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Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis

The long-awaited memoir about life behind the walls of Graceland from Priscilla, wife of a legend

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Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis

By: Priscilla Presley
Narrated by: Priscilla Presley
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 'This intimate new book will change the way we think about the King of Rock 'n' Roll' Telegraph

'A rollercoaster of love and loss' Washington Post

The long-awaited, candid memoir by Priscilla Presley chronicling her difficult, inspiring journey beyond the walls of Graceland and behind the elegant image the world sees. The Elvis legacy seen from the inside ...

Priscilla Presley's divorce from Elvis left his fans incredulous. How could she leave the man every woman wanted? From the outside, life in Elvis's mansion looked glamorous and enviable, and in many respects, it was. But inside the mansion, her husband was constantly surrounded by a male entourage while at the gates, lines of beautiful women waited hopefully for an audience with the King. From the time she was seventeen years old, that life was all Priscilla had known. During her ten years with Elvis, it became painfully apparent that she had no idea who she was outside Elvis's world. The only way to find herself was to leave that world and seek a new life of her own, because leaving was the only way to survive, for herself and for her daughter.

Softly, As I Leave You, is the deeply personal story of what Priscilla lost and what she found when she walked away from the man she loved. Despite the legal separation, their love for one another transformed into a touching and tender dynamic that endured until Elvis's untimely death four years later. Shattered by Elvis's passing, she had to reinvent herself a second time as the single mother of a talented, often headstrong daughter who never really recovered from her father's death. Priscilla's dedication to motherhood was enriched by the birth of her second child, and she gradually found her footing as a businesswoman, actress, designer, and legislative advocate. She transformed Graceland into an international destination and helped guide the development of Elvis Presley Enterprises. But the unexpected, shattering loss of three immediate family members years later brought Priscilla to her knees. She shares her journey with a quiet dignity that will comfort and reassure anyone who has suffered - and survived - seemingly unbearable loss.

A passionate, compassionate, and inspiring story of finding your place in the world, Softly, As I Leave You, is a sweet Southern melody that will take the reader with Priscilla on her long road home.©2025 GLDE, Inc Business Entertainment & Celebrities Professionals & Academics Divorce
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I’m so glad I decided to listen to Priscilla’s story. I have grown up knowing about her but I never really knew her! This book has been a wonderful window into her extraordinary life. So many wonderful memories shared with us all. My heart leapt and ached for her. Thanks for telling your story, Priscilla.

Truly remarkable woman

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Whether or not you're an Elvis fan, this beautifully read book by Priscilla herself is a wonderful account of her life. Sad, moving, informative, honest and raw. Highly recommended

A wonderfully read, beautiful and moving life story

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Repetitive at times, Priscilla is a great storyteller. May she finally get a break from all of the heartbreak and loss. Her compassion, despite it all, is truly engaging.

Priscilla’s Best Book So Far

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After reading Priscilla Presley’s first book Elvis and Me, I didn’t think she would have much more to tell. However, this book is beautifully written and narrated by Pricilla Presley as she takes us further into her life after Elvis. Her heart is in every word and memory. So much joy and sadness, strength and honesty in her life so far. After listening to this book I feel like I know her much more intimately than her first book, as she talks about her deep love and loyalty to her family and the Presley name. I admire her even more than I did before this book. Definitely worth the listen and I’d be surprised if, after finishing this book, you don’t have the same view as I do about this beautiful, strong, loyal and loving woman. Thank you Priscilla Presley for sharing more of your life’s journey with the world.

Beautifully written and narrated

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I absolutely loved this book, to have it read by Priscilla herself makes it feel so much more personal and she has the most calming demeanour when telling her life story. She really is an incredible human being and would be honoured to meet her one day. I’m hoping a “Softly as I Leave you” film is in the works where it shows Priscilla throughout the decades and her life after Elvis. Fans love hearing Priscilla’s story just as much as they do about Elvis.

Outstanding

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