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A Little Thing Called Life
- From Elvis's Graceland to Bruce Jenner's Caitlyn & Songs in Between
- Narrated by: Linda Thompson
- Length: 14 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
Award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson breaks her silence, sharing the extraordinary story of her life, career, and epic romances with two of the most celebrated yet enigmatic modern American superstars - Elvis Presley and Bruce Jenner.
For the last 40 years, award-winning songwriter Linda Thompson has quietly led one of the most remarkable lives in show business. The longtime live-in love of Elvis Presley, Linda first emerged into the limelight during the 1970s, when the former beauty pageant queen caught the eye of the King. Their chance late-night encounter at a movie theater was the stuff of legend, and it marked the beginning of a whirlwind that would stretch across decades, leading to a marriage with Bruce Jenner, motherhood, and more drama than she ever could have imagined.
Now, for the first time, Linda opens up about it all, telling the full story of her life, loves, and everything in between. From her humble beginnings in Memphis to her nearly five-year relationship with Elvis, she offers an intimate window into their life together, describing how their Southern roots fueled and sustained Graceland's greatest romance. Going inside their wild stories and tender moments, she paints a portrait of life with the King, as raucous as it is refreshing. But despite the joy they shared, life with Elvis also had darkness, and her account also presents an unsparing look at Elvis' twin demons - drug abuse and infidelity, forces he battled throughout their time together that would eventually end their relationship just eight months before his untimely death.
It was in the difficult aftermath of Elvis' death that Linda found what she believed was her true home: the arms of Olympic gold medal-winner Bruce Jenner. Detailing her marriage to Bruce, Linda reveals the apparently perfect life that they built with their two young sons - Brandon and Brody - before Bruce changed everything with a secret he'd been carrying his entire life, a secret that Linda herself kept for nearly 30 years, a secret that Bruce's transition to Caitlyn Jenner has finally laid bare for the world. Providing a candid look inside one of the most challenging moments of her life, Linda uncovers the struggles she went through as a woman and a mother, coming to terms with the reality of Bruce's identity, and resolving to embrace him completely no matter what, even as it meant they could no longer be together.
And yet, despite her marriage unraveling, her search for love was not over, eventually leading her to the legendary music producer and musician David Foster, a relationship that lasted for 19 tumultuous years, resulting in a bond that spurred her songwriting career to new heights but also tested her like never before.
Filled with compelling and poignant stories, A Little Thing Called Life lovingly recounts Linda's incredible journey through the years, bringing unparalleled insight into three legendary figures.
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- Alison Jordan
- 03-03-24
Honest and heartfelt life story
What an amazing life and brilliantly told with honesty and empathy. Linda Thompson speaks openly about her life and loves.
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- First time mum
- 25-09-18
an amazing woman
I love her use of language and her philosophy on life.I just wanted to hear about Elvis' girlfriend but I got so much more. I am now a true fan of Linda Thomson. What an outstanding person, her talent and life inspire me.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-02-24
Extremely in depth
This book had me hooked from the very beginning - I did not know who Linda Thompson was before but now I feel fully informed on her lives with Elvis Presley, Bruce Jenner and David Foster, she seems to tell from the heart and sprinkles other big names throughout the chapters. An insightful page turner a MUST read.
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- lidija
- 14-06-17
i still have 3 more hours but i am really enjoying
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such a nice book to listen to if you have to commute to work
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her life is just so interesting and also she comes across as somebody that you would want to be friends with
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If I was on a long haul flight - DEFFF like this I have to keep it to enjoy every morning and evening commute...
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- Linda T
- 30-04-23
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Brilliant book. Especially the Elvis years. But god by the end I just kept thinking she’s playing to the audience. Came across as a right little miss goody two shoes.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-05-17
Amazing
Absolutely loved this book! It's honest, relatable and beyond engaging! it is a must read!!!!!!
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- Sadie
- 09-11-20
loved it
very interesting life ! Linda's voice is very easy to listen to and didn't want it to end
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- MidnightRambler
- 01-08-20
It’s a case of knowing too much about your idol.
First of all Linda does an excellent job at narrating her stories about Elvis. But been an Elvis fan the stories are painful to hear. Elvis was an extremely self-destructive person in the 1970s and no one could save him. After reading nearly all Elvis books from those close to him, it seems the self-destructive button was firmly pressed soon after his mother died. Elvis needed spiritual guidance, NOT yes men. To me Elvis 1950s was the King of cool, The 1960s the King of the movie screen, Th 1970s... well from what I've read, I wish to forget the 70s Elvis.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-05-17
Very real and honest
Probably a very sincere account of life with Elvis and her other relationships and marriage
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- Aussy
- 13-02-24
Great !
Brilliant book ! Great insight, what a life ! Linda narrating it a triumph , the best decision . Grea woman , great book . Will listen again. Thank you . 😃
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