l happen to enjoy that book ,lots of interesting stuff.
That one quote says it all, really.Originally Posted by presley31
Rooks' book was a boring, poorly-written (or should I say ghost-written) account that was simply a whitewash.
Is Rooks still alive, anyone know?
l happen to enjoy that book ,lots of interesting stuff.
Nancy Roks book was wonderful and soo touching.
One of my favourites for sure
Well, I don't have a proverbial "dog in this fight", so to speak...but I do have an opinion.
I believe that Ginger was young and maybe a little "ditsy". I think that she had not matured enough to be able to handle Elvis and his lifestyle. I agree that she was a trophy for Elvis...just as he was a financial gain for her. But in the end, being with him did her no harm, just as she did no harm to his memory by doing one of the many tasteless books that have been done since his passing. To me, it kind of equals out.
I'm not a Priscilla fan either, but then again, I'm not a big fan of many of the MM or anyone else who continues to cash-in on their relationship with Elvis. Too many lies and misconceptions have been stated since 1977. And sadly, if you look at the big picture, practically all of those lies and falsehoods have come from none other than those who were supposed to have cared for the man...gee whiz......that is what I do not understand! Perhaps those people were never taught to respect....?
I'm just glad that Elvis did not have to endure all of this smut...I think he deserves much more from so many.
Hope I haven't offended anyone..that was not my intent. Just wanted to voice my opinion...
Daddy, I miss you more every day. You will always be my hero..
So did I. Not one of the greatest or longest but it had interesting stuff in it that wasn't covered in the other books I had.
Nobody can change my mind about Ginger Alden, she gave more then the occasional interview and did not love Elvis' nor was she set to marry him.
Yes that is an excellent book and I believe this lady...by all accts. not just Grob's Ginger was a piece of work.lol
What sort of close brushes with death did Elvis have?
"When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was a hero in the movie. So every dream that I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times. I learned very early in life that without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend; without a song. So I keep singing a song." - Elvis Presley
I'm not sure, but I've heard like 4. But who really knows.
I Think Ginger is bad.She saw Elvis body in the bathroom,but she goes to telphone and spoke with a newspaper, put on her clothes;made her make up and then she cry to Joe.Thats to late and in Germany you can go to prison,because she didn t help Elvis,but she can telephoned and this is not shocked.I read it in EPE Graceland a view month ago.
And you believe that ?Dick Grob told all this lies
Ginger did no such thing!!
Yes she did do that to elvis, why do you think she not liked by the fans???
Because certain fans will believe rumours and gossip before checking the facts. This story about Ginger was spread by someone else.
Re-read (or read) the interview link I placed on here earlier.
Nobody will ever change my mind about ginger, thats just my opinion.
Who says it's lies? I heard this from other's OTHER then Dick Grob, people who were THERE in the house when he died, who saw it all....
Are we supposed to believe her? I don't think so, of course she and her money grubbing, sue happy for a pool, mother are going to deny it. Of course they are...and for them to expect us to believe it, they need to get a grip w/that one. lol
Sorry my opinion and NOBODY short of Elvis himself will change my mind.
There's no arguing with logic like this ...
Read the interview if you haven't already. The Aldens had no choice but to sue otherwise they'd have lost money. Any normal person would've done the same thing.
But, nooooo ... just because it was our darling Elvis involved, it automatically makes them wrong ... right???
And exactly what "money grubbing" have Ginger or the Aldens engaged in? Let's see ... no tell-all books from any of them; no magazine deals despite false rumours to the contrary; no consulting on bad movies or TV shows (with the exception of that flick Ginger appeared in); no involvement with tacky Elvis tribute shows; no appearances at fan conventions etc; no selling of memorabilia (she still has the ring he gave her ... good effort after 30 years I'd say!) ...
On the list of Elvis associates who have sold out the man in one way or another, I'd say Ginger ranks right at the very bottom of a rather long list ... friends, relatives, employees, co stars etc etc. She has never said a negative word about Elvis which is more than can be said for most in the EP world ... again, brilliant after 30 years.
we all have different views on Ginger.
It's FACT.Umm lets see, interviews in 1979, including Geraldo, u do know that they get paid for that right?
And ummm, how were they going to lose money by not having Elvis' money build them a pool? I have read the interview and to me it reeks of bs, sorry but it does. And to sue the estate right after his death...where is the decency in that? Please they were there for what they could get.
Your right Presley31, we all have our views on Ginger, and mine, like I've said, will not waver unless Elvis himself appeared and told me otherwise.
I do not like her.
My opinion.
We all have different vies and perceptions..
..Let's keep it that way
Er, yeah, I'm a journalist, so I think I know something about interviews and payments.Umm lets see, interviews in 1979, including Geraldo, u do know that they get paid for that right?
Getting paid for an interview (and why shouldn't they or anyone?) is hardly tantamount to being a money-grubber or selling out Elvis.
And you don't think there were a few kickbacks to Lisa and the Estate for the recent Good Morning America "exclusive" interviews? Nobody does anything like that for free.
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