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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
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (130 ratings)
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Summary

"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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A must read for any Elvis fan

I’ve pondered over reading this book for some time, mainly as I was curious as to why a circle of people would simply turn their backs on someone who Elvis clearly loved and who plays such an important roll in his life story.
From reading this and other books it’s obvious that there was always a lot of jealousy surrounding Elvis, each of his inner circle describe him as their “best friend” and every girlfriend no matter how brief their fling called him “the love of their life”.
I’m not sure Elvis and Ginger would have lasted forever, as Elvis struggled to stay faithful to any woman, however I do believe that in that particular moment in time in his life, he really did love ginger and she him. It’s just heartbreaking to think a young innocent woman could be thrown to the lions like that by so many people, each doing so to line their own pockets .
Well done for keeping your self respect Ginger and for me this book answers a lot of questions and suspicions I had about several of Elvis “best friends. Your honesty shines through in your words lovely lady .

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Well done Ginger

What excellent writing by Ginger, it couldn’t have been easy. It was such a good read hearing about Elvis by someone who truly loved him.

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Very Heartfelt

Great insight into the private life and struggles of one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever known. A must for any Elvis fan.

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Couldn't switch this off!

I'm a huge Elvis fan. This is the first book that I've read that really paints a picture of the kind, generous, sensitive Person that Elvis was. Not the actor, not the musician but the actual person. At last someone who is not out to make money - Ginger comes across as elegant and truthful. It's so sad that they never had the opportunity to grow old together and Ginger often questions why she met Elvis and they shared happy times, but for too little time. I think Ginger was sent for Elvis to truly love and be loved in his last few months. Ginger was sent to care for him in a way that no one else would. Ginger was sent to listen, talk and pray with Elvis. And finally Ginger was sent to tell the world about the real man that was Elvis Presley.

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Beautiful story

Beautiful and also very sad. I could t stop listening to this book.
Rip Elvis

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a brilliant book

such a lovly lady ,a realy interesting read, what a lovly memoir and such a great insight into life with elvis

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Intimate insight from the "outsider"

Ginger writes with such emotion in her recount of the final months of Elvis Presley's life. Showing not only the overly generous nature of Elvis but also the drug inflicted turns of his hectic and over crowded schedule. Thankfully the good (In terms of story recollection) outweighs the bad and the last year of Elvis's life is one of fondness. Ginger shows the love, talent, generosity and the lost soul Elvis became in searching for who he was and some of the behaviours when it came to certain members of his entourage.
Great read!

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insightful

i am very much a hard-core Elvis fan, and this book was at times, a very difficult read (much the same as priscilla's book).
I think we sometimes forget, Elvis was very much a human being who was flawed, jealous, sad as well as being amazing, beautiful and kind.

The book shows a different side to Elvis than Priscilla's, and I enjoyed it. Its nice being able to get somewhat close to Elvis through the eyes of those who loved him.

I must say, toward the end of the book I did feel really sorry for Ginger, and if what she says is true, it's a real shame she had nothing to do with anything Elvis after his death.

I'd definitely recommend reading if you love Elvis and want an insight to his final year.

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You should make this into a film Ginger

What a pleasure to get know about Ginger , a very eloquent book. Really enjoyed the journey.

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Heartfelt.

I enjoyed Gingers story and memories. I couldn’t help but feel her pain in not meeting out those hopes and dreams with the man she loved. He shifted her universe and then to leave her so suddenly, just heartbreaking. I know Ginger is sometimes held to account for Elvis’s passing, but I feel in listening to her story it puts all which transpired in to context. Sad, poignant and a very good listen.

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