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Elvis and Ginger

Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story

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Elvis and Ginger

By: Ginger Alden
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"Elvis, you and I know the truth and unfortunately you’re not here to set the record straight. With this book, I will try to.…"

Elvis Presley and Graceland were fixtures in the life of Ginger Alden, having been born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. But she had no idea that she would play a part in that enduring legacy - as Elvis Presley’s fiancée, and his last great love. For over three decades Ginger has held the truth of their relationship close to her heart. Now she shares her unique story, and while a lot has been written about the King, the Elvis we meet in this long-anticipated memoir is a revelation.

In her own words Ginger details their whirlwind romance - from first kiss to his stunning proposal of marriage. She details his exploration of Eastern religions, his perception of being a "legend", his devotion to family and friends, and her attempt to know the insular group surrounding Elvis. And for the very first time she talks about the devastating end of it all, and the 50,000 mourners and reporters who descended on Graceland in 1977, exposing Ginger to the reality of living in the spotlight of a short, yet immortal, life.

Above it all, Alden rescues Elvis from the hearsay, rumors, and tabloid speculations of his final year by shedding a frank yet personal light on a very public legend. From a unique and intimate perspective, she reveals the man - complicated, romantic, fallible, and human - behind the enduring myth, a superstar worshipped by millions, and loved by Ginger Alden.

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Ginger Alden isn’t a particularly engaging narrator; the cadence and tone of her voice isn’t appealing when a listener is required to commit hours of listening.

As for the story - I found it difficult to like Elvis after listening to Ginger’s account of her life with Elvis.

He came across as an uneducated, misogynistic, sexist, violent man who groomed very young women to fit into his life according to his desires, wants and needs. No woman deserves the controlling, emotionally manipulative, physically violent life EP offered. His generosity appeared more about control than it did about generosity.

Elvis’ death was tragic and his life was sadly short but this may have been the bullet that Ginger Alden dodged both figuratively and literally.

I no longer like Elvis Presley.

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The author comes across as honest & sincere. The facts tie in with other independent sources. I got the best insight into the real Elvis Presley during the last nine months of his life, from this book The book answers all of the questions fans have had since Elvis left us. You really feel like you’re sharing the experience with Ginger. This book leaves a lasting impression.

Elvis & Ginger

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Some of the other reviews of this book are entirely unfair. I enjoyed hearing Ginger’s recollection of her time with Elvis who was clearly a very complex and damaged man by that time and who had entire control of a very young women.

Ginger very clearly states that she spent a long time not long after his death writing down her memories of Elvis as part of her grieving process so the questions on how she remembers so much are unfair.

Do I think it’s watered down to make people look favourable, sure. And of course there is no doubt a tonne that was left out to protect. But this is a women, recalling an experience a long time a go. No doubt the 40 years between a fair few realisations & processing took place and I can’t imagine going through this as a extremely naive and star struck 20/21 year old women.

Anyway, thanks for sharing Ginger. It’s a fascinating read, that does get a bit boring and repetitive at times but interesting all the same.

Enjoyable insight.

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Loved hearing the inside story of EPs last few months.
A definite narcissistic, manipulative man.
Thinking he could 'buy' peoples love.
Sad for him.
This is why he went straight for young women he could potentially 'mould'.
My heart weeped for Ginger as young and impressionable woman who fell for him.
I'm more than sure that as she grew into 'herself', she knew, looking back, what her relationship with him was all about.
Lasting Impression? Elvis was a spoilt brat from birth. Although he had little? He was given everything. Especially from his mother.
He treated people with such disrespect but thought his 'generosity' would keep their loyalty and respect.
Nup. Doesn't work that way ol mate.
Too little, too late.
RIP though.. you legend.

Brilliantly written.

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personal honest and sweet story of Elvis. it tells a day to day life story. Elvis Presley was a beautiful person

detail

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I really enjoyed listening to Gingers story on her time with ELVIS. She seems a very genuine person.

Great read

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I really enjoyed hearing Ginger’s story. It was very honest and gave great insight into Elvis’s later life.

Insightful

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Really enjoyed this book. Ginger Narrated it well and made me more curious of elvis

Another great insight to Elvis’s life

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what an amazing book. it's so kool to here the little things that happened. it's those little detail that helps the imagination to live within the story.

an absolutely amazing story

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I really enjoyed reading your story. It is such a shame you are not celebrated as the woman Elvis loved. I never realised who you were, until Lisa Marie and Riley released her book. It gave me a lot more information about Elvis and who he was. Thankyou.

Ginger

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