book will be very revealing, honest and touching.

About Ginger... I agree with Ale. I think she was too young to really understand and be able to deal with Elvis at that time in her life. I just don't think she was ready for it.

[Donut]

Looking forward to get this book, but I hope it has new stories in it because I?m tired of reading the same old ones over and over again. The first hand information that he has for living with him for 4 years could be very interesting if she is not afraid of what others around Elvis might think of her for revealing it. I think she could make some in Elvis circle lose "their throne" and give it to some others that maybe deserve it more.
I hope she is honest wether she has nice stuff to tell or bad.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

I for one will be buying this book. I don't think it will be a worts and all look at Elvis' life due to the fact she hasn't spilled the beans already!

I have read several interviews Linda has given and she has always handled it with dignity and respect, however as I have already commented in another thread recently, Priscilla has dished the dirt in recent years and this has upset the apple cart and the fans have turned against her for doing so.

Linda spent what could be described as some of the most turbulent years with Elvis, will Linda dish the dirt? We will have to wait and see, if she does I will be very surprised :supriced:

It's also interesting that she has decided to write this book now what with her split with her long time partner and the 30th anniversary :hmm:

Matt

[Donut]

It's also interesting that she has decided to write this book now what with her split with her long time partner and the 30th anniversary :hmm:

Matt

Colud be because Elvis was part of her past and Linda felt some respect for her partner ? :P There are things that money can´t justify and when you can´t see that sooner or later it will come back to you. I think that´s what has happened with some people in Elvis´life.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Colud be because Elvis was part of her past and Linda felt some respect for her partner ? :P There are things that money can?t justified and when you can?t see that sooner or later it will come back to you. I think that?s what has happened with some people in Elvis?life.

I understand the respect thing Linda has for her partner, It's just a pity that Priscilla hasn't felt the same way :P

Matt

[Donut]

Dear Jumpsuit Junkie... you just pronounced the forbbiden name LOLOL. If you don?t mind I would advice you to reffer to her as PB or PP because there are some invisible rules in some members minds that don?t allow judging her but it?s allowed to judge Elvis as long as you want.
Now excuse me because I?m gonna hide under the nearest rock :lmfao:

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Dear Jumpsuit Junkie... you just pronounced the forbbiden name LOLOL. If you don?t mind I would advice you to reffer to her as PB or PP because there are some invisible rules in some members minds that don?t allow judging her but it?s allowed to judge Elvis as long as you want.
Now excuse me because I?m gonna hide under the nearest rock :lmfao:

I can't understand why Priscilla causes such emotion :P you are quite right in your comment that people will defend Priscilla even though she herself has made unflattering comments about Elvis..... if this was then repeated by a fan they would be shot down in flames?
Lets not go there :supriced:

Anyway, what was that about Linda writing a book :)

[elvislady]

I am looking forward to getting this book to, i just finished jerry shillings book and i thought it was really good. i to hope there are something new in this book. i am sure both linda and her brother sam have had lots of diffrent experinces in elvis,s life and will be able to share with us the good times and the not so good.
elvislady

[vulcandude]

I can't understand why Priscilla causes such emotion :P you are quite right in your comment that people will defend Priscilla even though she herself has made unflattering comments about Elvis..... if this was then repeated by a fan they would be shot down in flames?
Lets not go there :supriced:

Anyway, what was that about Linda writing a book :)As I have said, I look forward to Linda's book very much. But what I want to know is, what's wrong with defending Priscilla? She's never had anything bad to say about him, and as far as I remember, she was only trying to be truthful of her life with Elvis in "Elvis And Me".

[presley]

Linda was good, but l still can't get over her kids calling elvis the fat elvis and david foster calling him that too, and she didn't say a word to defend elvis, sorry all l lost my faith in Linda after that, she turned somebody else, not ther girl that elvis knew.

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

As I have said, I look forward to Linda's book very much. But what I want to know is, what's wrong with defending Priscilla? She's never had anything bad to say about him, and as far as I remember, she was only trying to be truthful of her life with Elvis in "Elvis And Me".

I have sent you a PM, I don't want to inflict another Priscilla thread on the good people of this board lol :P

[Donut]

Going back to what the thread was about I think Linda was who had to deal with Elvis?worst moments and health/drugs problems and that I never saw her play the victim or blame him eternally for her own mistakes. So yes, it could be a good read and she sure has a lot to say, good and bad.

[franny]

I'm interested in reading what Linda will have to say about the four and a half years she was with Elvis...especially since it's the later years of his life...I think she probably saw the most changes in him...in that time period...

franny

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

I'm interested in reading what Linda will have to say about the four and a half years she was with Elvis...especially since it's the later years of his life...I think she probably saw the most changes in him...in that time period...

franny

Linda certainly could have revealed some unpleasant stories and to her credit hasn't yet!!

[Dudcowboy_1]

I think linda was the only one at one Tim had Elvis kick the meds he thought he need but never really need. That when he put on some of his best shows in 1975. I think out of all the women we knew about Linda was the greatest she really and truely loved Elvis. I think he would have married her if she didn't leave because reason I forgot.

Love to all,
Tim Dudley "A Tribute To Elvis Show"
http://www.geocities.com/dudcowboy_1/

[presley]

I guess we never know how the book is till we read it

[0349054]

I welcome this book. Linda saved Elvis's life on more than one occasion - when he began to choke on his own vomit from OD'ing, etc....

I believe had she been in Graceland on August 16th 1977, Elvis would have been found sooner - im not saying he would have lived, but would have been found sooner.

But as Linda said, it's difficult to live with someone who's finger is pushing self-destruct so often. The drugs, the diet, the mood swings due to drugs, being a nocturnal creature and the fact he was sleeping with Sheila Ryan in Vegas while keeping Linda in Memphis, along with a string of other women got too much for her.

I'm not saying she is a saint, but Elvis wasn't either.

It's just a pity that neither Elvis or Linda could change certain aspects of their lives in order to settle down together - because I do believe they would have been very happy. She is a Southern girl - something Priscilla is not, and something that was probabaly noticeably lacking from the marriage from Elvis's point of view.

Then again, if Elvis and Linda had a kid he may have reverted to refusing intimate relations like he did with Cilla.

It's all quite complicated really!

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

I welcome this book. Linda saved Elvis's life on more than one occasion - when he began to choke on his own vomit from OD'ing, etc....

I believe had she been in Graceland on August 16th 1977, Elvis would have been found sooner - im not saying he would have lived, but would have been found sooner.

But as Linda said, it's difficult to live with someone who's finger is pushing self-destruct so often. The drugs, the diet, the mood swings due to drugs, being a nocturnal creature and the fact he was sleeping with Sheila Ryan in Vegas while keeping Linda in Memphis, along with a string of other women got too much for her.

I'm not saying she is a saint, but Elvis wasn't either.

It's just a pity that neither Elvis or Linda could change certain aspects of their lives in order to settle down together - because I do believe they would have been very happy. She is a Southern girl - something Priscilla is not, and something that was probabaly noticeably lacking from the marriage from Elvis's point of view.

Then again, if Elvis and Linda had a kid he may have reverted to refusing intimate relations like he did with Cilla.

It's all quite complicated really!

It's nice to see a laterally well thought out comment instead of just flat out panning of Linda (y)

Matt

[presley]

l don; tthink elvis would of married Linda, she was just there at the time he needed someone. Linda wasn't with elvis when he was in his prime, she was with him when he was slowly losing himself, he wasn;t happy, he did love priscilla no matter what elvis fans have to say about it, he never got over cilla so we fans can say this and that, but the turth is and we have to accept it he loved her plain and simple.

[jak]

It's hard to be on the outside looking in at that relationship and be able to sort out the problems.To me Linda always gave the impression of a down to earth caring person.Every relationship is give and take from both people.I really think that if Elvis could have just exercised some self control and committed himslef to her she might have stayed.Elvis expected loyalty but did not apply the same rules to himself.I have nothing but a positive view when it comes to Linda.
On a side note.My sisters good friend back home grew up in memphis during the 70's.Her older sister went to college with Linda and they were good friends.She got to go to inside Graceland several times and meet Elvis.
Jak

[presley]

l guess some like
linda and some don't

[Jumpsuit Junkie]

Linda wasn't with elvis when he was in his prime, she was with him when he was slowly losing himself

When do you consider Elvis was in his prime? when you look at Elvis in the later movie years e.g. Clambake and Paradise Hawaiian Style Elvis looked overweight! then you look at 1969-1973 Elvis was at his mature peak I don't think Linda had the best years but she certainly was unable to control the decline and by 1976 it was basically unstoppable.

I suppose all the women in Elvis' life were unable to stop the decline whoever they were :'(

Matt