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  • Elvis and Ginger

  • Elvis Presley's Fiancée and Last Love Finally Tells Her Story
  • By: Ginger Alden
  • Narrated by: Ginger Alden
  • Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (46 ratings)

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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.

©2014 Ginger Alden (P)2014 Penguin Audio

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I no longer like Elvis Presley.

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.

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Elvis & Ginger

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.

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Enjoyable insight.

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.

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Brilliantly written.

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.

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Great read

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

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detail

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

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Connie .. Melbourne Australia

Growing up with Elvis’s pictures stuck on the wall of my bedroom & With my first pay check I bought the first record of Elvis’s (rock-a-hula Baby) & I listen to it every day
Ginger I loved hearing you read
The book, I almost felt I was actually living every moment with you
I felt your pain with every word you read, I also remember feeling your pain at the time when we all heard of his death.
Thank you for sharing Ginger

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Another great insight to Elvis’s life

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

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an absolutely amazing story

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.

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Amazing story

Thank you Ginger for having the courage to share your memories with us through your memoir and I felt I was with you throughout your 9 months with Elvis ❤️❤️❤️. I believed that If he had lived a little bit longer, no doubt Elvis would be able to marry you and you both raise up some beautiful children especially a boy as he or both of you have desired, and also to fulfil his others aspirations such as touring overseas without being dictated by Colonel Parker (the sleezebag). As for the rest of Memphis mafia, you are right, Elvis was at a stage in his life where he became more mature and able to discern those who were leeches and this is obvious because they sense Elvis was in love with you and no-one else, hence they make up some random lies and untruths that even some of his fans are starting to believe in them. Overall I gave it 5 stars ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. God bless you Ginger!

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