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    Best Elvis books

    OK I have been a fan sine I was 8 or so, and I have in the last 4 years really deeply researching the King.

    I have read E&Me, last train, careless love, Elvis (goldman) Child bride, Revelations from MM, and the death of elvis...

    I know all the books say things different, but what is the most accurate book on him?
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    That's a hard one but you will find ELVIS -DAY BY DAY & ELVIS- A LIFE IN MUSIC (Ernst Jorgensen)very interesting,plus a book I've just read called THE LEAVES OF ELVIS'S GARDEN by Larry Geller about his spiritual side.

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    Elvis A life in music
    the concert years book
    Sessions 3
    The Life Of elvis sean Shaver
    Elvis on tour1975
    born to rock
    bti vol 1 and 2
    elvis on stage by keith alverson
    Peter Gurlanick's last train to memphis and careless love
    If i can dream - larry gellar
    Elvis What happened...
    "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977

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    Thanks guys! U know I really appreciate the help and I just love this forum
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    I think Peter Guralnik's are by far the best, most factual and will give you some real insight into Elvis' world.

    I really enjoyed both Last Train to Memphis and Careless Love.

    The first takes you through Elvis's enlistment in the army and Careless Love goes from army through his death.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tocancun View Post
    The first takes you through Elvis's enlistment in the army and Careless Love goes from army through his death.
    I have both of them, I liked them a lot I just want to get to know everything I can about him, but thanks for the help
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    Although it's badly in need of an updated version, I'd have to add the following:

    "Elvis: His Life From A To Z" to the list of essential books and agree with all the others that have been mentioned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Trout View Post
    Although it's badly in need of an updated version, I'd have to add the following:

    "Elvis: His Life From A To Z" to the list of essential books and agree with all the others that have been mentioned.
    Yep I would that one to the list too..have it over there..like you said, in need of update many errors.
    "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977

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    Well for there are:
    "The Elvis Encyclopedia" by David Stanley, Lamar Fike
    "Me and a Guy named Elvis" by Jerry Schilling
    "If I Can Dream" by Larry Geller
    "If you're an Elvis fan, no explanation is necessary; If you're not an Elvis fan, no explanation is possible.“
    (George Klein)

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    Me and a Guy named Elvis is a very good read.
    I never looked for trouble but I never ran.

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    Me and a Guy named Elvis
    careless love

    Those two are my favorites

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    If i can dream by Larry Geller is a very good book in my opinion.

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